USD students on campus

Goal #5

Anchor and Global Connections

Deepen our commitment to being an anchor institution and our global relationships to enhance our reputation as a leader in community engagement and international education.

#1

Designations

Achieve reaffirmation of designation as a Community Engaged and Changemaker university.

#2

Public Service

Be ranked in the top 10 schools in the country.

#3

Study Abroad Participation

Rank among the top 10 schools in the country while expanding access to more students and different locations.

#4

Institutional Marketing and Communications

Grow positive sentiment for USD each year via earned and paid media channels.

#5

Community Engagement

More broadly publicize arts and culture events, authors, speakers, lectures and other events open to the public.

#6

Athletics

Rank in top five of the West Coast Conference for student-athlete graduation rates and lead the league in overall competitive success, leading to increased attendance.

#7

Workforce Development

Create new offerings to meet the growing needs of the STEM-related industries in the San Diego/Tijuana region.