Greetings!
It was almost one year ago on July 1, 2020, that I became president of Bay Path
University. Over these last months, I have continually been impressed by the resilience and
dedication of the faculty, staff, and students of Bay Path. Truly, the ability to adapt is in
our community DNA.
fat same spirit guides One Bay Path, an initiative that unifies and strengthens our
efforts to help our students throughout their relationship with our University, from
inquiring, enrolling, to ensuring each student has the right supports at the right time,
such as academic writing or tutoring, through to graduation. It is creating a learning and
teaching environment incorporating the best practices from across our organization to
provide a laser focus on the needs of our students. It is One Bay Path, working together
in our common purpose and mission.
One Bay Path also underlies the planning process for our new Strategic Directions, a
blueprint for Bay Path that will provide a framework for concentrating our resources on
a robust student learning experience. fe phrase "Strategic Directions" is intentional:
fey are directions that will guide us, and create a focus in the post pandemic world.
From the onset, we held meetings and listening sessions across the University community,
used data and metrics that provided valuable insights, and invited outside experts to
provide additional perspectives into trends in higher education, student needs, and the
future of work and employment. Soon, we will be sharing our new Strategic Directions
with the entire Bay Path community.
In the coming months there will be many opportunities to reconnect, even in person,
with your Bay Path, including:
• Our on campus
Reunion on Saturday, Ocrober 23, 2021;
• fe
25th Women's Leadership Conference on April 1, 2022;
• And celebratory events around our 125th anniversary throughout the year,
including the investiture ceremony of your sixth president on April 8.
I encourage you to attend these events, so please mark your calendar, visit the website,
and be sure to subscribe to Alma Matters, your quarterly email newsletter. In closing,
I look forward to meeting you and hearing how Bay Path is impacting your future.
In the spirit that guides us all: Carpe Diem!
Sandra J. Doran, J.D.
President
Carpe Diem
