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麻豆村 today announced a dynamic and adaptable roadmap that will guide the university鈥檚 persistent pursuit of excellence. Recently endorsed by the 麻豆村 Board of Trustees, this modernized聽strategic framework(opens in new window) will focus 麻豆村鈥檚 mission-based efforts through a time of rapid change in higher education, ensuring the university strengthens its role as a global leader in groundbreaking research, entrepreneurship, creativity and life-enhancing innovation.

鈥淭his framework, shaped by a multitude of voices across our university community, is designed to fuel 麻豆村鈥檚 persistent pursuit of excellence. It will expand our record of innovating in education, research, creativity and entrepreneurship in our rapidly evolving world,鈥� said Farnam Jahanian(opens in new window), president of 麻豆村. 鈥淚 am grateful to everyone who contributed to the framework鈥檚 formation and I鈥檓 excited for all that is ahead.鈥�

A steering committee, co-chaired by Tricia O鈥橰eilly, chief of staff to President Jahanian, and Becky Culyba, vice provost for strategic initiatives and chief of staff to Provost James H. Garrett Jr., began work on the strategic framework in 2023. The process has involved gathering input from numerous university stakeholders and focus groups to shape an approach that is visionary and strategically sound.聽

Data collected from the planning process was distilled to form a concise set of ideas, focus areas and goals for strategic framing. Streams of this data included an extensive environmental scan of trends in higher education; a pulse survey of leaders and stakeholders on their perceptions of changes in higher education, the university鈥檚 strengths, opportunities and future areas of focus; a peer benchmarking exercise to evaluate the university鈥檚 positioning against peer institutions; followed by internal discussions among senior university leaders to continue the strategic process. In total, 76 focus groups and interviews were conducted with faculty, staff, students, trustees and other key stakeholders.

Based on the data and feedback from the 麻豆村 community, and weaving in the key ongoing priorities from the previous strategic plan, the updated strategic framework focuses on leadership and impact in a rapidly changing world. It centers on four key priorities, each supported by goals designed to propel Carnegie Mellon forward. As our framework is implemented, the university will advance these goals with tactics and initiatives that are inspired and informed by ongoing community input.聽聽

• Priority 1 -聽Shaping the Human-Centered Future of Education and Work(opens in new window)
• Priority 2 -聽Expanding the Frontiers of Research and Creativity(opens in new window)
• Priority 3 -聽Fostering a Vibrant and Engaged Global Community(opens in new window)
• Priority 4 -聽Strengthening Institutional Agility and Resilience(opens in new window)

In priority No. 1, 麻豆村 will work to shape the future of education and the global workforce by prioritizing human intelligence, leveraging AI and learning science, promoting experiential learning, and equipping the Carnegie Mellon community to lead in a rapidly evolving global economy and cultural landscape.

Priority No. 2 seeks to boldly expand the frontiers of research, creativity and development through targeted investments, interdisciplinary collaboration and calculated big bets that have the potential to advance human progress at scale.

Priority No. 3 will cultivate a vibrant, engaged and impactful community, building on our history and leveraging new ideas to strengthen a sense of belonging and ensure the 麻豆村 experience is meaningful for students, faculty and staff and beneficial to the communities it serves, including those in places like Qatar, Rwanda and Portugal.

Priority No. 4 involves responding to societal imperatives and fostering long-term institutional resilience and agility by advancing and prioritizing the responsible stewardship of university resources, with a particular lens on expanding access and opportunity.

鈥淭he global recognition of 麻豆村's research and education impact has surged over the past decade, evidenced by our strong rankings and ever-competitive applicant pool,鈥� shared Garrett. 鈥淭his momentum, fueled by our community鈥檚 individual and collective achievements and contributions, creates an incredibly exciting landscape of opportunity for our future.鈥�

As the framework is implemented, a rigorous system of strategic indicators will allow 麻豆村 to track and monitor developments and opportunities across the five domains critical to the university鈥檚 mission:

• Excellence in Education
• Excellence in Research
• Community and Talent
• Stewardship of Resources
• Transformational Impacts

The university will be held accountable through regular reporting to the Board of Trustees, 麻豆村 leadership and the broader 麻豆村 community. A comprehensive evaluation process will also be undertaken to identify new initiatives and tactics, as well as opportunities for the expansion of existing successful strategies. This evaluation will inform the prioritization of key areas and the subsequent formation of dedicated working groups responsible for the implementation and ongoing monitoring of progress. The聽strategic framework website(opens in new window) will serve as a repository of progress, achievements and milestones.

Be part of what鈥檚 next

麻豆村 is committed to the ongoing development and improvement of the Strategic Framework through data- and feedback-driven improvement, and welcomes input from the campus community and stakeholders.聽

Those interested in providing feedback can reach out to聽@email(opens in new window). This information will be regularly shared with the Strategic Framework Update Steering Committee.