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STRATEGIC PLANNING
As an institution of excellence, leadership, service, and truth, Howard University knows the importance of continuous, productive, community-oriented growth. A new strategic planning process is underway as we close out our Howard Forward Strategic Plan. This strategic plan will be a guiding light for our commitments and priorities over the coming years.
A Note from Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D.
As our community prepares to transition into new priorities and directions, it is fitting that we pause to reflect on the strategies and efforts that have led us to where we are today. The past five years have been pivotal for many reasons, and together we have walked through unexpected worldwide challenges. We have also pursued our goals and accomplished so much despite the circumstances. Even as we continue to press forward with maximum strength, we celebrate the many victories of the Howard Forward Strategic Plan, while continuously building our next steps. We look forward to continue engaging our Howard community in the process of making our institution even stronger.
Our university is at a special but yet pivotal moment, and we need your voice to help shape our path forward to Maximum Strength. This is a moment to help shape our future, and we encourage everyone to join us as we take the next steps toward building an even stronger Howard University!
Key Priorities
Our new strategic planning process is grounded in key priorities, shaped by the feedback we’ve gathered from our university community throughout President Vinson’s first year and engagement tour. These priorities will serve as a foundation for intentional dialogue, guiding the creation of our strategic plan.
- Increase revenue to ensure HU’s financial sustainability
- Position HU to be a premier destination for undergrad, graduate, and professional students
- Establish a continuous improvement process for organizational procedures and services.
- Advance our Capital and Campus Master Plan
- Increase the national and international visibility of HU
