Thriving Faculty and Staff

Expand the campus climate survey to include additional measures of employee engagement. Continue to enhance the onboarding processes for all new employees.

Provide annual opportunities and incentives for all employees to participate.

Create a plan to attract and retain talented employees.

Center research excellence and growth as a key aspect of student experience and institutional reputation, with a 30% increase in R&D expenditures by 2030.

Rank in the top three of our peers.

Develop a plan to expand access for graduate students to conduct research with faculty.

Increase endowment funds directed toward academic centers, programs and professorships.