Our Institutional Priorities

Strategic Direction 1
Ensure Access, Affordability, and Completion

Goal 1.1 Prioritize Academic Programming to Meet Workforce Demands in Central Pennsylvania While Expanding our Reach Beyond the Region.

  • Objective 1.1.1 Align the academic program array to meet student demand and regional workforce needs.
  • Objective 1.1.2 Expand opportunities for microcredentials that are aligned with workforce demands.
  • Objective 1.1.3 Expand online learning opportunities and degree completion pathways for Millersville students.

Goal 1.2 Enhance Student Accessibility and Financial Literacy.

  • Objective 1.2.1 Grow University resources to increase scholarship and program support.
  • Objective 1.2.2 Develop and implement a student financial literacy program.

Goal 1.3 Improve Retention and Completion Rates for All Students.

  • Objective 1.3.1 Increase student retention rates across all demographic groups.
  • Objective 1.3.2 Implement success strategies to meet the unique needs of undergraduate students, graduate students, and adult/online degree completion students.

Strategic Direction 2
Advance a Distinctive MU Student Experience

Goal 2.1 Leverage Local, Regional, and Global Learning Opportunities.

  • Objective 2.1.1 Increase direct connection to and engagement with industry partners in Lancaster and the Central Pennsylvania region.
  • Objective 2.1.2 Heighten engagement with services and amenities of the campus and the Millersville community.
  • Objective 2.1.3 Enhance opportunities for global learning through study abroad program and cross-cultural experiences.
Goal 2.2 Prepare Students to Meet Career, Professional, and Graduate School Goals.
  • Objective 2.2.1 Align pedagogy and curriculum to evolving workforce demands, professional and graduate school requirements.
  • Objective 2.2.2 Increase support for and access to experiential learning opportunities.

Goal 2.3 Design and Implement a Cocurricular Framework that Fosters Belonging and Enhances Holistic Development.

  • Objective 2.3.1 – Foster a sense of belonging through initiatives aligned to our EPPIIC values while maximizing utilization of our wellness resources.

Strategic Direction 3
Align Resources with Priorities

Goal 3.1 Improve Employee Retention and Engagement.

  • Objective 3.1.1 Implement strategies to increase employee retention.
  • Objective 3.1.2 Strengthen the culture of continuous learning by providing resources and access to innovative tools and professional development.

Goal 3.2 Enhance Institutional Financial Stability.

  • Objective 3.2.1 Optimize financial resources and operational processes to enhance institutional sustainability and effectiveness.
  • Objective 3.2.2 Align financial planning and budgeting processes to the university’s priorities.
  • Objective 3.2.3 Use entrepreneurial approaches to generate additional revenue that would support university operations.
  • Objective 3.2.4 Launch a comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Goal 3.3 Optimize Physical and Virtual Campus Spaces.

  • Objective 3.3.1 Implement the recommendations of the Space Optimization study.
  • Objective 3.3.2 Leverage artificial intelligence and innovative technologies to enhance instructions and university operations.

Strategic Direction 4
Communicate Our Value

Goal 4.1 Celebrate Millersville's Signature Programs, Tradition, and Future.

  • Objective 4.1.1 Strengthen branding of the University’s signature academic, cultural and experiential learning opportunities.
  • Objective 4.1.2 Enhance student participation in tradition-focused campus initiatives.
  • Objective 4.1.3 Increase alumni engagement by enhancing programs and activities that connect them to their alma mater.
  • Objective 4.1.4 Foster engagement with Millersville’s rich history, with particular emphasis on preparation for the 175th Anniversary commemoration.

Goal 4.2 Institutionalize Digital Engagement and Accessibility.

  • Objective 4.2.1 Enhance the university’s digital footprint by making all web pages and course materials universally accessible.
  • Objective 4.2.3 Improve the university’s intranet to enhance digital security and streamline the user experience.