Collaborative Strategy and Action Planning
Strategic Values
The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education.
LIFELONG LEARNING
...through transformative and creative academic experiences integrating traditional programming with industry certification and micro-credentialing.
FLOURISHING PEOPLE
...through growth and development, inclusivity and belonging, and meaningful experiences.
SOCIAL IMPACT
...through community leadership, programming, learning, and reciprocity.