MISSIONThe University of Louisiana Monroe seeks students who find value in our programs and prepares them to compete, succeed, and contribute in an ever-changing global society through a transformative education.

VISIONThe University of Louisiana Monroe will be recognized among the top 200 universities in the nation for excellence in teaching, research, and innovation, with an emphasis on the health sciences.

CORE VALUES

As students and members of ULM’s faculty and/or staff, we desire these values at all times.

STRATEGIC PLAN2016-2021

(rev 2013-2018)

Member of the UL System | AA/EOE

See www.ulm.edu/strategicplanning for the complete strategic plan and all annual reports.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

As students and members of ULM’s faculty and/or staff, we believe that applying these principles is necessary for achieving our vision.

• Academic freedom• Diversity• Excellence

• Integrity• Scholarship• Service

• Commitment• Accountability• Innovation

• Efficiency• Collaboration• Achievement

Long-term objectives

a. Internal organizational structure: create the optimal financial organizational structure

b. Financial sustainability for the academic program mix: develop and implement a financial sustainability review process

c. Institutional authority and control of tuition: report on regional and differential tuition rates

d. New revenue streams: develop strategies to expand all revenue streams

e. Athletics: promote attendance and support ULM athletics teams while maintaining a balanced budget

Long-term objectives

a. Definition and measurement of vision: develop performance metrics for the terms top 200 universities in the nation, and excellence in teaching, research, and innovation

b. Operational performance and continuous improvement cycle: annually review and report on continuous improvement cycles throughout the university

c. Communication and marketing plan: implement and annually review and report on a communication and marketing plan

d. Acknowledgement of achievement: implement an employee recognition program

Long-term objectives

a. Student/academic support services: improve advising, enrollment management processes, and student advocacy

b. Critical skills needed by students: identify skill sets for academic and workforce success

c. Long-term relationships: improve university communication over the range from prospect to alumnus and improve alumni commitment to the university

d. Technology: implement best practices in IT, including sustainability and support to academic and student services

Long-term objectives

a. Academic program portfolio: implement an academic program review process

b. Academic infrastructure: provide support for high-quality faculty

c. Targeted student population: implement a marketing and recruitment plan to approach and maintain program capacity levels

d. Pedagogical strategies: implement active-learning pedagogical strategies

e. Online instruction: become the institution of choice for post-traditional learners within 100 miles of Monroe

f. Research: increase the revenue stream

g. Graduate enrollment: attain SREB Four-Year 2 status and increase enrollment

STRATEGY 1:Transform ULM to thrive in an inconsistent financial environment. (CBO)

STRATEGY 4:Achieve recognition of our vision. (VPSA)

STRATEGY 2:Position ULM to adapt to a rapidly-changing educational environment. (VPAA)

STRATEGY 3:Improve critical elements to student success from application to graduation and beyond. (EVP)