We are delighted with and proud of the work that went into the University of Iowa’s Strategic Plan for 2022–2027. This plan positions our institution for success in the coming years, with priorities in:
- Excellence in teaching and learning
- Innovative research and creative discovery
- Welcoming and inclusive environment
- Holistic well-being and success
- Transformative societal impact
These five priorities are interconnected, each informing the others in crucial ways, and none taking precedence. Each of the priorities places an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as public engagement and impact.
Our overarching goal is to be a destination university of first choice for talented faculty, staff, and students. Throughout the process, we have kept a focus on leveraging our existing strengths to identify areas of opportunity that will advance our mission as a premier public research university.
The plan evolved from a truly collaborative process. It was developed with broad campus consultation and supported by data and assessment. We have taken collegiate and central unit plans into consideration; conducted numerous listening sessions and focus groups; offered two online feedback opportunities; and collaborated with Shared Governance, the Council of Deans, the President’s Cabinet, the UI Center for Advancement, and more. I thank the Strategy Team, the Strategic Plan Development Teams, the Data and Assessment Team, and everyone else who has participated in this important and enlightening process. Moving forward, the Strategic Plan Action and Resource Committee (SPARC) will carry out a fluid implementation of the plan that builds upon the library of tactics collected during the plan development phase.
The University of Iowa is fortunate to enjoy comprehensive strengths across the institution, from the liberal arts and sciences to professional programs to a wide array of health sciences and one of the largest and most acclaimed academic medical centers in the country. We are also proud of our culture of creativity at Iowa that is the engine of innovation across disciplines. And we celebrate a powerful, vibrant sense of community here. These widely recognized characteristics have fueled an ambitious strategic plan that will guide us in fulfilling our priorities, which in turn will move our university forward in addressing the needs of our state, nation, and world.
Barbara J. Wilson
President