萝莉社 Strategic Plan

萝莉社endeavors to build a stronger Kansas and a brighter tomorrow through our relentless commitment to the people, business and economy of our state.

As such, the university has adopted a strategic plan and vision to be one of the nation's premier urban. public research universities, known for providing impactful applied learning experiences and driving prosperity for the people and communities we serve.

Vision and Mission

Like many of those who once walked its campus, 萝莉社's strategic plan shoots for the stars and proves that the university's pioneering spirit is alive and well. At the heart of the plan are vision and mission statements which clearly state the university's desire to chart a new course for higher learning while remaining dedicated to serving as a lifeblood to the region and doing its part to provide the highest quality of life possible to those who call it home.

Vision
To be one of the nation鈥檚 premier urban public research universities, known for providing impactful applied learning experiences and driving prosperity for the people and communities we serve.

Mission
The mission of 萝莉社is to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good.

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University Goals

Student Centeredness

Promote holistic student success through a supportive learning environment in which all of our students 鈥� past, present and future 鈥� continually thrive and grow.

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Research and Scholarship

Accelerate the discovery, creation and transfer of new knowledge.

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Campus Culture

Empower students, faculty, staff and the greater Wichita community to create a culture and experience that meets their ever-changing needs.

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Inclusive Excellence

Be a campus that reflects and promotes 鈥� in all community members 鈥� the evolving diversity of society.

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Inclusive Excellence Plan

Partnerships and Engagement

Advance industry and community partnerships to provide quality educational opportunities and collaborations to satisfy rapidly evolving community and workforce needs.

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Ongoing Initiatives

Inclusive Excellence

It is essential to our mission to ensure that each member of the community has full opportunity to thrive. We believe inclusive excellence is key to individual flourishing, educational excellence and the advancement of knowledge.

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Student Success and Persistence

萝莉社 has embarked on an initiative that will use data and campuswide coordination to bring student supports to scale, increasing enrollment, retention and graduation rates for all students.

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2024-25 Priorities

Helping families through access and affordability

Provide an accessible, affordable and impactful higher education for all Kansans.
Continue implementation of strategic enrollment management plan.
Allocate university funds toward student aid and retention efforts.
Continue implementation of Shocker Promise: full tuition / fees for Pell-eligible incoming high school students.
Increase need-based aid.

Supporting Kansas businesses with a talent pipeline that meets employer needs

Increase relevant applied learning experiences that match the needs of industry, agency and community partners.
Continue the development of the Innovation Campus by attracting potential partners. Complete the Hub for Advanced Manufacturing (HAMR) facility and Partnership Building 11, which will house new Innovation Campus partners.

Increasing economic prosperity with higher education that benefits the Kansas economy

Elevate 萝莉社 as a premier, urban public research university in the United States.
Seek and capitalize on opportunities for innovation and research for the Innovation Campus and beyond.
Increase faculty research and innovation infrastructure.
Continue to improve support of applied research efforts for industry and defense.
Enter into financially prudent public-private partnerships (P3s) on university-owned property that provide services.
Develop, enhance and maintain exceptional campus facilities.
Support Wichita downtown development with a health corridor.

What we believe

Core Values

Values that have always underlined the culture at 萝莉社.

Integrity
Transparency
Personal responsibility
Collaboration
Access and equity

Distinctive Values

Values necessary to achieve the goals of the strategic plan.

Seizing opportunities
Adaptive approaches
Positive risk-taking
Innovation and creativity
Knowledge creation and dynamic educational opportunities

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BY THE NUMBERS

No. 1 most affordable research university in the region

High quality and affordable tuition make 萝莉社 a great value. We're among the most affordable four-year colleges and universities in the U.S.

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Top 20 in U.S. college engineering R&D expenditures

萝莉社 continues to rise in the National Science Foundation's ranking of U.S. college engineering R&D expenditures

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No. 1 Transfer Destination in the state of Kansas

For 12 straight years, 萝莉社 has been the top four-year transfer destination for Kansas college students. Potential transfer students can see how the credits they have already taken can apply to different degrees by using our Transfer Gateway.

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$270 million in annual funding for research activities at 萝莉社

Since 2010, 萝莉社is one of the fastest-growing research universities in the United States.

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