UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GOAL PRIORITIES

1. Maintain a high quality faculty, including the provision of a supportive climate for professional development.

2. Attract and retain undergraduate, graduate, and professional students of high quality.

3. Build and maintain library holdings and services and other information resources sufficient to support academic programs, research, and service.

4. Identify, promote, and support teaching effectiveness.

5. Maintain a faculty of sufficient size to support the academic program, research programs, and professional development.

6. Increase research, scholarly, and creative achievement and its dissemination.

7. Offer a comprehensive range of challenging academic programs.

Other Goals

(Not in priority order)

Attract and retain diverse student populations.

Promote a campus climate that supports the academic, personal, and physical development of students.

Attract and maintain a diverse faculty.

Offer nationally recognized graduate and professional programs.

Identify and meet state needs for educational programs, collaboration, and leadership.

Encourage faculty and student participation and leadership in national and international academic communities.

Improve the quality of life in the workplace for University employees.

Provide high quality service throughout the state by means of educational, professional, and technological programs.

Expand cultural opportunities both on campus and in Arkansas communities.

Develop and implement a campus master plan for buildings and ground improvement.

Develop and implement a plan for maintenance and operation of facilities, and acquisition, maintenance, and operation of equipment to support the academic program.