Fulfilling CU’s Mission

Between the summer of 2019 and the spring of 2021, the University of Colorado (CU) conducted a collaborative and inclusive strategic planning process to identity common themes that would help guide the university for the next five years and beyond. Priorities identified collectively by stakeholders involved throughout the process will advance CU’s Mission.

The CU system strategic plan is a high level plan that aligns all elements of governance (regents, system and campuses) to achieve a focused set of goals that are essential to fulfilling the university’s mission. The system plan does not replicate or replace campus strategic plans, but is achieved through them. CU’s strategic plan elevates and makes the case for CU with the state and shines light on its successes and needs.

“The University of Colorado is a public research university with multiple campuses serving Colorado, the nation, and the world through leadership in high-quality education and professional training, public service, advancing research and knowledge, and state-of-the-art health care.”

CU’s Strategic Planning Process

Engagement & Process Timeline

Strategic Planning Process Structure

Strategic Pillars

The Road Ahead

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