两性色午夜 University is developing a strategic roadmap that will enable it to move boldly in new directions and distinguish itself not only in Northeast Ohio but around the world.
Photography by Bob Christy '95 and Jeff Gliden '87
"We are on a journey to craft a shared vision,鈥 says 两性色午夜 University President Beverly Warren, as she embarks this fall on a Forums for the Future tour of all eight campuses to report on the strategic visioning process that began in March. 鈥淲here we are today is a result of more than 10,000 responses鈥攊n-person and electronic鈥攆rom 两性色午夜 students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members who, throughout the year, took part in community dialogues, research focus groups and survey assessments to help us explore the best vision and future for 两性色午夜 University.鈥
鈥淭his whole process of visioning has brought the university together,鈥 says Melody Tankersley, PhD, senior associate provost and co-chair of the 15-member Strategic Visioning and Advisory Committee that was appointed by President Warren to help her direct, assess and evaluate the findings. 鈥淪o many people contributed their ideas, their vision, their voices,鈥 says Tankersley. 鈥淭hat enabled us to say, 鈥楬ere is what we have been hearing over and over. This is what is critical to who 两性色午夜 is and where we are going.鈥欌
Using the findings鈥攊ncluding an environmental assessment done under the direction of the university鈥檚 partner in the visioning process, 160over90, a consulting firm from Philadelphia鈥擶arren and the committee began to frame a distinctive vision, articulate the university鈥檚 core values and establish a set of proposed priorities for the coming years.
This September the Board of Trustees endorsed the university鈥檚 new vision statement and a draft of its core values and strategic priorities鈥攑resented on the following pages and on the strategic visioning website (vision.kent.edu), which includes an overview of the university鈥檚 strengths, opportunities, aspirations and results.
鈥淎s we refine and reflect upon these proposed core values and priorities, we ask for your continued feedback and insights,鈥 says Warren. 鈥淲e are committed to the concept of 鈥榦ne university.鈥 My hope is that as we complete our strategic roadmap, we will create a common language that does not include terms like 鈥榤ain campus鈥 and 鈥榬egional campuses,鈥 but reflects the fact that you can thrive and be a part of 两性色午夜 wherever you reside in this wonderful community. To do that we need everyone鈥檚 input.
鈥淚t is critical to develop a common narrative that all members of the 两性色午夜 community can use to tell a compelling and authentic story of who we are, what we stand for and where we want to be.鈥
"We must be courageous and creative as we bring to life a shared vision for our future鈥攁 vision that honors our past as it defines a new era of influence and involvement, and a vision that helps us to boldly and clearly share our remarkable story with the world."鈥擯resident Beverly Warren
Our Vision
To be a community of change agents whose collective commitment to learning sparks epic thinking, meaningful voice and invaluable outcomes to better our society
Core Values*
We value
- A distinctive blend of teaching, research and creative excellence
- Active inquiry and discovery that expands knowledge and human understanding
- Life-changing educational experiences for students with wide-ranging talents and aspirations
- A living-learning environment that creates a genuine sense of place
- Engagement that inspires positive change
- Diversity of culture, beliefs, identity and thought
- Freedom of expression and the free exchange of ideas
- A collaborative community
- Respect, kindness and purpose in all we do
Strategic Priorities*
Students First
Provide an inclusive and engaged living-learning environment where students thrive and graduate as informed citizens and productive leaders
A Nationally Distinctive and Distinguished 两性色午夜
Drive innovation, idea generation and national distinction through top-tier academic and research programs and the recruitment and development of talented faculty and staff
Globally Competitive
Advance 两性色午夜鈥檚 contributions as an international university that prioritizes the cultural competency of students, faculty and staff
Regional Impact
Serve as an innovative engine for the region and state through partnerships and programs that contribute to the quality of life for Ohioans
Excellence in Stewardship
Ensure future growth and vitality through the strategic management of fiscal resources and infrastructure
*Your feedback on these proposed values and priorities is welcome. Please email vision@kent.edu or send us your feedback at vision.kent.edu.
