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Goal 6: Enhance Whitworth's strengths in graduate and continuing studies
OBJECTIVE
Establish ongoing assessment of graduate and continuing studies programs based on mission fit, academic quality, and market sustainability. |
Whitworth's Graduate Studies in Business Program is on the move. In August 2012 the program began offering evening master of business administration courses at the university's U-District campus, just east of Spokane's downtown core. This location provides a much shorter commute for working professionals in the immediate and outlying areas west, east and south of Spokane. The move has generated a steady climb in enrollment, with all of the incoming students opting to take their MBA classes at the U-District campus.
Through providing evening MBA courses downtown, Whitworth's Graduate Studies in Business Program has further positioned itself as a leader in meeting the educational needs of the local market, which is key to ensuring the program's long-term success.
The program's current success can be measured by recent achievements of its students and alumni: Whitworth MBA students competing against area colleges and universities in the Inland Northwest Business Plan Competition have won first place for the past two years. And two Graduate Studies in Business alumni (as well as two undergraduate Whitworth alums) were named to the 2012 "20 Under 40" list by Inland Business Catalyst magazine; this annual honor recognizes 20 up-and-coming professionals under the age of 40 who effect positive, innovative changes in the local business community.
Established
Complete an initial assessment of current graduate and continuing studies programs.
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