In order to align the management of fiscal, human, and material resources, the university established strategic priorities. Such priorities provide a sharp plan focus over a particular period of time. When the university is determining where to invest resources or how to assess performance, we will begin (but not end) with these priorities.
Priority #1 – Being the Change at Work and in the World
We will be an innovative engine powering student lifelong learning and providing the skill sets and solutions that education, business, government and other constituents have come to expect from JMU as we are truly being the change.
Supporting Core Qualities and Linked University Goals:
- National Prominence 1A
- Academic Quality: Outstanding Programs 3A, 3B, 3E, 3F, 3G
- Academic Quality: Excellence in Teaching and Scholarly Endeavors 4B, 4C
- Student Health & Well-Being 5A
- Student Life & Success 6A
- Engagement 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D
- Fiscal & Facility Stewardship 10E
Priority #2 – Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
We will advance access and affordability for qualified students from all backgrounds, diligently removing obstacles to success.
Supporting Core Qualities and Linked University Goals:
- National Prominence 1D
- Access, Inclusivity and Diversity 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G
- Student Life & Success 6C
- Fiscal & Facility Stewardship 10G
Priority #3 – Attracting the Students of Tomorrow
Our approach to enrollment management will be visionary and innovative, astutely anticipating national demographic trends, meeting community needs and fueling Virginia’s commitment to be the most well-educated state.
Supporting Core Qualities and Linked University Goals:
- National Prominence 1C, 1D
- Access, Inclusivity and Diversity 2A, 2D, 2F, 2G
- Academic Quality: Outstanding Programs 3C
- Student Life & Success 6C
- Engagement 7A
- Fiscal & Facility Stewardship 10G
Priority #4 – Strengthening Support & Infrastructure
We will expand revenue streams and increase fundraising in order to address enrollment challenges and the desire to control tuition increases.
Supporting Core Qualities and Linked University Goals:
