{"id":249,"date":"2022-07-19T11:57:55","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T15:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/framework.local\/?page_id=249"},"modified":"2026-09-23T16:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T20:08:09","slug":"strategic-framework","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/inspired\/","title":{"rendered":"Clark Inspired"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull home-intro-wrapper one-scroll is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group home-intro home-intro-1 sticky is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group xcolumn-width title-slide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"lg\"><span class=\"inspired\">Clark Inspired<\/span>:<\/h1><h1>A Strategic Framework for Our Future<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group home-intro home-intro-2 sticky is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tint is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-width is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">We aim to be a relentless force for positive change in the&nbsp;world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group home-intro home-intro-3 sticky is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tint is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-width is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">We seek to unleash human promise and potential, inspire curiosity and an eagerness to learn, develop passionate leaders, and help them&nbsp;succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group home-intro home-intro-4 sticky is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tint is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">We will fulfill our vision and position Clark as a University of distinction by following a roadmap that inspires steady and persistent&nbsp;progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2.5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"xno-bg has-large-font-size\">We call this roadmap<br><strong><span class=\"inspired\">Clark Inspired<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group home-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-responsive items-justified-center wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Navigation\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" 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class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/inspired\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Clark Inspired<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/inspired\/what-matters-most\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">What matters most<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/inspired\/where-clark-leads\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Where Clark leads<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group home-detail is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\"><span class=\"inspired\"><em>Clark Inspired<\/em><\/span> directs and prioritizes investment in our people, programs, and campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark Inspired is the framework that guides how Clark University grows, adapts, and advances its mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We created Clark Inspired with a simple belief: the most important challenges facing our world do not fit neatly within disciplines, institutions, or borders. They require curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and a willingness to challenge convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than a fixed strategic plan,&nbsp;<em>Clark Inspired<\/em>&nbsp;was designed to be adaptable and to evolve, allowing us to build on our strengths, respond to emerging opportunities, and focus our resources where we can make the greatest impact. Today, it guides initiatives that strengthen academic excellence, enhance the student experience, deepen community engagement, and build the institutional capacity needed to ensure Clark&#8217;s long-term success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"goals\" class=\"wp-block-group home-goals section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-matters-most\">What matters most<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything we do is guided by five enduring commitments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2931688a wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card is-style-overlay\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/inspired\/what-matters-most\/#goal1\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"A student conducting research in Chandra Jack&#039;s lab\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/inspired\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/Jack-Lab.avif\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-academic-and-research-excellence\">Academic and research excellence<\/h3>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n\n\n    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card is-style-overlay\"\n        href=\"\/inspired\/what-matters-most\/#goal2\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"Students wave to greet incoming students on move-in weekend.\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/inspired\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/academics.avif\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inclusive-community-and-belonging\">Inclusive community and belonging<\/h3>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n\n\n    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card is-style-overlay\"\n        href=\"\/inspired\/what-matters-most\/#goal3\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"Yuko Aoyoama teaches her class outdoors\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/inspired\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/enhanced-campus-experience.avif\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enhanced-campus-experience\">Enhanced campus experience<\/h3>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n\n\n    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card is-style-overlay\"\n        href=\"\/inspired\/what-matters-most\/#goal4\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"Owner of Belen bakery on Main South.\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/inspired\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/Belen-020.avif\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impactful-outward-engagement\">Impactful outward engagement<\/h3>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n\n\n    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card is-style-overlay\"\n        href=\"\/inspired\/what-matters-most\/#goal5\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"Jonas Clark Hall\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/inspired\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/jonas-hall.avif\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-greater-institutional-capacity\">Greater institutional capacity<\/h3>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group home-focus section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-clark-leads\">Where Clark leads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark has always been at its best when bringing different perspectives together to tackle important questions and urgent challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we are building on that tradition through distinctive areas of strength:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2931688a wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-lighter-green-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card is-style-default\"\n        href=\"\/inspired\/where-clark-leads\/climate-environment-society\/\"\n    >\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-climate-environment-and-society\">Climate, Environment, and Society<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advancing knowledge and solutions for a changing planet.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-lighter-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card is-style-default\"\n        href=\"\/inspired\/where-clark-leads\/science-health-human-development\/\"\n    >\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-science-health-and-human-development\">Science, Health, and Human Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploring what helps people and communities flourish.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-lighter-purple-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card is-style-default\"\n        href=\"\/inspired\/where-clark-leads\/media-arts-computing-design\/\"\n    >\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-media-arts-computing-and-design\">Media, Arts, Computing, and Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Harnessing creativity and innovation to shape how we live, learn, and connect.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-lighter-teal-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card is-style-default\"\n        href=\"\/inspired\/where-clark-leads\/civic-global-engagement\/\"\n    >\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-civic-and-global-engagement\">Civic and Global Engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthening communities, expanding opportunity, and preparing engaged citizens and changemakers.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-gray-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card is-style-default\"\n        href=\"\/inspired\/where-clark-leads\/business-and-technology\/\"\n    >\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-business-and-technology\">Business and Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing principled leaders and innovators to navigate complexity, harness technology, and create positive impact.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group home-implementation section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-always-evolving\">Always evolving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark Inspired is designed to move forward. From new academic programs and schools to advances in student success, interdisciplinary collaboration, and institutional transformation, the framework continues to evolve alongside the University itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;Because the future will belong to institutions that are willing to learn, adapt, and focus on where they can make the greatest difference. And that is what Clark has always done best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clark helps people understand the world and improve it.&nbsp;<em>Clark Inspired<\/em>&nbsp;helps Clark improve itself.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group home-initiatives is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clark-inspired-progress\"><em>Clark Inspired<\/em> progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2022 we have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list columns-list halves\">\n<li>Opened the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/design-technology\/about\/creative-spaces\/\">Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduced a four-year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/honors\/\">Honors Program<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launched the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/climate-environment-society\/\">School of Climate, Environment, and Society<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implemented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/\">Clark Core<\/a> reforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/the-clark-experience\/\">The Clark Experience<\/a> (ClarkE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/success\/\">student success<\/a> infrastructure and services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/student-life\/housing-dining\/\">campus housing and dining<\/a> improvements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/news\/2025\/01\/16\/its-epic-clark-opens-new-greenhouse-to-help-u-s-agriculture-environment\/\">Experimental Plant Investigation Center<\/a> as an addition to the Lasry Biosciences building.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begun implementing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/president\/transformational-imperative\/\">new academic structure built around schools<\/a> and interdisciplinary areas of distinction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Achieved&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/news\/2026\/01\/15\/carnegie-classification-recognizes-clarks-commitment-to-community-engagement\/\">Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/stair\/accreditation\/\">Continued in Accreditation<\/a> until 2036 by the New England Commission on Higher Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launched&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/plan-and-purpose\/\">Plan and Purpose: Our Campaign for What Matters Most<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-current-priorities-2026-27\">Current Priorities 2026-27<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list columns-list halves is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>The Clark Experience and Honors Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrollment growth, student success and outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic reorganization\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0\">School of Climate, Environment, and Society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0\">School of Media, Arts Computing, and Design&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0\">School of Science, Health, and Human Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0\">School of Civic and Global Engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional sustainability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Plan and Purpose: Our Campaign for What Matters Most<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clark Inspired: A Strategic Framework for Our Future We aim to be a relentless force for positive change in the&nbsp;world. 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