91制片厂 aims to be among top 25 public universities

Thursday, January 24, 2019

President James W. "Jim" Dean Jr. announces four strategic priorities that will guide 91制片厂's success.

To resounding applause, President James W. 鈥淛im鈥 Dean Jr. announced four strategic priorities to help 91制片厂 attain new heights as one of the nation鈥檚 best public universities. The overarching goal: to be among the top 25 public universities in the country in the most important measures of academic performance.

鈥淚 believe, very strongly, that this level of excellence is within our grasp,鈥 Dean said, addressing a standing-room-only crowd on the 91制片厂 campus.

Entitled 鈥淭he Future of 91制片厂,鈥 the plan focuses on expanding academic excellence, embracing New Hampshire, enhancing student success and well-being and building financial strength.

鈥91制片厂 is absolutely indispensable to the prosperity of New Hampshire,鈥 Dean said during his speech, adding, 鈥淭he lamp of knowledge, lit in Durham, will burn brightly.鈥

91制片厂 President Dean addressing a crowd
President Dean details 91制片厂's key strategic priorities and future aspirations.

鈥淚 believe, very strongly, that this level of excellence is within our grasp.鈥

Four Strategic Priorities

Expand听Academic Excellence

91制片厂 will attract increasingly strong and diverse students and faculty from across the country and abroad. The university will be known and respected for the high caliber of teaching, research and advising in its academic programs. Its听distinguished research, scholarship and doctoral education will be recognized worldwide.

To those ends, 91制片厂 will work to re-envision its Honors Program, create a Corporate Partners Program, identify and support high-potential research and graduate programs and expand graduate education.

Embrace New Hampshire

91制片厂 will work hard to make everyone in New Hampshire incredibly proud of their flagship public university. Students will grow up here wanting to come to 91制片厂, and it will be the first choice for the best and brightest students from New Hampshire and around the world. 91制片厂 will build collaborations that support New Hampshire鈥檚 economy and quality of life, and will be a trusted, valuable and consistent partner.

The initiatives to achieve this goal include creating a business council, expanding visits by leadership and students at the state capital and partnering with New Hampshire high schools.

Enhance Student Success and Well-Being

91制片厂 will ensure that all students graduate on time as engaged and ethical global citizens. They will be prepared to thrive in their first jobs and throughout their careers. In order to do this, 91制片厂 will become a national leader in designing the educational experience from the first year to graduation.

Plans include a 91制片厂-wide retention program that focuses on the first two years of college, rethinking 91制片厂鈥檚 core curriculum and providing state-of-the-art teaching and learning.

Share Your Thoughts

91制片厂 President Jim Dean

President Dean encourages the 91制片厂 community to become a part of the discussion.

Email your comments and insights to presidents.office@unh.edu.

Build Financial Strength

91制片厂 will be a national leader in cost management and aligning its budget and resources with its strategic priorities. 91制片厂 will become more accessible and affordable for students by diversifying revenue sources and managing expenses. 91制片厂 will meet the full range of student needs by providing world-class faculty, facilities and organization.

Initiatives include establishing a new standalone finance department, to be led by a chief financial officer, examining cost management in academic and non-academic areas, diversifying tuition revenue and initiating a new capital campaign.

See the full set of aspirations and initiatives and learn how you can get involved at The Future of 91制片厂 website.

Photographer: 
Jeremy Gasowski | 91制片厂 Marketing | jeremy.gasowski@unh.edu | 603-862-4465
Videographer: 
Scott Ripley | 91制片厂 Marketing | scott.ripley@unh.edu | 603-862-1855