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Our Vision

To be an exceptional learning community that lifts each member and advances society.

We Are Jayhawks Rising

 

As a member of the KU community, you are part of Jayhawks Rising.

Jayhawks Rising is our strategic plan, the result of a highly engaging, multi-year planning process involving many groups and individuals. It is now in the implementation phase and includes dozens of strategies designed to advance us toward our vision to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each member and advances society.

The three mission-based institutional priorities for Jayhawks Rising are Student Success, Healthy & Vibrant Communities, and Research & Discovery. Thirteen objectives were identified under the three priorities. Each objective has co-leaders – deans, vice provosts and governance leaders with responsibilities tied to the objective – who will guide our efforts, involve stakeholders and lead implementation of strategies and action steps and help ensure continuous progress and success. 

Strategic Alignment

The Jayhawks Rising Strategic Alignment Model represents the structure and flow of the strategic plan for KU's Lawrence and Edwards campuses. It is inspired by our vision to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each member and advances society.

Institutional Priorities

Institutional Priorities

Student Success. A smiling student in graduation cap and gown standing next to a blue KU banner.
Our students are central to everything we do at the University of Kansas. They come to learn, to develop and to participate in the classroom, on campus and across research projects.
Healthy & Vibrant Communities. Five KU students cross Jayhawk Boulevard in the sun
KU actively aligns resources and expertise with larger community partners to create healthy and vibrant communities that improve the quality of life of those on campus, within the state, and around the world.
Research & Discovery. Two KU students and a KU professor all wearing lab glasses and coats stare at a screen.
KU is committed to conducting broad and impactful research that addresses the key challenges faced by the state, nation and world.

Strategies and Progress