Journey of the Heart and Mind Academy of Our Lady of Peace OUR LADY OF FOUNDED 1882 PEACE ACADEMY OF STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 Setting the Course for OLP’s Future
Apr 07, 2016
Journey of the Heart and Mind
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
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STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020
Setting the Course for OLP’s Future
ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE
Journey of the Heart and MindMission Statement 2
Board of Directors 3
Strategic Planning Task Force Committee 3
Strategic Planning Process 4
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Form Hearts and Minds in the Catholic Tradition with the Charism of OLP’s CSJ Founders 5
Pursue, Achieve, and Preserve Academic Excellence 7
Grow and Sustain Valuable Resources 9
Engage and Serve the Community as Socially Responsible Leaders 11
Modernize the OLP Campus and Facilities 13
Master Site Plan 15 Framework 17
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COVER: ALUMNA ANNA REEDER ‘12 POSES DURING ONE OF HER WORLDWIDE ADVENTURES
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ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE
Our Mission StatementThe Academy of Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic, liberal arts oriented, college preparatory secondary school dedicated to the education of young women. As a Catholic school, it is committed to helping its students become active participants in building Christ’s kingdom of justice, love and peace. As a school rooted in the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph, it promotes the cultivation of “gentleness, peace and joy” as we respond to the needs of the “dear neighbor” both in our midst and in our human community. Through its college preparatory program, its mission is to empower its students to become knowledgeable in those skills needed to achieve success in post-secondary studies, and to make informed and values-driven decisions in the context of today’s world. As a result of these endeavors, and working with parents as our educational partners providing a family context of faith-in-action, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace strives to graduate responsible women educated to the needs of society.
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) is a Catholic, college preparatory secondary school dedicated to the education of young women. For more than 132 years, OLP academic tenets have remained grounded in the spirit of excellence and innovation characterizing the founding Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. OLP’s rigorous curriculum reflects a tradition of self-improvement and empowerment and embraces 21st Century readiness for
the future. The result of these endeavors – combined with parents as the educational partners – provides a context of faith-in-action family partnership.
Through academic, social and spiritual learning experiences, OLP strives to develop women who will act as changemakers in our global society, committed in their dedication to serve, without distinction, the “dear neighbor.”
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Board of DirectorsJohn “Mike” Coughlin, Board Chairperson
Lauren Lek, Head of School
Patricia Boer ’55
Msgr. Richard Duncanson
Dr. Nora Faine-Sykes ’78
Michael Guerrero
Susan Hause
Clair Kennedy ’81
Damian McKinney
Gayle McMahon
Martha McRoskey
Sister Jill Marie Napier, CSJ
Coreen G. Petti
Barbara Picco
Sister Virginia Rodee ’53, R.S.C.J.
Rita A. Scherrei, Ph.D
Antonina R. Sciuto-Morales ’76
Peg Stehly
Strategic Planning Task Force CommitteeMartha McRoskey, Chair
Paula Brock
Sandra Qualiato Brue ‘62
Angela Dalfio Cascarano ‘69
Barry Crane
Lisa Danaher
Sarah Dunn, Ph.D ‘01
Peg Eddy
Greg Hecht
Jessica Hooper
Margot Meier Howard
Christian Hulburt
Laura Impastato ‘66
Lauren Lek, Head of School
Diana Marjip-Chuh
Damian McKinney
Ann Navarra ‘63
Mary O’Connor, DDS
Mary Caratan Sloper ‘58
Sonia M. I. Stepovich
John Wilson, Ph.D
The Strategic Plan was supported by Lisa J. Ritchie, MA and Jeanne E. Schmelzer, CFRE, of Netzel Grigsby Associates, inc.
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Our Strategic Planning Process
For more than 130 years OLP has educated young
women to excel in college and beyond, grounded
in the Catholic faith and exemplifying the qualities
of the CSJ tradition. Significant changes in the
world, in the San Diego community, and at OLP
itself, prompted the development of a strategic
planning process to collectively study the school’s
history, examine its current status, identify its
strengths and opportunities for growth, and create
guideposts for achieving its full potential.
For a six-month time span between summer and
winter of 2014 to 2015, the OLP community was
engaged in a strategic planning process – virtually
all stakeholders were invited to participate. Five
compelling strategic priorities emerged through
the guidance of the Strategic Planning Task
Force, school leadership, Board of Directors and
Netzel Grigsby Associates Inc., strategic planning
consultants.
The purpose of this Strategic Plan is to provide the
Academy of Our Lady of Peace with a road map for
its development over the next three to five years.
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Charism
HeartMind
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY
Form Hearts and Minds in the Catholic Tradition with the Charism of OLP’s CSJ FoundersRationale Statement: OLP has been guided by Catholic values and the CSJ tradition for more than 130 years. In today’s complex and constantly changing world, it continues to be of quintessential importance to weave these values and traditions into every aspect of OLP.
GoalIn the spirit of the CSJ founders, OLP will embrace the charism of unity, reconciliation, gentleness, peace, and joy to empower and facilitate the growth of each member of the OLP community’s relationship with Jesus Christ; in turn, all will solidify their dedication to serve, without distinction, the “dear neighbor.”
Objectives• Provide formative learning experiences, across curricular disciplines, to
allow students to encounter and grow in their knowledge of Christ.
• Increase opportunities for student faith formation through liturgical celebrations, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, retreats, and service immersions.
• Continue to provide ongoing opportunities to deepen the collective understanding of the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as is lived throughout all aspects of the OLP school experience.
• Provide ongoing support and opportunities for faculty and staff faith formation through regular prayer, retreats, and participation in national Catholic conferences.
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Pursue, Achieve, and Preserve Academic ExcellenceRationale Statement: OLP is known for its academic rigor and excellence in college preparation. Poised to build on this reputation, OLP is committed to taking transformative steps to lead the way as a Catholic, single-gender college preparatory school. OLP’s faculty and students act in service to humanity, excel intellectually, and value growing in their understanding of God, creation, themselves, and the world.
GoalIncorporate innovative educational and research-based practices throughout the curriculum to meet the demands of the 21st century and ensure the success of graduates in post-secondary education.
Objectives• Provide innovative, research-based best practices in teaching, supported by
ongoing access to professional development for all faculty and staff in their fields of
study.
• Evaluate and augment current educational course offerings to ensure alignment in
scope and sequence with university requirements. Ensure curriculum fulfills 21st
century teaching and learning pedagogical practices.
• Continue to develop teaching methodologies in support of all students achieving
academic success, especially those students with learning differences.
• Continue to investigate additional strategies for supporting parents and students in
the collegiate process; leverage alumnae success in mentoring current students.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY
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ExcellenceAcademic
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Growth
ResourcesSustainability
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Grow and Sustain Valuable ResourcesRationale Statement: As the oldest high school in San Diego, OLP’s commitment to educating young women—cultivating the change makers of tomorrow—necessitates an ongoing consideration of the global, technological, and environmental demands of the 21st century. In order to ensure the vitality of OLP’s mission and values, a commitment to the ongoing stewardship of human, physical, and financial resources is required.
GoalEnsure OLP’s long-term financial stability, growth, and sustainability through sound fiscal policies and a wide variety of funding sources. Grow the fundraising program until all resources are developed to their fullest potential.
Objectives• Develop and implement a five-year strategic Financial Plan to serve as
a long-range planning tool.
• Develop a shared sense of fiscal responsibility among all stakeholders,
facilitated through increased financial literacy and stewardship, a
spirit of transparency, and clear communications.
• Grow the endowment and expand annual sources of revenue through
the development of major gifts and increased constituent annual
giving; planned gifts; and corporate and foundation philanthropy.
Sustainability
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Engage and Serve the Community as Socially Responsible Leaders Rationale Statement: Catholic social teaching and the CSJ charism of the cultivation of “excellence tempered by gentleness, peace, and joy” are the guiding principles for all internal and external relationships. OLP is called to be in service to the “dear neighbor” and to seek out new opportunities while continuing to foster ongoing partnerships in the broader community.
GoalDistinguish OLP as a high school in which ethics, service, and justice are key elements of the student experience. Maximize opportunities for local, regional, national, and global partnerships that support the mission.
Objectives• Develop and implement a proactive dynamic community outreach plan guided
by Catholic social teaching and the CSJ tradition to engage targeted groups in the spirit of the “dear neighbor.”
• Develop and communicate the OLP brand as a valuable resource, leveraging OLP’s unique role as the only all girls’ Catholic high school in the region through the ongoing partnership with support schools.
• Through local partnerships, continue to establish OLP as a leading resource and center of innovative activity for women in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
• Strengthen alumnae relations and include alumnae as a resource to enhance
the school community.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY
CommunityEngagement
Social Responsibility
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CommunityEngagement
Social Responsibility
OLP STUDENTS KNITTED CAPS FOR PATIENTS IN THE CHILDREN’S CANCER UNIT AT RADY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
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CampusModernizationFacilities
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Modernize the OLP Campus and FacilitiesRationale Statement: In order to fulfill the mission and provide access to all young women, while preserving the historical architecture, OLP must continue to focus on providing the necessary improvements in facilities with specific attention to accessibility, technology, and safety.
GoalDevelop a realistic implementation plan of the board-approved Campus Master Site Plan to meet the needs of the students, families, and OLP community today and in the future.
Objectives• Establish understanding and support for Master Plan
implementation through a strategized, multi-faceted outreach and
communication plan.
• Implement a capital and endowment campaign feasibility study to
assess the school’s readiness for implementation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a technology plan to provide for
continuous assessment and evaluation of the use of technology,
including long-term planning projections for infrastructure.
• Develop a facilities plan, in support of the holistic Master Site Plan,
that provides incremental steps to begin meeting the most pressing
campus needs.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY
CampusModernization
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ST. CATHERINE’S HALL
SITE PLAN: PROPOSED PROGRAMS
CARONDELET HALL
NORTH TERRACE
NEW PARKING STRUCTURE
QUALIATO HALL
ST. JOSEPH’S HALL
PERFORMING ARTS + LIBRARYST. CECILIA’S HALL
AQUINAS HALL
LOWER PLAZA
UPPER PLAZA
CAMPUS ENTRY
In July of 2013, OLP engaged in a partnership with
Lake|Flato Architects, to support the school in the
development of a Master Site Plan. The project engaged
parents, students, faculty, staff, under the direction of the
Board of Directors to assess current and future campus
needs. The goal for the Master Plan was to create a
campus for the next generation of OLP students while
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actively preserving the historical architecture.
After a six month intensive planning process, the Board of
Directors approved the plan in May 2014. The Master Site plan
will provide OLP with a comprehensive long-term strategy as
we look to support the existing facilities, and plan for the new
20,000-square-foot building.
Our Master
Site Plan
Holy Family Event Center
chapel
( p r o p o s e d b u i l d i n g )
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ST. CATHERINE’S HALL
SITE PLAN: PROPOSED PROGRAMS
CARONDELET HALL
NORTH TERRACE
NEW PARKING STRUCTURE
QUALIATO HALL
ST. JOSEPH’S HALL
PERFORMING ARTS + LIBRARYST. CECILIA’S HALL
AQUINAS HALL
LOWER PLAZA
UPPER PLAZA
CAMPUS ENTRY
Throughout the Master Planning Process, several themes emerged, which will continue to be the focus of work for the future:
• Expand Science Program
• Increase Classroom Space
• Add Flexibility and Accessibility
• Expand Arts Program
• Create a Learning Center
• Increase connectivity
• Activate North Campus
• Provide Food Service
• Create Community Spaces
During the Summer of 2014, the school
embarked on the first phases of the City Use
Permit (CUP), memorializing the approved
permit, through the construction of a 104
stall, two-story parking structure. The St.
Catherine’s Parking Structure, which goes
subterranean for the lower level would meet
both the CUP requirements, as well as the
real need for on-site parking for students,
faculty, staff and visitors.
In addition to the Parking Structure,
the school also completed the internal
renovations to the 8,800-square-foot
original 1915 St. Catherine’s Hall building.
Necessary improvements allowed for 8 new
offices for counselors, registrar, campus
ministry, and retreats. In addition, a large
space in the center of the second floor
was set-aside for a student learning
commons and learning lab. Downstairs
now accommodates the Pilot Café, Spirit
Store, and Alumnae Parlor, along with
the new upgraded kitchen to meet on
campus and special event dinning needs.
The multi-phased Master Site plan
envisions St. Joseph’s Hall becoming a
premier STEM facility with engineering
lab space on the ground level. The
current theater will be relocated to
the new Performing Arts and Library
building, thus activating 6,000 square
feet of learning space in the heart of the
campus. This facility will serve as the
bridge between the STEM classrooms
and the general studies in Aquinas Hall.
This renovation will bring additional
classrooms, break-out rooms, and a
state-of-the-art TV production studio.
The new 20,000-square-foot building will
accommodate dance, music, choral and
drama classes in addition to the theater,
and library learning commons. Visual and
digital arts will then be able to maximize
St. Cecilia’s Hall.
As OLP moves forward with a preliminary
focus on adaptive reuse of existing
facilities, this Master Plan will offer the
necessary guidance for the Board of
Directors and Head of School to invest in
the infrastructure to serve young women
for the next 100 years.
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OverviewFramework
ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE JOURNEY OF THE HEART AND MINDStrategic Plan 2015 - 2020:Journey of the Heart and MindSETTING THE COURSE FOR OLP’S FUTURE
Strategic Priorities Goals Objectives
Form Hearts and Minds in the Catholic Tradition with the Charismof OLP’s CSJ Founders
Pursue, Achieve, and Preserve Academic Excellence
Grow and Sustain Valuable Resources
Engage and Serve the Community as Socially ResponsibleLeaders
Modernize the OLP Campus and Facilities
In the spirit of the CSJ founders, OLP will embrace the charism of unity, reconciliation, gentleness, peace, and joy to empower and facilitate the growth of each member of the OLP community’s relationship with Jesus Christ; in turn, all will solidify their dedication to serve, without distinction, the “dear neighbor.”
Incorporate innovative educational- and research-based practices throughout the curriculum to meet the demands of the 21st century and ensure the success of graduates in post-secondary education.
Ensure OLP’s long-term financial stability, growth, and sustainability through sound fiscal policies and a wide variety of funding sources. Grow the fundraising program until all resources are developed to their fullest potential.
Distinguish OLP as a high school in which ethics, service, and justice are key elements of the student experience. Maximize opportunities for local, regional, national, and global partnerships that support the mission.
Develop a realistic implementation plan of the board-approved Campus Master Site Plan to meet the needs of the students, families, and OLP community today and in the future.
• Provide formative learning experiences, across curricular disciplines, to allow students to encounter and grow in their knowledge of Christ.
• Increase opportunities for student faith formation through liturgical celebrations, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, retreats, and service immersions.
• Continue to provide ongoing opportunities to deepen the collective understanding of the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as is lived throughout all aspects of the OLP school experience.
• Provide ongoing support and opportunities for faculty and staff faith formation through regular prayer, retreats, and participation in national Catholic conferences.
• Provide innovative, research-based best practices in teaching, supported by ongoing access to professional development for all faculty and staff in their fields of study.
• Evaluate and augment current educational course offerings to ensure alignment in scope and sequence with university requirements. Ensure curriculum fulfills 21st century teaching and learning pedagogical practices.
• Continue to develop teaching methodologies in support of all students achieving academic success, especially those students with learning differences.
• Continue to investigate additional strategies for supporting parents and students in the collegiate process; leverage alumnae success in mentoring current students.
• Develop and implement a five-year strategic Financial Plan to serve as a long-range planning tool.
• Develop a shared sense of fiscal responsibility among all stakeholders, facilitated through increased financial literacy and stewardship, a spirit of transparency, and clear communications.
• Grow the endowment and expand annual sources of revenue through the development of major gifts and increased constituent annual giving; planned gifts; and corporate and foundation philanthropy.
• Develop and implement a proactive dynamic community outreach plan guided by Catholic social teaching and the CSJ tradition to engage targeted groups in the spirit of the “dear neighbor.”
• Develop and communicate the OLP brand as a valuable resource, leveraging OLP’s unique role as the only all girls’ Catholic high school in the region through the ongoing partnership with support schools.
• Through local partnerships, continue to establish OLP as a leading resource and center of innovative activity for women in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
• Strengthen alumnae relations and include alumnae as a resource to enhance the school community.
• Establish understanding and support for Master Plan implementation through a strategized, multi-faceted outreach and communication plan.
• Implement a capital and endowment campaign feasibility study to assess the school’s readiness for implementation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a technology plan to provide for continuous assessment and evaluation of the use of technology, including long-term planning projections for infrastructure.
• Develop a facilities plan, in support of the holistic Master Site Plan, that provides incremental steps to begin meeting the most pressing campus needs.
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