MSU 2030: Strategic Plan Themes
Six strategic themes are at the core of MSU’s strategic plan. The themes provide the framework for broad, outcome-oriented goals that also represent the thinking of the greater Spartan community. The order of the themes is intentional. The plan begins with a focus on people, with the success of our students, faculty and staff at the heart of all that we do.
1. STUDENT SUCCESS
At Michigan State, we believe every student we admit has the ability to succeed and graduate. We feel a sense of urgency to improve graduation rates, because a college degree is the best route to individual opportunity and an educated workforce strengthens Michigan and the nation. By 2030, we will increase the six-year graduation rate by 5% to 86%. Read more: https://strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan/student-success
2. FACULTY & STAFF SUCCESS
Creating an environment in which excellence and opportunity thrive will attract and keep talent and create conditions where staff and faculty can do their best work, individually and collaboratively. We will seek recognition for the excellence and innovation this culture fosters, pursuing an increase in faculty and staff external awards of 10% per year and a 15% increase by 2030 in the number of recipients of highly prestigious academic awards and national academies members. Read more: https://strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan/staff-faculty-success
3. DISCOVERY, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION FOR EXCELLENCE AND GLOBAL IMPACT
At Michigan State, we pursue excellence in service to the common good, generating new knowledge and applying it in practical ways to address complex societal problems. We will expand our capacity for local and global impact, and by 2030 will reach $1 billion in annual research expenditures, an increase of about $275 million in annual expenditures. Read more: https://strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan/innovation-for-global-impact
4. SUSTAINABLE HEALTH
Michigan State’s approach to advancing health and excellence in health education has consistently focused on people, communities, partnerships and innovative thinking. These themes will continue as we aim to triple National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding within five years. Read more: https://strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan/sustainable-health
5. STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY
Michigan State is working toward climate neutrality by mid-century, doing our part to address the global climate crisis within our own community and on our own campus. On this journey, we aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from our 2010 baseline, eliminating 292,934 metric tons of CO2. Read more: https://strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan/stewardship-sustainability
6. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Michigan State is dedicated to providing opportunity through education and building the future of Michigan and the nation with the talent and contributions of individuals from all backgrounds and communities. We will advance equity by eliminating race and ethnicity opportunity gaps across all subgroups of students by 2030. Read more: https://strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan/dei
Learn more about Michigan State University’s Strategic Plan at https://strategicplan.msu.edu/
