Fall 2011

VISION 2020

The New Gold Standard of University Performance

Goals Provide the Framework to Achieve Mission, Vision and Strategic AspirationsThe University of Akron Vision

The University of Akron Mission

…we will become a leader in globally competitive clusters of innovation and entrepreneurship, and will maximize human potential in a dynamic environment of inclusive excellence.

Goals

…we shall create a better common future for our students and society by leveraging our region’s strengths, fostering

economic and social vitality and pursuing innovative solutions to major challenges.

Student Success

Global Relevance

Clusters of Interdisciplinary

Distinction

Collaborations and Partnerships

Community and Campus Enhancement

Measureable Success

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Strategic Aspirations

40,000 student learners; 60% graduation rate; 80% placement rate; $200M research expenditures; $1B development

portfolio; nationally recognized “The Akron Experience;” revitalized University Park district; leveraged investments with vital partners; increase diversity as part of inclusive excellence;

UA the “go to” university for USO & OBR.

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Assuring Excellence

Invvest

Disinvest Maintain Invest

Move $ to Maintain and Invest

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Liberal Education

Science & Technology Innovation

Human Condition

Entrepreneurial: Advanced Materials &

Sustainability

Regional Solutions: Urban

Life/Education

Human Condition: Health

Partners: UPA, APS, SEI

Partners: ABIA

Partners: ABIA, Industry

Capitalizing on Internal Collaborations &

External Partnerships

Economic Development:Trans-Institutional Process

Partners: UPA, ABIA, Industry

Assuring Excellence - Achieving Distinction(Research Clusters for Innovative Solutions)

Leadership Agenda Setting: Process of Achieving Strategic Aspirations

President’s State of the University

Provost’s Future State of Academic

AffairsUniversity Council Board of Trustees

AssessmentLeadership Agenda

Reset

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This process facilitates the ability to progress at a faster rate and to change

course as warranted by opportunities and circumstances.

November March May July August

Achieving Distinction

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Educated 21st Century-Skilled Workforce+

Innovation =

Economic Prosperity

The New ‘Cluster Moment’: How Regional Innovation Clusters Can Foster the Next Economy, Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution, September 21, 2010.

National Economic Council, Council of Economic Advisers, and Office of Science and Technology Policy; The Whitehouse, Washington D.C.; February 2011.