University of Detroit Mercy

The University of Detroit Mercy's strategic plan for 2025-2029 aims to establish the institution as an inclusive, nationally recognized organization offering transformative student experiences, enhance its position for longevity and sustainability, and invest in the development and well-being of its faculty, staff, and students. The plan is structured around key priorities: cultivating a distinguished national reputation, driving financial stability, providing an outstanding student experience, and strengthening the university ecosystem. It emphasizes enrollment growth, greater efficiency, and financial sustainability, serving as a guide for resource allocation and fundraising while reinforcing the University's mission of academic excellence and values-based education.

The Detroit Mercy 2019-2024 Strategic Plan, "Boundlessly Forward," aims to create a better future for the university by empowering stakeholders to collaborate. The plan focuses on building upon past achievements and creating a shared vision. Key areas of focus include strengthening community engagement, delivering dynamic academics that address current and future challenges, and passionately serving and supporting the university community.

The University of Detroit Mercy's 2019-2024 Strategic Plan, "Boundlessly Forward," focuses on three primary goals: creating Detroit's "College Town," delivering relevant and dynamic academics, and passionately serving students and each other. The plan aims to enhance the student experience through facility improvements and programming, strengthen community engagement, and improve the delivery of academic programs. Outcomes include increased student enrollment and retention, improved graduation rates, enhanced campus facilities, stronger community partnerships, increased sponsored research funding, and a more supportive campus culture for both students and employees. The annual report details progress made during the 2021-2022 academic year toward achieving these goals.

The University of Detroit Mercy's 2019-2024 strategic plan, "Boundlessly Forward," aims to enhance the university's long-term viability by focusing on three primary goals: creating a vibrant "College Town" atmosphere, delivering relevant and dynamic academics, and passionately serving students and each other. The plan emphasizes improving facilities, student engagement, and community connections; enhancing academic program evaluation, securing alternative revenue streams, and coordinating marketing with academic goals; and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service and collaboration among employees. The plan aims to increase student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates, while also enhancing the university's reputation and financial sustainability. It builds upon previous successes and involves administrators, faculty, students, alumni, and community partners to achieve its objectives.