EWC Strategic Master Plan 2025-30

A Message from the President

Dear Lancer Community,

It is with great enthusiasm that I share Eastern Wyoming College’s new Strategic Master Plan, centered around the theme Cultivating the Future. This plan reflects our deep commitment to nurturing student success, growing industry partnerships, and enriching the communities we serve. Since its founding in 1948, Eastern Wyoming College has developed opportunities for students by fostering career pathways and strong connections with industry and local businesses. Today, as our enrollment flourishes, EWC is sowing the seeds for future success by aligning programs with industry needs to prepare students for high-demand careers in key sectors. Guided by the priorities outlined in Board Policy 1.0, this plan ensures that EWC remains dedicated to:

 

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  • Growing applied learning experiences and strengthening our partnerships with industry through advisory boards that keep our programs relevant.
  • Creating clear pathways from high school to EWC and beyond, with strong advising to foster long-
    term success. With 1,000 students enrolled, we are committed to guiding each one with confidence.
  • Harvesting financial resources efficiently to benefit Wyoming students through partnerships and collaboration to maximize impact. These efforts nurture our mission to be an innovative learning environment that advances academic excellence and workforce development.

I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the Strategic Planning Committee for their dedication and contributions. Their leadership and collaboration have been instrumental in shaping this plan. Please join me in recognizing the following individuals:

  • Luke Audette, Assistant Professor, Math
  • Donna Charron, Assistant Professor/Director of Cosmetology/Barbering
  • Kim Conzelman, Newcastle Outreach Coordinator
  • Rhett Greenwald, Assistant Professor, Agronomy
  • Sergio Mendez, Student Success/Testing Center Director
  • Kelly Strampe, Associate Professor, English/Department Head, Arts, Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences
  • Katie Thomas, Crook County Outreach Coordinator, Digital Media Specialist
  • Sherri Warren, Associate Professor, Math / Department Head, Math and Science
  • John Hansen, Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs
  • Dr. Kim Dale, Strategic Planning Committee, Chairperson

Thank you again to all who have contributed to this important work. I look forward to our continued growth as we Cultivate the Future – together.

Respectfully,
Dr. Jeffry Hawes
President of Eastern Wyoming College

Pillars of the EWC Strategic Master Plan 2025-2030