Strategic Plan
The 10-year strategic plan, Rowing, Not Drifting 2030, was developed following an extensive, collaborative process with university stakeholders.
A Students First University
Our Strategic Plan brings to life the vision for the university and takes shape in the form of a vision statement, five vision elements, and 2030 outcomes that serve as the foundation in support of and in service to UNC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community. It guides the work of our five phases over the next decade, as well as the implementation of our supporting key actions and tactics.
Vision for 2030
The University of Northern Colorado will be the institution that Colorado looks to as the future of higher education. Our students will experience a personalized education grounded in liberal arts and infused with critical and creative inquiry; establish relationships with faculty and staff that nurture individual development; gain the skills and knowledge that provide upward mobility among alumni; and share a commitment to the values of inclusion, equity, and diversity.
Five Vision Elements
The Five Vision Elements are the major building blocks of our vision, each of which describes an institutional priority. Each vision element outlines specific outcomes that will be achieved by 2030.
From Vision to Action
Rowing, Not Drifting 2030 is a living document, divided into five two-year phases that will guide and establish a broad foundation for UNC to build upon. In 2020, the university transitioned from visioning work to establishing key actions and tactics for the first two years, ensuring institutional alignment with the strategic plan at all levels of the organization.
About Our Community
UNC students are diverse and hard-working, and there is no one “label” that defines them. Their unique talents, interests, and ambitions enrich the university’s culture and provides an environment unlike any other.
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Measuring Success
The university will track, measure, and report progress for each two-year phase, and the entire strategic plan. Every two years, the university will engage collectively in formulating new key actions and tactics for the next phase of the plan. These new key actions and tactics will build from the successes of the previous phase. Each member of the university will have opportunities to provide input, share ideas, and the expectation to contribute in meaningful ways in support of current and future key actions and tactics.
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