Strategic Pillars
Utah Statewide Impact
Expanding our reach across Utah by strengthening educational access, supporting economic mobility, and ensuring Extension remains strong and relevant for every community.
Student Success & Value
Focusing unapologetically on degree completion and on delivering a meaningful return on investment for every student.
Discovery with Purpose
Advancing research and innovation that address real-world challenges across land and water, air and energy, space and defense, agriculture and AI, education and extension, and the intersection of technology and human well-being.
Civic-Mindedness
Leading with authenticity and integrity while fostering civic-minded graduates and championing thoughtful dialogue and the pursuit of peace.
Annual Cycle
The implementation cycle consists of four primary components:
Design Summit
Annual Launch Event
Strategic Design Events
Impact Showcase
Strategic Plan Timeline
The What
Executive teams establish what the strategic high-impact initiatives for their pillar are
March
Executive Sponsor Meeting
April
Design Summit Orientation
Summer
Design Prep
September/October
Design Summit Event
October/November
Annual Launch
The How
Individual design teams are formed to develop how the initiatives will happen
October
Executive Sponsor Team Huddle
TBD
First Design Event
November
Executive Summit Team Huddle
December
Executive Sponsor Team Huddle
TBD
Executive Sponsors ULC Update
January
Executive Summit Team Huddle
TBD
Second Design Event
February
Executive Sponsor Team Huddle
March
Executive Summit Team Huddle
April/May
Impact Showcase