Priorities, Goals & Objectives

Jayhawks Rising has five campus goals, aligned with the three mission-based institutional priorities. Campus Goal Teams, consisting of leaders from across KU Lawrence and Edwards whose work aligns with the goal, work together to develop and implement strategies and set metrics and targets that meet the 16 objectives.

Below you will find the current list of objectives organized by each campus goal. The metrics, targets, and FY25 strategies will be added to this site in early 2025.

Priorities

Institutional Priorities

Research & Discovery. Two KU students and a KU professor all wearing lab glasses and coats stare at a screen.
KU is committed to conducting broad and impactful research that addresses the key challenges faced by the state, nation and world.
Goal and Objectives
Healthy & Vibrant Communities. Five KU students cross Jayhawk Boulevard in the sun
KU actively aligns resources and expertise with larger community partners to create healthy and vibrant communities that improve the quality of life of those on campus, within the state, and around the world.
Goals and Objectives
Student Success. A smiling student in graduation cap and gown standing next to a blue KU banner.
Our students are central to everything we do at the University of Kansas. They come to learn, to develop and to participate in the classroom, on campus and across research projects.
Goal and Objectives

Research & Discovery Campus Goal and Objectives

Grow Research Innovation & Impact

  • Strengthen & Align KU’s Research Enterprise
  • Recruit, Develop, & Value Excellent Scholars
  • Champion the Impact of KU Research
  • Elevate & Empower KU’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Campus Goal Team

Healthy & Vibrant Communities Campus Goals and Objectives

Create a Campus Community Culture Where All Jayhawks Thrive

  • Foster Belonging for the KU Community
  • Support Personal Growth & Wellness
  • Support and Strengthen Professional Growth

Increase Engagements with Local & Global Communities

  • Connect with Communities, State-Wide and Nationally, to Build Meaningful Programs to Open Opportunities for all Kansans
  • Strategically Mobilize KU's International Partnerships to Foster our Teaching, Research and Service Priorities

Ensure Stewardship of the Institution

  • Foster a Culture of Financial Stewardship
  • Manage a Physical Campus that is Resilient and Sustainable
  • Ensure KU's Technology Infrastructure is Adaptable to Meet Future Objectives and Challenges
Campus Goal Teams

Student Success Campus Goal and Objectives

Strengthen the Student Experience to Optimize Success

  • Increase Retention Through Holistic, Personalized Support
  • Improve Student Progression, Completion & Transition Leading to Positive Post-Credential Outcomes
  • Improve Student Outcomes Through Innovative Quality Academic Programs
  • Optimize Enrollment
Campus Goal Team