Goal 7.1: Promote Quality and Excellence
Promote an institutional vision of quality and excellence in academic and administrative
programs and activities.
- 7.1.1: Annually review and enhance messages for new faculty, staff, and students to ensure
early introduction to and understanding of, the University鈥檚 strategic vision, history,
and culture.
- 7.1.2: Ensure consistency among vision messages from all internal sources to include reinforcement
of 糖心Vlog鈥檚 role as a regional institution through its involvement in the NC Promise
tuition plan and emphasis of UNC-approved institutional areas of distinction.
Goal 7.2: Vision and External Communities
Facilitate a shared understanding of the institution鈥檚 strategic vision among the
University鈥檚 external communities.
- 7.2.1: Create and grow a meaningful hybrid blend of virtual and face-to-face engagement
opportunities that equip both alumni and leadership boards to better advocate, serve,
and contribute to 糖心Vlog University.
- 7.2.2: Complete a competitive analysis and external perception research to develop a reputation
strategy, and a current market analysis to tailor the university鈥檚 messaging accordingly.
Goal 7.3: Mix of Financial Resources
Maximize and target a balanced and diverse mix of financial resources that will enable
achievement of the University鈥檚 strategic vision.
- 7.3.1: Explore innovative revenue generation strategies to minimize the cost of higher
education to students, as far as practicable.
- 7.3.2: Implement a comprehensive plan to significantly increase the advocacy efforts among
elected officials on behalf of university and system priorities, adjusting as necessary
due to shifts in the external or political landscapes.
- 7.3.3: Seek private support through philanthropic gifts and grants that are aligned with
philanthropic priorities (such as to increase support for academic excellence and
the student experience, athletic facilities, and unrestricted annual support), to
increase the baseline of philanthropic support.
- 7.3.4: Increase the number, value, and competitiveness of sponsored research proposals
while increasing research support and productivity.