South Dakota State University Strategic Plan 2018-2023
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.