Wayne State University

Goals of the Strategic Plan

Pharmacy labGoal 1 — Exceptional Learning Experience 

  • Develop and maintain excellent faculty, equipping them with the tools for superior scholarship, teaching
    and research;
  • Upgrade key academic services, classrooms and laboratories to provide students with outstanding support and the technology necessary for academic success;
  • Create a plan for an Honors College to attract and retain the best and brightest.
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Goal 2 — Premier Research University

  • Increase endowed chairs and professorships, graduate fellowships, research assistantships and graduate programs;
  • Promote undergraduate involvement in research;
  • Bring additional research dollars to campus by promoting single-investigator, translational and multidisciplinary research.
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Football photoGoal 3 — Dynamic Campus

  • Expand on-campus activities for students, faculty and staff;
  • Strengthen learning and social programs in residential halls and enhance athletics;
  • Continue to upgrade the campus landscape and infrastructure.
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Goal 4 — Engaging Locally

  • Increase collaborations with government, business and cultural organizations;
  • Continue to develop TechTown Research and Technology Park;
  • Create thriving retail and residential projects;
  • Strengthen partnerships with community colleges and expand partnerships throughout the metropolitan region;
  • Create additional online courses and workforce retraining opportunities.
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Goal 5 — Diverse Resources

  • Partner with industry to create support for research and educational initiatives;
  • Build a culture of philanthropy through capital campaigns and alumni giving;
  • As a university of opportunity, boost student enrollment and expand the residential population.
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