WSU Vancouver Vision Statement

Vision

Washington State University Vancouver will be recognized as a vibrant, urban campus that provides distinctive academic and research programs and, with deep ties to its land-grant roots, is valued by its community.

Mission

WSU Vancouver is an engaged research university committed to increasing access to higher education in Southwest Washington. The university is dedicated to offering world-class undergraduate and graduate degrees via student-centered, relevant education; advancing knowledge and creativity; and engaging with the community.

Goals 2011-2016

  1. Provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare students for success in a global society.
  2. Advance research, scholarship and creative activity with emphasis on our areas of distinctiveness: technology, environmental sustainability, and leadership.
  3. Advance diversity.

Strategies 2011-2016

For Goal 1

  • WSU Vancouver graduates will be successful in their career opportunities and post baccalaureate studies, and actively engaged in their local communities.
  • Provide and support high-impact undergraduate learning experiences that engage students, including undergraduate research.
  • Demonstrate learning outcomes and develop core competencies and transportable skills in our students.
  • Develop and support outstanding graduate educational opportunities, with an increasing emphasis on doctoral programs.
  • Significantly improve retention and graduation rates of our students, while maintaining high academic standards.

For Goal 2

Increase the impact and production of published research, scholarship, and creative activity.

  • Increase external support and funding for research, scholarship, and creative activity.
  • Support, reward, and enhance research, scholarship, and creative activities that intentionally:
    • Increase partnerships with organizations, public agencies, and community, professional, and disciplinary groups
    • Address areas of diversity
    • Reflect interdisciplinary endeavors
    • Increase opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in research initiatives
  • Continue to build a climate of support and infrastructure that advances research, scholarship, and creative activity.

For Goal 3

    • Recruit and continually improve retention of a diverse student body, faculty, administration, and staff.
    • Increase inclusion capacity for the campus community and support initiatives that reflect a broad understanding of diversity.
    • Continue to build a climate of support and infrastructure that accommodates the needs of a diverse community.

WSU Vancouver Vision Statement 2011 (PDF)