The six aims are listed below. The order of the aims does not imply relative priority. The first four aims focus on the university’s mission-centric areas, while the others focus on our people. The interconnected relationship among the aims is depicted in Figure 1. Each of these aims should be read and understood with the concluding phrase “....in a way that every person and every interaction matters.”
Aim:
Innovate student experiences that prepare graduates to be life-long learners and contributors to the workforce in Nebraska and the world
Establish a culture at Nebraska committed to increasing the impact of research and creative activity
Focus research, scholarship, creative activity, and student experiences to foster innovative, interdisciplinary endeavors and solve challenges critical to Nebraska and the world
Broaden Nebraska’s engagement in community, industry, and global partnerships
Create a climate at Nebraska that emphasizes, prioritizes, and expands inclusive excellence and diversity
Prioritize participation and professional development for all Nebraska students, staff, and faculty
RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES
To achieve the N2025 aims, the university must commit to responsible stewardship of resources to reinforce institutional priorities. Responsible stewardship requires organizational and operational effectiveness, proper investment in physical and technological infrastructure, and commitment to sustainability. Realization of the aims and implementation of the strategies will require:
- An implementation plan for the N2025 Strategic Plan
- Intentional and transparent allocation of resources to incentivize actions that align with the N2025 Strategic Plan
- Intelligent and sustainable investments in key university resources, and, in particular, people
- Development of a sustainable built environment and technology infrastructure to support N2025 Strategic Plan
- Creation of an incentive-driven and financially strong campus environment led by the N2025 Strategic Plan
- Systematic cost reductions across administration
- Formulation of a long-term road map for university operations that ensures sustainability, environmental resilience, and stewardship of natural resources
The university recognizes its significant responsibility to the citizens of the state of Nebraska and the need to be good stewards of all of its resources. This bold N2025 Strategic Plan, implemented well, will increase the value of the institution to the state of Nebraska.