{"id":2,"date":"2017-05-03T18:11:40","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T18:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finish-in-four\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-01-29T14:09:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T20:09:51","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/strategicplan\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #000000;background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2025\/12\/20251210_MoWest-Strategic-Plan-Image-scaled.jpg&quot;);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffc700;\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\"><span style=\"color: #ffc700;\">2026-2030<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffc700;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h1 style=\"font-size: 450%; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">BUILDING A<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffc700;\">PREMIER REGIONAL UNIVERSITY\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:50px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A Strategic Vision for Missouri Western State University<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2026\/01\/2026_Strategic_Plan_11102025.pdf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Read Full Strategic Plan<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#000000;\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">PRIORITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#000000;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2>Commitment<\/h2>\n<p>Missouri Western State University is committed to becoming the premier open access regional university by preparing students for success through applied learning experiences. Guided by a strategic plan centered on four key priorities, the university continues to remove barriers to expand access and opportunities to education while meeting the evolving needs of our students and the communities we serve.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2>Priorities and opportunities:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Enhance student-centered transformational experiences<\/li>\n<li>Invest in people and places<\/li>\n<li>Cultivate meaningful community collaborations<\/li>\n<li>Improve educational attainment in the region<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f2f2f2;padding: 15px 15px 15px 15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Mission Statement<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%; line-height: 80%;\">Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Vision Statement<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%; line-height: 80%;\">Missouri Western State University will be the premier regional open access university, known for transforming the lives of our students and the communities we serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 0px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2><i class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-arrow-right fas circle-no fusion-text-flow\" style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:10px;\"><\/i><style>i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-1{ color: #ffc700;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-1:hover { color: #ffc700;}<\/style> Priority 1: Enhance student-centered transformational learning experiences<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 31px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #3a3a3a !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9d0032154ad513d82\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#9d0032154ad513d82\" href=\"#9d0032154ad513d82\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Opportunity 1: Optimize recruitment, retention and degree completion empowering each student to thrive academically and personally. Focus on creating transformational experiences through enhanced campus life. \u25bc<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9d0032154ad513d82\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3>Measure:<\/h3>\n<p>Track first year-first time students, student retention, degrees completed, incoming and retention of graduate students while increasing positivity in the student experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9489ae5d9f936e649\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#9489ae5d9f936e649\" href=\"#9489ae5d9f936e649\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Opportunity 2: Develop and maintain academic programs that equip students and lifelong learners to lead and innovate in the regional economy and beyond. \u25bc<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9489ae5d9f936e649\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3>Measure:<\/h3>\n<p>Track degree completion, increase in employed graduates and students earning industry-recognized credentials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dea5ef8276707bafe\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#dea5ef8276707bafe\" href=\"#dea5ef8276707bafe\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Opportunity 3: Enhance MoWest brand awareness and reputation to improve student, faculty, staff and community experience. \u25bc<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dea5ef8276707bafe\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3>Measure:<\/h3>\n<p>Annual perception survey<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2><i class=\"fb-icon-element-2 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-arrow-right fas circle-no fusion-text-flow\" style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:10px;\"><\/i><style>i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-2{ color: #ffc700;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-2:hover { color: #ffc700;}<\/style> Priority 2: Invest in our people, processes and places<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-2 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-2 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-2.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 31px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-2 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-2 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2-2 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-2 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-2.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #3a3a3a !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2-2\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cbfaf979db2f3e5a2\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-2\" data-target=\"#cbfaf979db2f3e5a2\" href=\"#cbfaf979db2f3e5a2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Opportunity 1: Cultivate a culture of excellence by investing in and supporting faculty and staff. Including the implementation of a People Plan and consistent professional development framework. \u25bc<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cbfaf979db2f3e5a2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3>Measure:<\/h3>\n<p>Track faculty\/staff engagement and satisfaction with a survey, focus on staff and faculty retention, create succession plans to ensure a smooth transition forward; participation and completion of leadership development to increase engagement and professional satisfaction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8dcc41cecda01d6a4\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-2\" data-target=\"#8dcc41cecda01d6a4\" href=\"#8dcc41cecda01d6a4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Opportunity 2: Optimize and memorialize institutional processes to improve quality, communication and overall performance. \u25bc<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8dcc41cecda01d6a4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3>Measure:<\/h3>\n<p>Review and memorialize processes to increase cost savings and department communication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4ecce8bfbb3438d40\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-2\" data-target=\"#4ecce8bfbb3438d40\" href=\"#4ecce8bfbb3438d40\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Opportunity 3: Revitalize and implement a Master Facilities Plan to modernize and create an inspiring campus environment. \u25bc<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4ecce8bfbb3438d40\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3>Measure:<\/h3>\n<p>Using the annual perception survey to track overall perception, user satisfaction and completion of projects<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-4{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2><i class=\"fb-icon-element-3 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-arrow-right fas circle-no fusion-text-flow\" style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:10px;\"><\/i><style>i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-3{ color: #ffc700;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-3:hover { color: #ffc700;}<\/style> Priority 3: Cultivate meaningful regional collaborations<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-3 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-3 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-3.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 31px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-3 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-3 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2-3 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-3 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-3.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #3a3a3a !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2-3\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"53a892a387b8b069f\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-3\" data-target=\"#53a892a387b8b069f\" href=\"#53a892a387b8b069f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Opportunity 1: Execute the role of a public regional university by aligning academic programs and student experiences with regional workforce needs. \u25bc<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"53a892a387b8b069f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3>Measure:<\/h3>\n<p>Using a Labor Market and skills analysis to align programs with regional need, track graduate placement rates in the service region and increase the number of employer partnerships<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d78650d3243c6904b\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-3\" data-target=\"#d78650d3243c6904b\" href=\"#d78650d3243c6904b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Opportunity 2: Expand and diversify non-tuition\/fee revenue sources while fostering a culture of data-informed decision-making. \u25bc<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d78650d3243c6904b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3>Measure:<\/h3>\n<p>Using data to make informed decisions to align external funding sources with regional need to increase new non-tuition and fee revenue source partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0952229a9b40a0884\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-3\" data-target=\"#0952229a9b40a0884\" href=\"#0952229a9b40a0884\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Opportunity 3: Build a regional advocacy coalition to champion and elevate public support for the University. \u25bc<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0952229a9b40a0884\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3>Measure:<\/h3>\n<p>Increase the number of advocacy partners to gain legislative support and investment on the university<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 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nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2><i class=\"fb-icon-element-4 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-arrow-right fas circle-no fusion-text-flow\" style=\"font-size:22px;margin-top:10px;\"><\/i><style>i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-4{ color: #ffc700;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-4:hover { color: #ffc700;}<\/style> Priority 4: Improve educational attainment<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-4 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-4 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-4.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 31px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-4 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-4 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2-4 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-4 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-4.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #3a3a3a !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2-4\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"56142abf057fc4a24\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-4\" data-target=\"#56142abf057fc4a24\" href=\"#56142abf057fc4a24\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Opportunity 1: Support and improve educational attainment in the region. \u25bc<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"56142abf057fc4a24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3>Measure:<\/h3>\n<p>Increase the number of enrolled students from regional high schools, direct credit enrollment and community colleges to see an improvement in degree and graduation completion in adult learners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-6{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper 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