Alex Davis

The document introduces "Imagine 2023," the new strategic plan for South Dakota State University. This plan is built upon core values of being people-centered, creativity, integrity, diversity, and excellence. Its mission is to offer a rich academic experience and an environment of inclusion through student-centered education, creative activities, research innovation, and engagement to improve quality of life. The vision is for the university to become a premier land-grant institution known for high value, innovation, and bold impact. The plan outlines four main goals: achieving excellence through transformative education, cultivating and strengthening community engagement, fostering innovation and increasing research/scholarship/creative activity, and becoming a growing, high-performing, and healthy university, supported by strategic enrollment management and financial stewardship.

The discussion centered on the university's strategic plan, titled Imagine 2023, and the implementation of key performance indicators across various institutional goals. Topics included research initiatives, faculty and staff development, student success metrics, campus climate assessments, enrollment strategies, and community engagement. Additionally, the leadership introduced the SD State Bold Initiatives as a new category to drive transformative change and innovation within the institution.

This State of the University Address outlines South Dakota State University's progress under its 'Imagine 2023' strategic plan, which aims to fulfill its land-grant mission and achieve premier university status. The plan's key pillars include achieving excellence through transformative education, strengthening community engagement, fostering innovation and research, and ensuring a high-performing and healthy institution. The address highlights achievements in student success, academic program development, community outreach, significant research and scholarly activity, financial stability, and employee support, all contributing to the university's overall vision.

This document outlines 'Impact 2018', a new 5-year strategic plan for South Dakota State University, focused on institutional transformation. The plan aligns resources across four key areas: enhancing student success through academic excellence and increased enrollment, fostering purpose-driven research for innovation and economic development, strengthening engagement with communities through various outreach programs, and building an effective and efficient university by supporting talented faculty and staff. The overarching goal is to create a brighter future, become a higher-performing institution, and provide a gateway to opportunity for its stakeholders.

This document details the strategic planning kickoff for South Dakota State University, outlining a collaborative process designed to engage the entire university community and external stakeholders. The plan, intended to provide university guidance for the next five years, emphasizes transparency, diverse ideas, collective ownership, and building community. The process involves various teams, data gathering, theme identification, and vision conferences to shape the institution's future in alignment with President Dunn's vision, focusing on themes such as people, place, altruism, achievement, access, and imagination.