Build and sustain campus climates that value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all students, faculty, and staff
Develop effective programs for educational, scientific, health, cultural, economic and social outreach with local, state, and global communities
Establish innovative partnerships with industry, government and non-profit organizations for economic workforce development
Leverage Extension programs to translate the research and teaching activities at our universities to citizens of Missouri and beyond
Engage our constituencies to achieve our objectives and to serve as advocates
Encourage collaborative interdisciplinary innovation and entrepreneurship across disciplines and campuses to lead to economic development
Inclusive Excellence
Ensure increased access and success of undergraduate, graduate and professional students from diverse backgrounds, life histories, and abilities
Recruit, retain, and promote faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds, life histories, and abilities
Design challenging courses, curricula, and learning opportunities for students at all levels to prepare them for global citizenship and work
Create challenging and engaging professional development opportunities to increase faculty and staff multicultural competencies and create inclusive learning environments
Create a university climate that is supportive, respectful, and values differing perspectives and experiences
Redesign policies and processes to remove barriers to inclusion and equity
The Missouri Compacts for Achieving Excellence are five unifying principles that inform and guide the universities and their strategic plans.
