Colgate University looks toward its third century with both pride and a sense of possibility.
In May 2019, the Colgate University Board of Trustees, faculty, and Alumni Council approved and endorsed The Third-Century Plan, a comprehensive plan that seeks to pursue Colgate’s mission at its highest level and establish Colgate as one of the very finest undergraduate institutions in the nation.
The Third-Century Plan is continually monitored by the Board, administration, and faculty to measure progress against its goals and to show effort applied in service of its initiatives.
The plan includes several sub-plans, including:
Key Initiatives


The plan calls for the launch of 15 initiatives University-strengthening initiatives in the first three years.

Four residential commons are living-learning communities that enhance the student experience.

In celebration of the University's Bicentennial, 200 trees were planted on campus.
Staff Initiatives
As Colgate refines its vision and planning for its third century, a recognition of the central role played by staff in moving the University forward led to the creation of the Staff Initiatives Group (SIG) in the summer of 2019. The group was charged to engage with staff across the University and to develop recommendations for Cabinet to support and enhance the working lives of staff members.