Strategic Directions for Arkansas State University – Jonesboro
Adopted by the Strategic Planning Council
April 8, 2004

1.         Enhance the university’s reputation, visibility, and influence.

2.         Enhance learning by focusing on the institution’s priorities – teaching, research, and service.

3.         Develop a cohesive campus community based on strong shared governance, excellent communication, and mutual respect.

4.         Develop a culture of assessment to continually and systematically examine and enhance educational and institutional outcomes.

5.         Increase enrollment, retention rate, and graduation rate of both undergraduate and graduate students.

6.         Enhance the diversity and inclusiveness of students, faculty, staff, and curriculum.

7.         Increase resources to the university.

8.         Strategically allocate/reallocate resources among divisions and colleges based on institutional priorities.

 9.         Develop an environment that fosters social and economic development.