About ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 2027
Mission
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) transforms lives through teaching, research, community engagement and creative expression in a welcoming environment. Serving students, the state, and the communities of Southcentral Alaska, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is a comprehensive, open access, public university established on the ancestral lands of the Dena’ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples.
Vision
We are known as a university of distinction, transforming lives and communities.
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 2027 Strategic Plan is a framework that defines, communicates, and brings to life our shared expectations for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ by the year 2027. The plan builds on our strengths, and focuses attention and resources on delivering high-quality education to meet the needs of the people of Alaska, and building a better future.
After months of meetings, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive interaction at all levels of our institution, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 2027 consists of 4 key aspirations we want to reach by the year 2027, and subsequent strategies to achieve each of them.
Aspiration #1: We put students first.
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ becomes a student-centered institution.
- Achievement gaps in student learning are narrowed.
- Students are retained, persist, and graduate at increasing rates.
- Students develop and achieve ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Core Learning Competencies.
Aspiration #2: We embrace our role as a trusted and respected community partner.
Demonstrate value and meaningful progress on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 2027 aspirations
Align and communicate ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ capacity to meet community needs
Deepen and expand community engagement beyond current level
Aspiration #3: We positively impact communities and the world through innovation.
- Strengthen interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Enhance scholarship, service, and teaching related to the Arctic, aligned with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s mission.
- Increase external sponsorship of research, scholarship, and creative activities, expanding student opportunity where possible.
Aspiration #4: We accelerate excellence through continuous improvement.
- Reduce barriers and redundancies in administrative processes.
- Enhance revenue and financial sustainability through increased enrollment, external support, fundraising, and fee-for-service entrepreneurial activities.
- Strengthen ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s environmental sustainability practices.
- Students develop and achieve ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Core Learning Competencies.
