Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michelle Watt’s organization
May 7, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Nau Strategic Goals 2030
NAU's 2030 goals aim to position the university as the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact in Arizona and beyond. Key priorities include academic excellence, commitment to Indigenous Peoples, mission-driven faculty and staff, impactful scholarship, student success, community engagement, and sustainable stewardship of resources. By 2030, NAU intends to expand access to higher education, promote student success, prepare students for post-graduation achievements, foster economic mobility for graduates, and contribute positively to communities across Arizona.
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The meeting focused on Northern Arizona University (NAU) and its developments, including NAU Health, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at improving health outcomes for all Arizonans, particularly those in rural, indigenous, and underserved communities. NAU seeks to double the number of degrees awarded in health-related fields by 2030. The signature component is the College of Medicine, designed to be affordable, accelerated, teaching-focused, integrative, and founded on partnerships. Significant advances to existing programs in nursing, health professions, and behavioral health programs will be introduced. The School of Nursing will be elevated to a freestanding College. The number of degrees awarded and students retained to practice in Arizona across the Health Professions disciplines will be doubled.
Sep 29, 2023·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents held a meeting where the president of NAU discussed the university's current state and future plans. Key points included NAU's strong financial health, increased enrollment, and a focus on becoming the university for all Arizonans. The president unveiled NAU Health, an initiative to improve health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities, by doubling degrees in health-related fields by 2030. This initiative includes launching a College of Medicine designed to address primary health care needs in Arizona. The board members expressed excitement and support for the vision, praising its alignment with NAU's service mission and its potential to address critical needs in rural and tribal communities.
Jan 17, 2022·BoardMeeting
Board
NAU Celebration
The event was the NAU MLK Day of Celebration, which included remarks from the Black Student Union President, Kobe Lee, focusing on self-care and continuing the work of Martin Luther King Jr. A land acknowledgment was provided by Kiara Weathersby of the Indigenous Student Success Center, followed by a performance of "Lift Every Voice in Sync." Tracy Gleason, Director of the Office of Inclusion, thanked various university leaders and community members and emphasized the community's ongoing commitment to diversity and equity. President Jose Cruz Rivera delivered remarks reflecting on the meaning of Dr. King's words, particularly the quote regarding the moral universe bending towards justice, and emphasized that this bending requires relentless, determined action. The event also recognized the founding months of several Historic Black Fraternities and Sororities. Following the program, a commemorative march was scheduled.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
