Key Questions for Phase III

Amid the rapid change brought on by COVID-19, William & Mary learned important lessons that will impact its strategic priorities for the future. Phase III: Vision into Action will address key questions that will guide strategy as the university emerges from pandemic.

Key Questions for Post-Pandemic

How will it be? What will our community need at the end of the marathon? Potential needs include ...

Recovery and healing
"Roaring 20's" return to social life
"Post-war" transformation of the U.S. workforce and workplaces, via telework
In-person and place-based matter differently, used differently
Higher expectations of equity, wellness, antiracism, environmental stewardship
Higher urgency for civic education, to sustain democratic institutions

How does W&M turn the momentum of pandemic transformation into long-term advantages for our community?

Rapid transformation across the institution led to unprecedented success in crisis
Increased ability to create intimacy, community, via remote platforms
Increase in applications
For Liberal Arts & Sciences, new prominence in health sciences, data analytics, questions of ethics and equity, African American history, technology and communications
Research and evidence-based action shown to be essential in all walks of life and all sectors of the economy