Strategic Vision 2030

Strategic Vision 2030 presents an innovative approach to navigate the rapidly changing higher education landscape. Focused on five pathways — Our People, Student Success, Discovery, Stewards of Place, and Sustainable University — the goal is to further elevate Oakland's educational excellence and foster deeper community engagement in the ongoing cultural and economic development of the region and state.

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Strategic Vision 2030 Strides
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Our People
INITIATIVES
  • Healthy Campus
  • Courageous Conversations
  • Culture of Learning & Growth
  • Partners in Education
  • Teaching Support
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Student Success
INITIATIVES
  • Student Experience
  • Academic Excellence
  • SEM 2.0
  • Road to Graduation
  • OU Pledge
  • OU Brand
  • Champions
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Discovery
INITIATIVES
  • Path to R1
  • Community-based
  • Research
  • Center for Undergraduate
  • Research
  • Mid-Career Academy
  • AI & Research
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Stewards of Place
INITIATIVES
  • Community Engagement Model
  • Talent & Economic Impact
  • Cultural Ambassador
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Sustainable University

INITIATIVES
  • Sustainable University
    • Sustainable Campus
    • Sustainable Academy
    • Sustainable Business Model
  • Technical Excellence
  • Sense of Place
  • Mission-based Entrepreneurship
  • Comprehensive Campaign
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