The Academic Strategy for ºÚÁÏÉç³Ô¹Ï is called the Academic Core Initiative. The Academic Core Initiative sits at the heart of the University’s Strategic Plan. It focuses on our commitment to “providing students with a best-in-class educational experience.” The Academic Core Initiative is designed around three pillars: Quality, Success, and Community, which stem from our longstanding commitment to these areas.

Quality

The strategic pillar of ‘Quality,’ is designed to achieve Goal 1 of the Academic Core Initiative, which is “The quality of our academic and co-curricular experiences is our competitive advantage.” This goal is achieved through five strategies:

• Strategy 1.1: Our academic programs prepare students for jobs of the next 20 years.
• Strategy 1.2: Our signature programs help us stand out from our competition.
• Strategy 1.3: Our engaged learning curriculum is the hallmark of the ºÚÁÏÉç³Ô¹Ï experience.
• Strategy 1.4: We have a systematic process for evaluating and improving the academic experience.
• Strategy 1.5: Our spaces are well-suited to support learning.

Success

The strategic pillar of “Success,” is designed to achieve Goal 2 of the Academic Core Initiative, which is “We raise the bar for how we support the success of our students.” This goal is achieved through four strategies:

• Strategy 2.1: We use data and other evidence to provide proactive and reactive support to our students.
• Strategy 2.2: Our students have access to the support services they need.
• Strategy 2.3: Our Q2 culture ensures students feel a strong sense of belonging.
• Strategy 2.4: Our curriculum is crafted to support and motivate students to achieve their goals.

Community

The strategic pillar of “Community,” is designed to achieve Goal 3 of the Academic Core Initiative, which is “We are a community-engaged campus.” This goal is achieved through three strategies:

• Strategy 3.1: We work with diverse partners who seek a more equitable and sustainable world.
• Strategy 3.2: We have a thriving culture of research, knowledge exchange, and creative activity.
• Strategy 3.3: We are a first-choice partner for creative educational opportunities