{"id":174,"date":"2021-03-25T19:23:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T19:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/tarletonforward\/?page_id=174"},"modified":"2025-10-30T02:40:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T02:40:24","slug":"tarleton-forward","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/tarleton-forward\/","title":{"rendered":"Goals and 5-Year Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"section-title-area\"><h2 class=\"section-title\">Goals and 5-Year Strategies<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-bc6a5c2c-8751-40b9-a5de-2fb04f5dc59e advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e8;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Goal I: Student Opportunity &amp; Success<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/CHSHS_Nursing-Apryl-Cornelius_0317-2-626x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Female nursing students points to monitor next to a practice patient's bed.\" class=\"wp-image-265\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:291px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/CHSHS_Nursing-Apryl-Cornelius_0317-2-626x1024.jpg 626w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/CHSHS_Nursing-Apryl-Cornelius_0317-2-184x300.jpg 184w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/CHSHS_Nursing-Apryl-Cornelius_0317-2-768x1256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/CHSHS_Nursing-Apryl-Cornelius_0317-2-940x1536.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/CHSHS_Nursing-Apryl-Cornelius_0317-2-1253x2048.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/CHSHS_Nursing-Apryl-Cornelius_0317-2-scaled.jpg 1566w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategically grow enrollment and foster a thriving learning environment characterized by transformational educational experiences that promote the holistic development, economic mobility, and success of all students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategy I-A: <\/strong>Support the well-being and success of all students, consistently outpacing our peers in engagement and achievement rates, with a strong commitment to enhancing opportunity, access, and affordability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy I-B: <\/strong>Optimize the university\u2019s educational impact through recruitment, strategic offerings and flexible learning formats, particularly in graduate and professional programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy I-C: <\/strong>Promote student socio-economic mobility and gainful employment through market-driven pathways, streamlined program navigation, and career readiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e8;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Goal II: Academic Distinction<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COAES-Aquaponics-Hydrotron_0113-442x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Female student wearing gardening gloves working in the hydroponics lab.\" class=\"wp-image-266\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:291px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COAES-Aquaponics-Hydrotron_0113-442x1024.jpg 442w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COAES-Aquaponics-Hydrotron_0113-130x300.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COAES-Aquaponics-Hydrotron_0113-768x1778.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COAES-Aquaponics-Hydrotron_0113-663x1536.jpg 663w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COAES-Aquaponics-Hydrotron_0113-884x2048.jpg 884w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COAES-Aquaponics-Hydrotron_0113-scaled.jpg 1106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Achieve academic excellence through innovative instructional practices, strategic program expansion, and a robust academic and technological infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategy II-A: <\/strong>Leverage high-impact teaching and learning practices, technology, and quality instructional design of all courses to provide a transformational and future-focused educational experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy II-B: <\/strong>Adapt and expand nationally-recognized academic programs, schools and colleges through prestigious accreditation, program review, and benchmarking against aspirational institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy II-C: <\/strong>Continue our future-focused development of Tarleton Fort Worth and expansion of academic programs and support at all outreach campuses to provide educational attainment opportunities to meet the growing marketplace needs of the region and state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy II-D: <\/strong>Continue focused efforts to impact state healthcare needs in rural and underserved sub-urban populations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e8;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Goal III: Global, Community &amp; First-Gen Initiatives<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COBA_Dominic-Aurelio-CIS_9858-540x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Male student smiling while standing next to a large internal server room.\" class=\"wp-image-268\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:291px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COBA_Dominic-Aurelio-CIS_9858-540x1024.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COBA_Dominic-Aurelio-CIS_9858-158x300.jpg 158w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COBA_Dominic-Aurelio-CIS_9858.jpg 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Promote work, service, and leadership readiness for a global economy and transnational workforce by advancing mission-focused partnerships and community values across all aspects of our multi-campus institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategy III-A: <\/strong>Leverage the university&#8217;s culture of connection and access to be a national comprehensive first-choice university with designations of excellence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy III-B: <\/strong>Promote success opportunities that enhance holistic support and retention for all learners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy III-C: <\/strong>Integrate educational experiences for students, faculty and staff to increase understanding of perspectives that enhance global competency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#e8e8e8;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M13,7h-2v4H7v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4V7z M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M12,20 c-4.41,0-8-3.59-8-8s3.59-8,8-8s8,3.59,8,8S16.41,20,12,20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Goal IV: Research Excellence, Innovation, &amp; Economic Impact<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COE_Kinesiology-Adam-Freeman_7618-621x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Male student with arm disability practices athletic training exercises.\" class=\"wp-image-250\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:291px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COE_Kinesiology-Adam-Freeman_7618-621x1024.jpg 621w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COE_Kinesiology-Adam-Freeman_7618-182x300.jpg 182w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COE_Kinesiology-Adam-Freeman_7618-768x1266.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COE_Kinesiology-Adam-Freeman_7618-932x1536.jpg 932w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/COE_Kinesiology-Adam-Freeman_7618.jpg 991w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem to enhance research, scholarship, and regional partnerships that drive innovation and economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategy IV-A: <\/strong>Mobilize faculty and student research, scholarship, and creative activities and support personnel in the process of securing and administering research funds to reach Carnegie&#8217;s <em>Very High Research Activity<\/em> status by 2031.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy IV-B: <\/strong>Enhance university resources and invest in sustainable research administration infrastructure, capacity, facilities, and personnel to build and support R1-sponsored research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy IV-C: <\/strong>Establish leadership in higher education, industry, and government partnerships to advance research, innovation and economic development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/Football_Texans-MSU-Texas_1191-686x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tarleton Texan Football players running onto the football field.\" class=\"wp-image-251\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:291px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/Football_Texans-MSU-Texas_1191-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/Football_Texans-MSU-Texas_1191-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/Football_Texans-MSU-Texas_1191-768x1146.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tarleton-state-forward-2030\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/04\/Football_Texans-MSU-Texas_1191-1029x1536.jpg 1029w, 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