Linda Chen

The strategic plan for Indiana University South Bend focuses on student success and opportunity by strengthening enrollment, retention, and educational offerings. It aims to provide a high-quality education through transformative research and creative activities, contributing to the economic vitality of Indiana. Key goals include improving student outcomes, expanding research engagement, and fostering community partnerships to address workforce needs and enhance public health.

The 2022-2024 Strategic Plan for IU South Bend Libraries outlines four key goals: supporting student success through diverse services and resources; engaging with the community through programming and partnerships; enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; and cultivating a flexible and responsive work environment. Specific initiatives include creating welcoming library spaces, promoting open educational resources, teaching information literacy, supporting high-impact practices, increasing community outreach, partnering with local agencies, diversifying collections, reviewing library materials for inclusive language, providing professional development opportunities, and ensuring adequate staffing and funding. Measurable outcomes will track student engagement, community participation, collection diversity, staff training, and resource utilization.