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Strategic Plan
Introducing Vision 2028May 2025 October 2024 Dear Members of the National Collegiate Honors Council, Since its founding in 1966, the National Collegiate Honors Council® (NCHC) has stood as a pillar of support for honors education. Remarkably, for nearly forty years, NCHC operated solely through volunteer leadership, a testament to the dedication that remains at the core of our community. While much has changed in both higher education and NCHC, it is the profound volunteer leadership throughout our organization that makes it such a special community of educators, administrators, professional staff, and students. Remembering the past while looking to the future, the volunteer leadership of NCHC has been working on a strategic plan to guide our activities for the next three years. This plan arrives during a pivotal time in higher education; as we navigate a rapidly shifting landscape, the same spirit of volunteerism and commitment to excellence drive us forward. The need to anticipate and adapt to the future in honors education has brought us to this moment. With great enthusiasm and a progressive mentality, we present Vision 2028. Developed through an intensive, collaborative process, this strategic plan reflects NCHC’s unique role within higher education. By blending insights from our history with feedback from our members, we have crafted a forward-looking strategy focused on three key areas: Mission Excellence, Organizational Sustainability, and Professional Impact. This strategic plan positions NCHC to champion a bold vision: by 2028, NCHC will further establish its position as the authoritative leader in honors education discourse, driving mission excellence and organizational sustainability through a cohesive approach to publications, research, and professional development intertwined with our recent document: “NCHC Shared Principles and Practices of Honors Education.” This plan outlines how we will strengthen our foundations, mobilize resources, expand our influence via partnerships, and foster an inclusive culture that positions us to lead with agility and purpose, elevating our professional impact among the honors community. This vision statement is just the beginning. We invite you to explore our Strategic Planning Workbook, which details our goals, strategies, and action steps. We will continue to provide updates at our annual conference and welcome ongoing input as we navigate the path ahead together. Our gratitude goes out to the Ad Hoc Strategic Planning Committee, the Board of Directors, the NCHC professional staff, nearly 150 NCHC members, and Catalyst Consulting Services for their contributions to Vision 2028. In the spirit of growth and future planning, remember: change is inevitable. Let us choose progress and lead for positive change. Sincerely, James N. Zebrowski, Jr., M.S. – Executive Director, NCHC 
Implementation of the strategic plan, Vision 2028, began on Janaury 1, 2025. We are excited to participate in this journey and process with the National Collegiate Honors Council community. To track or view the status of the strategic plan's goals and action items, visit the interactive dashboard. Honors education goes beyond classrooms and textbooks—it’s a thriving community built on a shared passion for learning, collaboration, and innovation. Since its founding in 1966, NCHC has been built on a foundation of volunteer leadership and a profound dedication to honors education. For nearly 40 years, volunteers shaped our mission and supported our community—an effort that remains central to our vision today. As higher education faces rapid and complex changes, NCHC’s Vision 2028 plan positions us to lead the honors community through this pivotal time. The plan will guide us over the next three years as we build stronger foundations, expand partnerships, and foster an inclusive culture. Now is the time to act! Your support is crucial in ensuring NCHC remains at the forefront of honors education. Your contribution ensures that the honors community continues to thrive and innovate. Whether you’re passionate about causes such as leadership, collaboration, or equity, or areas like research, membership, or pedagogy, you can direct your donation to the part of our plan that matters most to you—positioning NCHC as the authoritative leader in honors education, driving innovation in research, publications, and professional development. Take the first step towards shaping the future of honors education—contribute to the Vision 2028 Fund today! Donate to the Vision 2028 Fund |
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