Core Theme Fulfillment

Core theme 1: Learning

Prepare graduates to compete globally through high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the liberal arts, sciences and selected professional programs.

Core theme 2: Discovery

Create new knowledge through basic and applied research, scholarship and artistry in strategically selected fields relevant to Nevada and its role in the wider world.

Core theme 3: Engagement

Strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of people by engaging Nevada citizens, communities, and governments.

Core theme 1: Learning

Goal 1: Provide high-quality undergraduate degree programs taught by a diverse, well-qualified faculty who continually improve the curriculum through assessment and innovation.

Goal 2: Recruit a high-achieving, diverse student body and provide access and a clear path to graduation.

Goal 3: Provide high-quality graduate programs taught by research-active faculty.

Goal 4: Offer a broad array of choices for instructional format, location and schedule, including study-abroad opportunities.

Goal 5: Prepare students for personal and professional success, to be informed global citizens, and to pursue healthy lifestyles.

Core theme 2: Discovery

Goal 1: Enhance the quality, value and range of the University's research and artistry. Attain classification as a "Carnegie Research University/Very High (R1)."

Goal 2: Invest in disciplinary and interdisciplinary research areas that build upon existing strength and that are responsive to emerging needs and opportunities.

Goal 3: Strengthen infrastructure required to support world-class discovery, scholarship and creativity.

Goal 4: Revise rules, policies, and procedures to more effectively promote research, artistry and entrepreneurial activities.

Core theme 3: Engagement

Goal 1: Develop and adopt a unified concept and vision for the University's public engagement and land-grant mission.

Goal 2: Work in concert with government and industry to diversify and develop Nevada's economy and communities.

Goal 3: Improve mental and physical health and quality of life for Nevada's diverse and growing population.

Goal 4: Provide access to informal and formal learning and services for citizens of all cultural backgrounds, ages, abilities and locations.

Goal 5: Work with school districts to improve college readiness of high-school graduates.

Goal 6: Provide lectures, exhibits, performances and athletic events that enrich the cultural fabric of the community and expose young minds to the world of possibilities in academics, the arts and culture and athletics.