TODAY AND TOMORROW

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University of Houston- DowntownStrategic Plan
Highlights

• TODAY AND TOMORROW

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Vision

• The University of Houston-Downtown will be a
  premier city university engaging every student in
  high-impact educational experiences and ensuring
  that students graduate with 21st century skills.

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Mission

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• The University of Houston-Downtown is a
  comprehensive four-year university offering
  bachelor's and selected master's degree programs
  and providing strong academic and career
  preparation as well as life-long learning
  opportunities. Located in the heart of the city,
  the University reflects the diversity of the
  Greater Houston Metropolitan Area and, through
  its academic programs, engages with the community
  to address the needs and advance the development
  of the region. UHD is an inclusive community
  dedicated to integrating teaching, service, and
  scholarly research to develop students' talents
  and prepare them for success in a dynamic global
  society.

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Shared Values

• Excellence - UHD nurtures excellence in teaching,
  learning, scholarly work and stewardship of the
  University for the benefit of students, the
  community and the academy.
• Student Success - UHD facilitates and supports
  students in achieving their full potential for
  academic, personal and career growth through
  excellent programs.
• Inclusiveness - UHD values diversity and promotes
  access to higher education through flexible and
  affordable programs.
• Respect - UHD treats all individuals with respect
  and dignity and promotes collegiality,
  cooperation and open communication.
• Integrity - UHD is committed to the highest
  ethical standards in its operations and holds
  itself accountable to its constituencies.

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Build Distinction, Generate ResourcesThe City
is Our Campus
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UHD Vision, Mission, and Values
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Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

• Goal 1 Student Access
• Recruit increasing number of diverse students.
• Target 2020
• 18,000 students
• Students will generate 175,000 semester credit
  hours
• 900 graduate students.

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Enrollment Trend

• Goal 1 Student Access

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Graduate Enrollment Trend

• Goal 1 Student Access

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Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

• Goal 2 Student Success
• Goal 2a Advise, retain, and educate increasing
  number of students who meet the workforce needs
  of the region and state .
• Goal 2b Develop the processes, programs, and
  facilities that support the institutions intent
  to provide a superior, student-centered learning
  environment and quality experiences.
• Target 2020
• 28 six year graduation rate

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Retention and Graduation Data

• Goal 2 Student Success

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Retention and Graduation Data

• Goal 2 Student Success

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Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

• Goal 3 Programmatic Advancement
• Develop nationally and regionally prominent
  academic programs that provide students with high
  impact experiences and opportunities to gain 21st
  century skills.
• Target 2020
• 10-12 New programs and certificates.

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New Programs Offered

• Goal 3 Programmatic Advancement
• MBA
• MBA Certificates
• BS in Geosciences
• Masters in Non-Profit Management
• Masters in Rhetoric Composition

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Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

• Goal 4 Research, Scholarship, and Creative
  Activities
• Encourage faculty research, scholarship, and
  creative activities to enhance community culture
  and regional development.
• Target 2020
• 10 Million

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Research Funding Trend

• Goal 4 Research, Scholarship, and Creative
  Activities

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Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

• Goal 5 External Partnerships
• Strengthen external relations with its alumni,
  friends of the University, local and regional
  communities and businesses, and legislative and
  governmental entities.
• Target 2020
• 30 Million

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External Funding Trend

• Goal 5 External Partnerships

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Goals and Targets for 2015-2020

• Goal 6 Infrastructure
• Goal 6a Recruit, retain, and support a highly
  qualified faculty and staff.
• Goal 6b Invest in processes and infrastructure
  that supports the institution.

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Progress Card