New Five-year Strategic Plan
Fresno State’s new strategic plan outlines the comprehensive goals and strategies that will steer the university in “growing the Valley of opportunity” over the next five years.
“We will strengthen the academic preparation of our students and ensure their future success; enhance faculty research and staff development; and deepen our impact in our region and beyond through partnerships with industry and community organizations,” says Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, who shared the finalized strategic plan with faculty and staff at an assembly on Aug. 17 after months of collecting input.
The strategic plan, driven by numerous committees of faculty, staff, students and community members, is the product of feedback gathered from thousands of individuals both on and off campus. The planning committee was chaired by Dr. Sergio La Porta, an Armenian studies professor at Fresno State.
The plan identifies four core values — exploration, excellence, inclusion and community — each of which are detailed within the 30-page document.
It also includes five overarching goals for the university:
- Enhance personal and professional fulfillment.
- Bridge campus and community.
- Be an innovative driver of regional progress with a global impact.
- Modernize facilities, infrastructure and technology.
- Embody full inclusivity and belongingness.
Each of these goals comes with detailed strategies and measurables that will be tracked over the next five years.
The plan also includes the university’s refreshed mission statement: “Fresno State empowers students for success through a transformative education rooted in active service with diverse communities.” Fresno State’s strategic plan is a dynamic action plan that will be adaptive to the needs of the institution as it evolves. To view the strategic plan, scan the QR code or visit: president.fresnostate.edu/strategic-plan.
