Consistent with the mission and the university鈥檚 strategic plan, the following are five key university priorities for 2019-20:
Faculty and Staff
- Continue advancing a culture of trust and integrity, where faculty and staff are engaged
and kept well-informed by the administration 鈥 and respected as important stakeholders
鈥 in decisions that affect their work
- Complete evaluation of the strategic plan
- Gain approval from faculty for the research and workload report recommendations
- Develop and implement a market-based compensation structure for faculty and staff
- Increase resources for faculty excellence
University Infrastructure Needs
- Create and implement a plan for improving information technology services based on growth and transformation
- Update the Facilities Master Plan
Research and Economic Development
- Continue to grow funded university research and applied learning opportunities in partnership with academic departments, industry and government
- Continue to spur innovation across campus to enhance economic growth through the creation of new knowledge, intellectual property and scalable entrepreneurial enterprises
- Continue to increase philanthropic support
Community Engagement
- Continue to develop programs that make the campus a welcoming and inclusive place for all
- Continue committing WSU鈥檚 talented people to the improvement of the entire community and serving as a catalyst for positive social change