Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Melissa M. Goldsmith’s organization
Jan 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
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University Of Arizona Inaugural National Security Forum
The forum was held to honor the legacy of Senator John Kyle and to discuss critical national security challenges. Key topics included the impact of emerging technologies on global deterrence, the operationalization of space power, and the necessity of rapid innovation. The event emphasized the importance of collaboration between industry, government, and academic institutions in maintaining national security, with specific focus on the University of Arizona’s role in defense innovation and the newly established initiatives to support these objectives.
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This guidance document outlines the comprehensive process for the periodic review and reauthorization of Academic Unit Institutes/Centers (AUCIs). It details a three-component review system, including an internally-generated self-study report, an external peer review culminating in an evaluation report, and an external review response outlining specific actions. The document also covers procedures for AUCI reauthorization, modification, or termination, and integration with Academic Program Review. The primary objective is to ensure AUCIs effectively advance their missions, facilitate interdisciplinary scholarship, and align with the university's strategic priorities and goals.
Mar 26, 2025·StrategicPlan
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University of Arizona Vision
This document outlines President Garimella's vision for the University of Arizona, positioning it as a 'keystone institution' and 'Force for Good.' The vision emphasizes leveraging the university's strengths rooted in its region, embracing curiosity in discovery, fostering community well-being through research and education, promoting collaboration for economic development, and enriching culture through exchange and heritage. Three core strategic imperatives are proposed: ensuring access and success for every student, conducting research that shapes the future, and engaging with communities to create opportunity.
Jul 10, 2019·StrategicPlan
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University of Arizona Global Strategic Plan
The director of strategic planning at University of Arizona Global assists its units with strategic planning and goal setting, looking both to the immediate year and five years into the future. A significant current initiative involves contributing to Pillar 4 of the University of Arizona's broader strategic plan, specifically by coordinating the establishment and relocation to the UA Global Center. This center is intended to serve as a central hub for international student services and study abroad programs, aiming to cultivate a global community for the university's students, staff, faculty, and the wider Tucson community.
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