University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
PAE-2: Strategic Plan

Our strategic plan is based on honoring our values. One of our university values is ecological stewardship. One of four themes of the strategic plan is "We shall advance learning" with one of its goals being "Cultivate an inclusive and ecologically-responsible world view among all constituents". Action steps include promoting the values of ecologically responsible stewardship in curriculum and programs, expanding opportunities for study and/or service learning abroad and funding programs to bring in noted speakers. The theme "We shall develop and leverage resources" includes action steps to establish a sustainability plan for energy, materials, recycling and facilities. The theme "We shall respect and advance our legacy" includes the action step to promote environmental, intellectual, social and economic sustainability.

One of four themes of the strategic plan is "We shall enhance living," with one of its goals being "Provide a campus culture that encourages engagement, responsibility, respect and inclusivity." Another goal is "Develop sustainable relationships between the university and its partners-local, state, regional, nation, and global," with action steps to enrich the lives of people throughout our community, state, nation, and world and encourage volunteer work. The theme "We shall advance learning," includes a goal to "Cultivate an inclusive and ecologically-responsible world view among all constituents," with an action step to promote cultural diversity and inclusivity. The theme "We shall respect and advance our legacy," includes the action step to promote environmental, intellectual, social and economic sustainability.

One of the four themes of the strategic plan is "We shall develop and leverage resources," with one of the goals being "Make the most effective use of human and physical resources." Action steps include maintaining the Campus Master Plan to establish sustainable use of physical facilities and establishing a sustainability plan for energy, materials, recycling, facilities and usage/schedule. A second goal is "Evaluate university operations, policies and culture to encourage and support collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship." The theme "We shall respect and advance our legacy," includes the action step to promote environmental, intellectual, social and economic sustainability.

The strategic plan of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is driven by the institution's mission and guided by its vision and core values. Our mission statement: Through the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge, UWSP stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse and sustainable world.