Strategic Goals

I. Academic Success

Goal 1: Develop high-impact practices for adult learners, transfer students, veterans, and students from disadvantaged demographics.

Goal 2: Develop innovative and relevant undergraduate and graduate programs.

Goal 3: Increase access to and participation in online education.

Goal 4: Increase retention and graduation rates.

Goal 5: Offer students a wide array of co-curricular activities and programs.

II. Branding

Goal 1: Develop and update internal marketing strategies.

Goal 2: Expand the university’s reputation as the premiere institute of higher learning in the region.

III. Community Engagement

Goal 1: Expand the university’s commitment to being the region's leading advocate for the arts, education, entrepreneurship, Healthcare, public history and other community needs.

Goal 2: Facilitate community-based learning opportunities for students.

Goal 3: Offer exceptional services and resources for community growth and development.

Goal 4: Sustain and grow the university’s reputation as a cultural destination.

IV: Operational Excellence

Goal 1: Assess existing and potential positions to ensure that duties are appropriate, necessary, and efficient.

Goal 2: Develop and enhance internal communication practices.

Goal 3: Develop resource management strategies to support the university's mission.

Goal 4: Encourage effectiveness, efficiency, and innovation through training opportunities and workshops.

Goal 5: Develop a performance-based culture driven by data and best practices.

V. Student Experience

Goal 1: Create new strategies to reduce the burden of non-tuition related expenses.

Goal 2: Foster student well-being through expanded mental and physical health resources.

Goal 3: Provide opportunities for career preparation and the development of life skills.

Goal 4: Provide safe, secure, appropriate, and accessible spaces for all students.