Within the first theme of the Strategic Plan, the institution posits that
“Every [McFeely] student will experience a broad, deep and experiential liberal arts
education focused on developing his or her confident sense of freedom in the world and a
sense of purpose in using that freedom” (McFeely College, n.d.a). The document then
describes, as a means of accomplishing this goal, that the institution will “increase the
number of students involved in research, artistic endeavors, independent study, study
abroad, internships, service learning, and leadership experiences to the highest levels in
McFeely's history” (McFeely College, n.d.a). The strategic plan goes on to even more
directly address the relationship and interplay between academic affairs and student
affairs in its second theme: “To link the academic, co-curricular and residential
experience in ways that embody the "Liberation to Lead" vision” (McFeely College,
n.d.a). It elaborates on the means of accomplishing this goal, stating: