Goals and Objectives
[Objectives for each goal can be viewed by clicking on the goal]

GOAL 1: Providing Increased Access to Higher Education

Florida Atlantic University will continue to provide access to higher education for residents of the region, the state and the nation and will respond to the competitive economic environment by increasing the number of degrees granted to students at all levels.

Update on Goal 1 from the September 2009 BOT Retreat

GOAL 2: Meeting Statewide Professional and
Workforce Needs

Florida Atlantic University will commit academic and fiscal resources to meeting Florida’s need for trained professionals in nursing, teaching and advanced technology.  FAU will demonstrate its commitment to recruiting and preparing students in these vital professions and to identifying emerging trends in the labor force.

Update on Goal 2 from the September 2009 BOT Retreat

GOAL 3: Building World-Class Academic Programs and Research Capacity

Florida Atlantic University will develop academic and research programs of the highest caliber to support Florida’s strategic engagement in building an economy based on high technology and to foster a culture enriched by scholarly inquiry.

GOAL 4:  Meeting Community Needs and Fulfilling Unique Institutional Responsibilities

Florida Atlantic University will be a full participant in the life of its seven-county service region.  It will advance economic development, encourage regional cooperation and sustainability, build partnerships in key areas of community need and enrich lives through lifelong learning.

Update on Goal 4 from the September 2009 BOT Retreat

GOAL 5: Building a State-of-the-Art Information
Technology Environment

Florida Atlantic University’s information technology will meet the requirements of the faculty, students, staff and administration, responding to growth and offering expanded, faster and more reliable services in teaching, research, service and administration. 

Update on Goal 5 from the September 2009 BOT Retreat

GOAL 6: Enhancing the  Physical Environment

Florida Atlantic University will create a physical environment that fosters learning and promotes cultural and social interaction among the University’s diverse communities. 

Update on Goal 6 from the September 2009 BOT Retreat

GOAL 7: Increasing the  University's Visibility

Florida Atlantic University will increase its visibility and strengthen its image locally, regionally, nationally and internationally by enhancing communication with internal and external audiences.

Update on Goal 7 from the September 2009 BOT Retreat