University Initiatives
Introduction to the idea of Univeristy Initiatives
Strategic Plan
Recognizing the need for a new strategic plan to guide NC State, Chancellor Oblinger initiated a process in fall 2005 to develop a new one. The campus leadership - including deans, executive officers, faculty leadership, and a department heads' representative - drafted a new plan for review by faculty, students, and staff. The new plan was finalized after review by the Board of Trustees in April 2006.
Strategic Plan (June 2006) (PDF file)
Compact Plan
Five Focus Areas, Three concept, Investment Priorities
In his State of NC State speech, Chancellor James Oblinger committed the university to taking a leadership role in meeting some of the most important challenges facing society, introducing new initiatives and goals in five key areas.
“These five focus areas not only encompass some of the world’s most pressing needs, but also match NC State’s capacity for teaching, research and engagement. They are the reasons we must continue to be leaders, drivers and translators of change,” the chancellor said.
The focus areas are supported by the university’s strategic plan and compact plan, and include
Year of Energy 2008
NC State will marshal its resources to focus on energy and the environment. An energy council made up of students, faculty, staff and industry representatives has begun the planning process for a “Year of Energy.” The council will not only concentrate on building partnerships and momentum, but also on how we build on our academic resources to create scholarships and academic programs focused around energy and the environment. Learn More about what NC State is doing.
UNC Tomorrow - NC State's Response
UNC Tomorrow was initiated by UNC president Erskine Bowles and board chair Jim Phillips to help UNC institutions become more responsive to the needs and challenges of our state. During 2007, the UNC Tomorrow Commission compiled information about those needs and challenges through campus visits, faculty and student input, faculty scholars’ research and analyses, eleven open “community forums” around the state, and a citizens’ survey. In December 2007, the Commission completed its recommendations.