Vision Statement for 2014

Through the Mission, Vision, Goals and Actions of Illinois State University’s Strategic Plan titled Educating Illinois, Illinois State University will be recognized in 2014 as:

• An institution that prepares students to be successful in a globally competitive and culturally diverse environment, while serving the University-related needs of its faculty, staff, alumni and university stakeholders
• A branded national leader in selected academic programs, scholarship and service as reflected in university ranking systems and college-related publications
• An academically entrepreneurial university, with an emphasis on reviewing current offerings and exploring new academic opportunities, including the possibility of additional professional schools
• A world-wide partner with innovative academic, corporate and governmental organizations
• A campus with facilities that reflect the University’s heritage, while recognizing the need to use sustainable resources that protect and enhance the environment
• A technologically advanced institution that facilitates high-quality campus and distance learning, teaching and research
• A top choice of employers as they search for highly qualified individuals who can become outstanding employees in Illinois and beyond
• A university that prepares students for the active civic engagement that is important in a democratic society
• A campus that offers a diverse spectrum of academic, cultural, social and athletic activities
• An institution that respects the need to maintain affordability and accessibility for Illinois State students and responds to the reduced federal and state commitment to higher education funding through aggressive private fundraising

Presented 02/16/2007/Resolution No. 2007.02/06 - passed unanimously