University Strategic Plan

Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5204 USA
(269) 387-2380

Our Future: 2032

The Strategic Plan 2022-32 online publication version is hosted on Issuu the electronic publishing platform. The Strategic Plan 2022-32 document can also be downloaded as a PDF.

Download the Strategic Plan

Key priorities and full recommendations

The following are the full recommendations for each key priority area which include possible strategies and metrics that were essential in informing the goals and objectives. Further, they serve as a starting point for prioritization and refinement of institutional initiatives as the strategic plan moves into implementation. 

We empower one another to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in life and make a positive difference in the world by leveraging our institution鈥檚 academic strengths.

View full Academic Excellence recommendation

As a Carnegie Community Engagement Classification institution, we strengthen our relationships with those we serve by cultivating a campus culture grounded in communication, collaboration and engagement that fosters a sense of belonging, safety, and support for all.

View full Community Building recommendation

We actively create and continuously invest in building an inclusive and equitable environment where every member of our community feels like they belong and has access to the resources they need to thrive.

View full Diversity, Equity and Inclusion recommendation

We provide extensive, renowned global learning opportunities to all community members that develop cross-cultural competence and enhance understanding of and contribution to a more peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world.

View full Internationalization recommendation

As a doctoral university with high research activity (R2), and growing recognition of our high-caliber research and creative scholarship, we advance our institution by having a diverse portfolio of research and creative scholarship that engages students, benefits the planet, expands the frontiers of knowledge and elevates the human condition.

View full Research and Creative Scholarship recommendation

We integrate sustainability into all aspects of university functions and invest in this commitment at the highest level of institutional decision-making.

View full Sustainability recommendation

We safeguard the overall health of our community by embedding well-being into all aspects of 51福利社鈥檚 culture, administration, operations, and academics by utilizing the social determinants of health and eight dimensions of wellness-physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social, environmental, financial and occupational.

View full Well-being recommendation

Next steps and Implementation

Moving forward, University leadership will be responsible for using this Strategic Plan as a roadmap for implementing targeted initiatives to achieve these institutional goals within their own areas of influence. Meanwhile, our campus will begin to develop action plans that refine our strategies and metrics of success.