Strategic Plan
Wright
State University Strategic Plan (PDF)
Approved: 6/13/08
Vision Statement
In the pioneering spirit of the Wright Brothers, Wright State will be Ohio’s
most innovative university, known and admired for our diversity and for the
transformative impact we have on the lives of our students and on the communities
we serve.
Mission Statement
We transform the lives of our students and the communities we serve.
We are committed to:
- achieving learning outcomes through innovative, high quality
programs for all students: undergraduate, graduate and professional;
- conducting
scholarly research and creative endeavors; and to
- engaging in significant
community service.
Values
Wright State University is proud to be at the nexus of discovery and innovation.
At our core is a set of values that drive our priorities and decision making.
People – we are committed to the success of students, faculty and staff.
We provide an inclusive academic environment for people with a diverse range
of abilities and educational backgrounds; ethnic and cultural heritages; family
experiences and economic means; physical and learning differences; geographically
mobile and place bound circumstances; and career and life aspirations.
Learning – we
are responsible for sharing a wealth of knowledge, enabling discovery, fostering
innovation and supporting scholarship in its many forms
to better serve our regional, national and global communities. As a learning-centered
university, we fulfill responsibilities most effectively when students
are engaged throughout the process of discovery. Freedom of academic inquiry
and expression are the foundations of knowledge and discovery.
Partnerships – we
are catalysts for transforming lives and the communities we serve. Through
collaborations and partnerships with businesses, educators,
agencies and organizations we will achieve our goals of regional development,
cross-cultural cooperation, entrepreneurial advancement and improved
global relations.
Relationships – the success of each individual strengthens
our community. We promise to maintain high ethical standards in all of our
relationships
and operations through open communication, trust, professionalism,
and a collaborative
spirit. We recognize the inherent value and promise of each individual
and welcome all who seek transform their lives.
Sustainability – the
necessity of preserving our planet compels us to weigh the impact of our
decisions, both short-term and long-term. Additionally,
prudent financial management supports the sustainability of our operations.
Furthermore, the pursuit of knowledge is sustainable, and our programs
will maintain their relevance, only if we continually invest in the infrastructure
to support research and creative endeavors.
Goals
GOAL 1: ACADEMIC DISTINCTIVENESS AND QUALITY
Enhance our distinctive learning experience to produce talented graduates with
the knowledge and skills essential for critical thinking, meaningful civic
engagement, international competency, an appreciation for the arts, life-long
learning and the ability to lead and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
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Objective A: Ensure the alignment of General Education, the major, assessment,
undergraduate and graduate program review and co-curricular activities.
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Objective B: Diversify and enrich academic and professional programs.
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Objective C: Make the academic and professional programs more accessible,
responsive, and flexible.
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Objective D: Attract, support and retain a nationally/internationally recognized
diverse, student-centered faculty and staff.
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Objective E: Enhance the quantity and quality of dialogue with our various
communities to ensure our academic relevance and distinctiveness.
GOAL 2: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Enhance student access to and successful participation in higher education through
quality and innovative instruction and student life programs that increase
graduation and career placement for a diverse student body.
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Objective A: Improve the enrollment and retention of direct from high school,
graduate and non-traditional student populations.
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Objective B: Enhance the academic success of students.
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Objective C: Expand options for educational attainment other than traditional
degrees.
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Objective D: Develop effective educational processes to assist students
in meeting post-graduate career and educational goals.
GOAL 3: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Expand our scholarship in innovative and targeted ways to address regional, national
and global needs.
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Objective A: Strengthen our national and international research reputation.
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Objective B: Enhance Research and Sponsored Programs infrastructure leading
to more external funding.
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Objective C: Foster discovery at all levels in the educational pipeline.
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Objective D: Translate our research and development efforts into jobs, products
and economic development.
GOAL 4: COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
Provide leadership to promote and support social, cultural and economic development
within the region through collaborations with local, state, national and global
partners.
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Objective A: Increase the opportunities within the curriculum for community
engagement.
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Objective B: Enhance WSU presence
within the Dayton – West Central
Ohio regions and beyond in ways that are important to the community.
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Objective C: Offer degree and other educational programs to address emerging
regional and State needs.
GOAL 5: VALUED RESOURCES
Develop and sustain the human, financial and physical resources required to accomplish
the university’s strategic goals.
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Objective A: Encourage and support the professional development and wellness
of faculty and staff.
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Objective B: Enhance fiscal and operational management.
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Objective C: Generate increased revenue.
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Objective D: Increase investments in facilities/technologies to achieve
strategic goals.
Your input is important. The members of the Strategic Planning Committee are interested in hearing your feedback on the Strategic Planning goals and vision and mission statements.
Please e-mail your thoughts to the Planning Committee.
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