Enchanted Horizons

A Bold Pivot Towards a Brighter Future

Young Harris College’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, Enchanted Horizons, is a focused and intentional roadmap designed to achieve practical, high-impact goals. Rather than attempting to address every institutional need, this plan concentrates on initiatives that:

Strengthen academic excellence.

Leverage our unique location and heritage.

Enhance student experiences.

Improve financial sustainability.

This plan signals a bold pivot by the College, realigning our efforts to deliver exceptional scholastic and professional experiences while repositioning Young Harris College as an innovative liberal arts institution committed to educating minds, inspiring hearts, and empowering lives of service, work, and success.

Strategic Planning Guiding Commitments

Professional Development

Students will engage in self-discovery, ethical reasoning, financial literacy, and experiential learning to prepare for life after graduation.

Personal Resilience

Through intellectual and emotional challenges, students will develop adaptability, composure, and critical thinking.

Positive Community Engagement

Students will be empowered to participate as informed, collaborative citizens within dynamic communities.

Strengthen Academic Excellence

PREP Program (Flagship Initiative)

Graduate Program Expansion

Curriculum Efficiency Committee

Microcredentials and Badges

Curriculum Innovations

Leverage Unique Location & Heritage

Establish the TRAILS Program

Advance Appalachian and Regional Studies

Expand Service Learning and Civic Engagement

Strengthen Outdoor Leadership and Education

Deepen Community Outreach and Partnerships

Support Local and Regional Students

Enhance Student Experience

Embed High Impact Practices into Student Experiences

Elevate Study Abroad/Away to a Signature Program

Explore the Development of New Club Sport Opportunities

Strengthen Greek life, Campus organizations, Intramurals, Religious life

Horizons Grant Initiative

Improve Financial Stability

Price Reduction Study

Establish Office of Strategic Initiatives

Academic Efficiency Committee

Campus Space Utilization Study

Revenue Optimization

Digital Marketing Enhancement

Whole of College Review

View the Strategic Plan ➔