Check back regularly for the latest news and information related to Think Big.
Office of the Provost announces North Star Courses and Experiences
August 21, 2020The Office of Provost is pleased to announce nearly three dozen new North Star courses and experiences. Activities range from for-credit courses to seminars to…
Submit your ideas for North Star Courses and Experiences
July 24, 2020As we prepare to return to campus, the gravity of our current circumstances is oftentimes palpable. We are in the midst of a global pandemic. We are confronting…
Think Big Investments Update
June 09, 2020Dear Think Big Seed and RFP Finalists:
A lot of energy has been expended over the past several months on our strategic plan and charting a course for the…
An update on Seed and RFP Proposals
May 19, 2020Final proposals have been reviewed by our campus reviewers. Many thanks to the dozens of reviewers from across the campus and community who committed their time…
Register NOW for Roundtable #8 & Take the 5 Paths to Leadership Assessment
May 18, 2020Please join the Office of the Provost and Academic Impressions to learn…
Think Big Seed/RFP Announcement Moved to Mid-May
May 08, 2020The Think Big team has delayed the announcement of the 2020 Think Big Seed and RFP winners. Awards will now be made by video announcement in mid…
Pathway 2 Virtual Meet-Up on April 29
April 20, 2020Please join Think Big Pathway 2 co-leaders Mark Griswold and Maggie Popkin for a Think Big Pathway 2 Virtual Meet-Up on Wednesday, April 29 from…
Register NOW for Agora Leadership Roundtable #7
April 09, 2020The COVID-19 crisis has put a great deal of strain on members of the university community as they juggle taxing schedules and a rapid transition to working from…
A message to Think Big Seed and RFP finalists about final proposals
March 30, 2020As the world changes around us so rapidly in response to COVID-19, we are profoundly grateful for your continued efforts to advance the university's strategic…
Update to Think Big Seeds/RFPs Timeline
March 17, 2020Deadline to Submit Extended
In coordination with the Provost and …
Thank you to our reviewers & info for next week's Roundtable
February 21, 2020Thank You Reviewers
Special thanks to the more than six dozen individuals from across our campus community who served as reviewers for this round of…
Campus Responds to Preliminary Think Big Seeds/RFPs & More
February 07, 2020Many thanks to the dozens of individuals who responded to the call for Think Big Seeds and Think Big RFPs! We received 63** preliminary Seed proposals and 45…
Provost Ben Vinson III announces Think Big Pathway Leaders
January 30, 2020As Case Western Reserve University moves forward with its Think Big strategic plan, a team of faculty and staff members have been tapped to serve as “Pathway…
Think Big News: Upcoming Events & Preliminary Proposals Due January 31
January 13, 2020Welcome back to campus! We hope your winter break was both restful and rejuvenating. The following Think Big activities and…
Call for Reviewers & Agora Leadership Roundtable #3
December 13, 2019Think Big: Call for Reviewers
As part of the Think Big process, we wish to engage the community as reviewers of the annual RFP and Seed programs.…
Ask questions and learn more about Think Big RFPs and Seeds at tomorrow's Open Forums!
December 05, 2019If you are considering applying for a…
Topic & Instructions for Monday's Agora Leadership Roundtable
November 14, 2019The topic of next week's roundtable (chosen by you, our campus community) is: Culture in higher education. Which institutions are most innovative? What…
Think Big Launch Slated for November 19
November 08, 2019Please join President Barbara Snyder and Provost Ben Vinson III as the Case Western Reserve University community officially launches the Think Big strategic plan…
Choose topics for future Agora Leadership Roundtables
November 06, 2019The Office of the Provost thanks those who attended last week’s inaugural …
Campus & Community Invited to Join First Agora Leadership Roundtable on Oct. 30
October 25, 2019Just last month, the Think Big team announced…
Update on our Goals and Process, and Meeting this Week
September 30, 2019As we Think Big about the future of Case Western Reserve, we are continuing to make strides in the planning process.
On Sept. 26, the Think Big…Think Big Announces Agora Leadership Roundtables
September 26, 2019Case Western Reserve University and the Office of the Provost are proud to introduce Agora Leadership Roundtables. These monthly meetings are…
Join us on Thursday for "Think Big: Engage with Us!"
September 24, 2019During the summer of 2019, the Think Big team and the Office of the Provost have been developing and refining metrics, mapping out pathway implementation plans,…
Think Big Meet-Ups and Updates
July 22, 2019We hope you've had some time to dig in to the outcome of our Think Big strategic planning initiative. To define our…
Think Big Announces Outcomes & Next Steps
June 19, 2019Dear Members of the CWRU Community:
Over the past semester we’ve engaged in a strategic planning process unlike any other—in true Case Western Reserve…
Seed Sprint Report Out & Think Big Update Coming Friday
April 29, 2019We're expecting a great crowd for Friday's Seed Sprint Report Out & Think Big Update, but don't worry, there's still space available. Registration will…
Register now for the Seed Sprint Report Out & Think Big Update
April 22, 2019We're nearing the homestretch in this grand inquiry to discover who we are as an institution and where we want to go in the future. We hope that you will join us…
Think Big Continues
April 15, 2019Over the last several months we've been thinking...and listening...and working to synthesize the ideas you've been sharing that will guide us as an institution…
Think Big Keeps Moving with Your Help
April 08, 2019We are so thankful for all of the input and ideas we've received from our community. You have shared so much of yourselves during this process, both in these…
Dream Big and Think Bigger
April 01, 2019In the words of entrepreneur and "Shark" Daymond John, “It takes the same energy to think small as it does to think big. So dream big and think bigger.” That's…
Think Big: Keep the Momentum Going!
March 25, 2019Great discussions are happening all around campus, and we encourage you to keep the momentum going! Get involved by attending one (or more!) of the Think Big…
Think Big: Welcome back to campus
March 17, 2019Welcome back! We hope you had a rejuvenating Spring Break. As we continue to plan for the future of Case Western Reserve University, we encourage you to get…
Think Big: Spring Break Week Events
March 10, 2019Spring break is upon us, so we're taking some time to slow down, build our community, and just say "thanks" to all who have been involved in the Think Big…
Think Big: Introducing "Think About It Thursday"
March 06, 2019The Case Western Reserve University Think Big strategic plan is being built from the imagination, experience and passion of our students, staff, faculty and…
Think Big: Work, Inclusion and International—this week's events
March 04, 2019As we continue our conversations about the future of Case Western Reserve University, events are popping up all around campus. Please continue to visit the…
Think Big: This Week’s Events
February 24, 2019The Think Big events calendar is filling up quickly as conversations about the future of Case Western Reserve University are happening all around campus. We urge…
Engage with us during two upcoming events
February 19, 2019As part of the Think Big planning process, we need your experience, your ideas, and your energy! Please engage with us during these two upcoming events…
Announcing Our Seed Sprint Recipients
February 14, 2019To Our Faculty, Staff and Students:
It is our great pleasure to share the projects that secured seed sprint funding as part of our Think Big strategic…
Broadening Our Discussions
February 08, 2019To Our Faculty, Staff and Students:
First, a huge thanks to everyone who attended…
Additional options for Thursday's meeting
February 05, 2019To Our Faculty, Staff and Students:
We regret an omission in yesterday’s email regarding this week’s meeting with the Thinkers group—namely, that we…
Meet the Thinkers this Thursday
February 04, 2019To Our Faculty, Staff and Students:
Last week’s polar vortex postponed some Think Big activities, but our…
Announcing Our Thinkers Group
January 24, 2019To Our Faculty, Staff and Students:
The 150 individuals who applied to our Thinkers group truly challenged the President’s Council members evaluating…
Seed Sprint Deadline 5 p.m. TODAY, and Thinker Applications
January 18, 2019To Our Faculty, Staff and Students:
First, a huge thank you to the 150 people who applied to be members of the Thinkers group. This…
Thinker applications due today
January 16, 2019To Our Faculty, Staff and Students:
Good morning! Today marks the last of our meet…
This week's deadlines and an update
January 14, 2019To Our Faculty, Staff and Students:
The start of this new semester also begins several months of intense activity around our new strategic planning…
Thinkers and Meet-Ups
January 09, 2019To Our Faculty, Staff and Students:
We received our first Thinker application within minutes of the original Dec. 21 announcement email, and submissions…
Think Big Update
January 04, 2019Welcome back! As people return to campus over the next several days, we want to let you know about upcoming opportunities to begin connecting with others on…
An opportunity to Think Big next semester
December 21, 2018To our faculty, staff and students:
As my first semester here draws to a close, one thought predominates: You have created an exceptional opportunity for…