Future Forward Forums | Mercer University

1. Looking ahead at opportunities to strengthen and expand Mercer University’s impact on its students’ lives and outcomes, rank in order of importance each of the following areas of opportunity related to the Mercer experience:

Update academic curriculum to align with emerging workforce needs
Expand internship opportunities, employer partnerships and career development services
Increase experiential, service or community-based learning
Strenghen advising, mentoring and student support systems
Deepen leadership development and expand opportunities to hone leadership skills
Expand research and innovation opportunities
Offer more flexible and accessible learning pathways and course options

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3. Over the next year, where should Mercer University focus first to strengthen and grow its academic offerings? Rank each topic in your preferred order of priority:

Introduce one or two new high-impact academic programs or interdisciplinary initiatives
Strengthen existing programs that demonstrate opportunity to more closely align with employer needs
Expand resources and opportunities related to research, innovation and related technology
Invest in learning spaces, learning methods/program formats, technology infrastructure and academic tools
Build or deepen strategic academic partnerships (interdisciplinary, intercampus, external, etc.)

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5. In order of effectiveness, rank each of the following strategies for amplifying Mercer’s story in order to grow national brand awareness, affinity, and enrollment:

More compelling brand messaging and storytelling about student, faculty and alumni impact
Stronger alignment and consistency in messaging across audiences, programs and locations
More visible engagement and affiliation with regional, national and global partners
Clearer articulation of what makes Mercer relevant and distinctive in the higher education landscape
Equipping faculty, staff, students and alumni to serve as brand ambassadors

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7. Which of the following best describes you?*

Mercer Student

Mercer Faculty

Mercer Staff

Other

8. Which University location re you most closely affiliated with?*