The strategic plan articulates a shared vision for Michigan State University, shaped with the input of many voices through an inclusive process. It focuses on six major thematic areas that will guide our collective efforts moving forward.
The strategic plan articulates a shared vision for Michigan State University, shaped with the input of many voices through an inclusive process. It focuses on six major thematic areas that will guide our collective efforts moving forward.
At Michigan State, we believe every student we admit has the ability to succeed and graduate.
By 2030, we will increase the 6-year graduation rate by 5% to 86%.
MSU’s biggest investment — and most important asset — is the exceptionally talented faculty and staff at the core of the Spartan community.
We will expand our capacity for local and global impact, and by 2030 will reach $1 billion in annual research expenditures, an increase of about $275 million in annual expenditures.
Michigan State’s approach to advancing health and excellence in health education has consistently focused on people, communities, partnerships and innovative thinking. These themes will continue as we aim to triple National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control funding within five years.
Michigan State is working toward climate neutrality by mid-century, doing our part to address the global climate crisis within our own community and on our own campus. On this journey, we aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from our 2010 baseline, eliminating 292,934 metric tons of CO2.
Michigan State is dedicated to providing opportunity through education and building the future of Michigan and the nation with the talent and contributions of individuals from all backgrounds and communities. We will advance equity by eliminating race and ethnicity opportunity gaps across all subgroups of students by 2030.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan is a comprehensive assessment and plan that identifies potential synergies, inventories efforts, pinpoints existing gaps and creates a framework for establishing MSU as a national leader in this area.
