1. Enhance the Purpose, Value & Impact of a JMU Education
Delivering on the Madison Promise through two guarantees, the Employment Guarantee and the Employer Guarantee, we will:
- Align curriculum with workforce needs
- Expand career-connected learning
- Strengthen employer partnerships
2. Invest in Our People
By empowering the people who deliver the mission, we will:
- Align faculty and staff workload with strategic priorities
- Enhance employee well-being
- Increase compensation competitiveness
- Modernize technology infrastructure that faculty and staff use to do their work effectively
3. Chart a New Path as a National Research University
Expanding research to drive impact, we will:
- Increase undergraduate research opportunities
- Expand research infrastructure
- Grow doctoral programs in key areas
- Develop centers of excellence
4. Become the Preferred Partner for the Commonwealth & Beyond
Driving workforce and economic growth, we will:
- Coordinate university-wide partner engagement
- Align academic programs with workforce needs
- Expand the College of Health and Behavioral Studies
5. Create an Innovative Campus Community
Transforming JMU's physical environment - new residential facilities, the Madison District, and a Living Lab framework that unites learning, living, and community engagement. Learn more
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