SIAC History

Charge and Vision

The SIAC was charged with identifying and recommending transformative initiatives to amplify L&C’s impact through three strategic imperatives:

1. Develop leaders for global challenges.
2. Scale our impact in Portland and the region.
3. Maximize the L&C Advantage—ensure every Lewis & Clark education delivers exceptional return on investment.

The SIAC carefully evaluated numerous Big Idea proposals, submitted by the Lewis & Clark community, and synthesized the most promising concepts into a unified, ambitious vision. They divided into subcommittees to address each of the imperatives, and collected feedback at individual, departmental, group, and institutional levels.

Through extensive discussion and an inclusive, iterative process involving faculty, staff, students, and external partners, they crafted a set of recommendations designed to activate the full potential of the L&C Advantage and position Lewis & Clark for leadership and success.

1. An executive summary developed for the president and Board of Trustees, an 11-page document describing the process, rationale, and recommendations. The key recommendations are summarized below.
2. The full report developed for the president and Executive Council, an 87-page document exploring the recommendations in greater detail.

Executive SummaryFull Report