Strategic Plan & Initiatives

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Think Big Strategic Plan

Think Big is the strategic plan of Case Western Reserve University. It outlines a vision we call our North Star as well as four Pathways to guide decision making.

Take Me to Think Big


Strategic Initiatives

The strategic initiatives below are in support of the Think Big strategic plan and are helping the university achieve its North Star.

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Community Relations

Reporting directly to President Eric Kaler, the Office of Local Government and Community Relations serves as a liaison between Case Western Reserve University and the local governments and communities of Northeast Ohio. 


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Departmental Diversity Seminar Series

The series provides STEM and STEM-relevant academic departments the opportunity to seek funding support to invite scientists from racial, ethnic, or gender groups underrepresented in their STEM discipline to campus.


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Faculty Hiring Initiatives

As Case Western Reserve moves into a post-pandemic faculty hiring phase, the Office of the Provost is sponsoring new programs to complement the ongoing hiring activities at the university.


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For a Better CWRU

For a Better CWRU is a student-led task force charged with examining the policies, practices and initiatives necessary to achieve a true culture of respect on our campus.


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Graduate Student North Star Award

The Graduate Student North Star Award is a tuition discount program for students who matriculate from North Star Consortium member universities. The award covers 30%-50% of tuition to more than 40 graduate programs.


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Presidential Society of STEM Postdoctoral Fellows

The Society is focused on excellence in the future of STEM teaching and research, with an emphasis on encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion.


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President's Leadership Development Program

The President's Leadership Development Program is designed to prepare undergraduate students to become human-centered, ethical leaders who intentionally work to address the increasingly complex challenges facing the globe.


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Provost Scholars

The Provost Scholars Program is a partnership among Case Western Reserve University, East Cleveland City Schools and Ginn Academy (CMSD).