Third-Century Plan

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Colgate University looks toward its third century with both pride and a sense of possibility.

The Third-Century Plan represents the largest and most important transformation in the history of Colgate. It will both complete our physical campus and fully realize our potential to become one of the great institutions in the nation — and, perhaps, one of the most important undergraduate colleges in the country.

Key Initiatives

The Colgate Commitment

Tuition-free for the University’s lowest-income students and federal loan–free for students with family incomes up to $150,000.

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Endowed Professorships

A comprehensive step to reward excellent scholarship and transformative teaching, supporting outstanding faculty.

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Ho Mind, Brain, and Behavior Initiative

Planned expansion of Olin Hall to push Colgate to the forefront of interdisciplinary research and teaching.

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The Middle Campus

The Benton Center, reimagined Dana Arts Center, and University Collections and Material Lab upgrades create an intentional hub of activity, teaching, and learning.

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Residential Commons

Living-learning communities foster belonging, connection, and create intellectual, recreational, and social opportunities.

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Campus and Community

Campus stewardship, village redevelopment, and expanding sustainability initiatives connect Colgate and Hamilton, our past and our future.

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The Renovation of the Athletics Center

Reid Athletics Center renovations provide state-of-the-art training and wellness facilities for student-athletes and ensure excellence across all sports at Colgate.

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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:

Full Plan
Read the full plan
Overview
Read the overview (PDF)
2021 Status Update
September 2021 update

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.

Review the final SIG report Cabinet response to SIG report

Stories

 

Thought Into Action Plans Continued Growth, Expanded Student Support
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Colgate's Campaign for the Third Century Reaches Halfway Mark with $20 Million Gift to Financial Aid
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Colgate Celebrates Inaugural Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend
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