Strategic Plan: 2022 - 2025

Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to provide adult students with diverse and alternative methods of achieving a college education of the highest quality. As the University marks its 50th year and embarks upon a new era of change and growth, the original intent remains at the heart of what we do.

The Thomas Edison State University Strategic Plan builds on the institution’s distinguished legacy of delivering flexible programs that anticipate and meet the changing needs of today’s diverse adult learners, their employers and their communities.

Our present opportunity is to build on our past to bring forward a future that serves today’s adult students in new and nimble ways with career-relevant programming that supports student success.

Mission

Thomas Edison State University provides distinctive undergraduate and graduate education for self-directed adults through flexible, high-quality collegiate learning and assessment opportunities.

Vision

Building Careers. Advancing Professions. Empowering Lives.

Strategic Boulders (SB)

  1. Student Success: Focus on Student-Goal Obtainment
  2. Career Success: Focus on Post-Completion Success
  3. Innovation: Focus on Technology-Enhanced Learning and Alternative Pathways to Completion
  4. The TESU Impact: Focus on a Bold Brand Story, Thought Leadership and Market Differentials

  • University Goals (G)

    1. Grow diverse student body to sustain our mission and provide revenue surplus to invest in student success. (SB1 & SB4)
    2. Increase student success through degree completion and personal goal attainment across all student demographics. (SB1 & SB4)
    3. Anticipate and address adult learner and workforce development needs. (SB1, SB2 & SB4)
    4. Incorporate identifiable career relevant learning outcomes in all learning and assessment. opportunities and provide career relevant credentials. (SB2 & SB3)
    5. Leverage leading-edge technology and innovative practices to drive student engagement and success. (SB1 & SB3)
    6. Expand awareness and appreciation for TESU through academic presence, grant and philanthropic growth as well as state support. (SB4)

  • University Strategic Targets

    1. End each year with financial strength as measured by the composite financial index to allow for institutional investment in student success. (G1)
    2. Increase term-to-term persistence and graduation outcomes across all student populations and degree levels. (G2)
    3. Increase alumni satisfaction with TESU degree and grow employer/corporate partner relationships. (G1, G2 & G3)
    4. Implement new and/or enhanced academic programs in technology, health professions and other career relevant, high need areas. (G2 & G3)
    5. Develop career relevant learning outcomes in all learning and assessment opportunities and provide career relevant credentials. (G4)
    6. Deploy and evaluate leading-edge technology and innovative practices across the student experience. (G5)
    7. Increase foundation and private giving, grant funding and state funding. (G6)
    8. Promote University activity and success through public forums, presentations and awards. (G6)

  • University Divisional Goals and Targets

    View a more detailed breakdown of our goals and how we measure success.

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