2025-30 Strategic Plan - Missouri State

The University’s current plan was intended to provide direction from 2021-2026. While that plan has provided meaningful guidance since it was adopted by the Board of Governors in 2021, the University is ready for a new plan that aligns with the opportunities ahead.

The new plan will be driven by input and feedback from faculty, staff, and students, as well as alumni, friends, community and business leaders, and other stakeholders. These groups will have opportunities throughout the year to engage in the process, which includes four phases:

September-October

Phase 1

The Strategic Plan Committee will collect input, review data, and identify the themes around which the plan will be organized. The committee will also review the University’s vision, mission, and values statements. This phase includes small group discussions and an interactive workshop.

October-March

Phase 2

The Strategic Plan Committee will establish working groups that will identify goals, desired outcomes, and strategies. This phase includes two interactive workshops.

March-May

Phase 3

The Strategic Plan Committee will review and finalize the working groups’ recommendations and present the plan to the President and the Board of Governors. This phase includes one interactive workshop.

May-July

Phase 4

The new plan will officially begin on July 1, 2025. Planning for implementation will begin after the spring semester ends.

The goal is for the process to be highly interactive and transparent. President Williams encourages you to engage throughout the year. Ultimately this will be our plan, and it will be a better plan because you have been involved in creating it.

Strategic Plan Kick-Off Events

Feedback gathered from members of the campus community, alumni and friends, and external stakeholders will shape the goals the new plan focuses on. Sign up to indicate your interest in participating.

Strategic Plan Contact

For questions or comments, contact 2024-2025StrategicPlan@missouristate.edu