Continue to develop and refine a strong strategic enrollment plan
Create an immersive orientation and first-year experience program
Build a comprehensive advising structure
Develop a comprehensive support network for mental health and wellness
Enrich and expand student employment opportunities
Enrich opportunities for students to engage in co-curricular programming and community engagement
Develop more focused support for at-risk students and underserved student populations
Provide a high-quality and healthy dining experience
Programs of Distinction
Strengthen multi-disciplinary approaches across all academic programs (including increased collaboration between departments, curriculum, teaching, service & research)
Establish a progressive and service-oriented Center for Academic Innovation to support faculty instruction
Expand partnerships between academic departments and industry to create endowed chairs, fund new programs (e.g., Black Butte Mines), named centers/institutes, and provide students transformative learning opportunities
Advance clusters of distinction and thematic synergies in academic areas- energy, technology, health, natural resources, workforce, etc.
Create stackable credential opportunities from certificate through graduate level
Develop and implement initiatives that foster belonging and support for diverse populations
Healthy and Vibrant Campus Ecosystem
Create, encourage and support opportunities to build campus community
Develop a comprehensive professional development program
Regularly assess, evaluate and improve the campus work environment
Promote an environment that supports equity, inclusion, and belonging through collaboration, mutual respect and openness, and understanding of others
Develop a robust onboarding and orientation process for all employees, including faculty, staff, and students
Ensure policies and procedures are in place that promotes a university-wide culture of safety, efficiency, and responsiveness
Adopt a comprehensive campus master plan that supports the academic, research, and student learning needs of the campus
Provide exceptional facilities that support education, research, and innovation
Leverage technology to modernize all business processes as well as education delivery
