Shaw University News May 2017 EPIC 2020 Strategic Plan Shaw University is pleased to roll out its improved and enhanced strategic plan, EPIC 2020. Building on an existing plan, EPIC 2020 is the result of a partnership with IBM who provided a $56,000 in-kind Impact Grant<http://shawu.edu/IBM_taps_Shaw_University_to_Receive_$56,000_In-Kind_Grant.aspx>. The first historically black college or university in the nation to receive such a grant from IBM, Shaw's EPIC 2020 identifies the strategic priorities and goals that will drive improvements in academics, financial stability and infrastructure for the institution. EPIC 2020's strategic vision is fueled by optimizing technology, cultivating business and community partnerships, and making data driven business decisions; all in an effort to create a superior learning experience for Shaw students. Download EPIC 2020 Strategic Plan<http://shawu.edu/uploadedFiles/Documents/StrategicPlan2020_I.pdf> SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/