2008-2014 Strategic Plan

In September 2007, Purdue President France A. Córdova appointed eight working groups that formed the vanguard in the creation of the University's next strategic plan. In June 2008, the new six-year strategic plan was approved by Purdue's Board of Trustees.

The plan will position the University to meet the challenges facing humanity, grow and create opportunities for Indiana and the global economy, and enhance student learning for success in a changing world.

Three major goals form the plan's foundation:

• Launching tomorrow's leaders by enhancing student success with careers in a dynamic global society, as well as fostering intellectual, professional and personal development for lifelong learning.
• Promoting discovery with delivery by conducting field-defining research with breakthrough outcomes and catalyzing research-based economic development and entrepreneurship.
• Meeting global challenges by enhancing Purdue's presence and impact in addressing grand challenges of humanity.

"Purdue made great strides with its last strategic plan," President France A. Córdova said. "The research enterprise expanded, engagement activities were elevated increasing Purdue's visibility and reputation, and student quality improved."

"Now, we will build upon this foundation to achieve a leadership position in the world. Together with the Board of Trustees and the breadth of Purdue's constituents, the entire Purdue community will strive to achieve its energizing vision of new synergies."

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