Regis Today | Winter 2022 | President's Letter

Regis Today | Winter 2022

At the core of the university’s mission is a belief that we all can and must make a difference—and because of that, Regis students graduate with a deep desire to serve others and be a force for good.

The future. It’s something we all inevitably think about—personally, societally, globally. What does the future hold? It’s never guaranteed and at times, may be uncertain. I think we have all felt some of that in the last couple of years, in particular.

But how can we be strategic and thoughtful to ensure we are on a path to success? How can we as individuals—and as an institution at Regis—shape the future to make the world better? Two years since being thrust into a global pandemic that has reshaped the way we all live and work, we oftentimes find ourselves thinking: what’s next?

I am always thinking about what’s next for Regis and what’s best for our students. And as we develop the 2023-2025 strategic plan for the university, we are doing just that—ensuring that new initiatives and programs are centered around the evolving higher education landscape and the demographic shift of prospective students. Equity, innovation and investment, and empowerment are the three pillars of the strategic plan that will guide everything we do—and we are being intentional about creating a shorter-term plan that allows us to remain nimble and flexible. Read more about our strategic planning process at regiscollege.edu/strategicplan.

One of the market shifts we have seen over the last decade has been a demand for graduate and online education—and Regis responded by creating online programs that have grown exponentially since 2017. In fact, overall Regis enrollment has grown about 125 percent since 2011—and this past fall, we were recognized by The Business Journals as the number nine fastest-growing college or university in the country. This is an incredible accomplishment, and it is a testament to the amazing work of our entire community.

As always, the wisdom of the Sisters of St. Joseph continues to guide us as we read the signs of the times and make strategic decisions to keep building a strong future. Now we are seeing a market need for professional studies—adult learners who are looking to change careers or advance in their fields. To address this and stay ahead of the curve, we are currently working on developing a Professional Studies Division to expand upon our certificate and degree completion offerings. Set to launch in June 2022, these programs will create solutions and opportunities for non-traditional students while building the workforce pipeline—which is critical especially amid the pandemic.

Regis College has been making a positive impact on the world since the CSJs founded this institution 95 years ago. (Yes, Regis is just five years away from its centennial!) At the core of the university’s mission is a belief that we all can and must make a difference—and because of that, Regis students graduate with a deep desire to serve others and be a force for good. And the incredible growth we are experiencing means that there are more Regis alums out there making the world a better place for everyone.

This edition of Regis Today gives you a glimpse into the lives of a few of these heroic alumni doing great work in myriad fields. From analyzing vaccine data to advocating for equity to tackling the mental health crisis—and so much more—our alums are on the front lines shaping our future for the better.

You are the future. And because of you, the future is bright.

Sincerely,

Antoinette M. Hays, PhD, RN
PRESIDENT

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