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Strategic Plan
Recognizing the need for a new strategic plan to guide NC State, Chancellor Oblinger initiated a process in fall 2005 to develop a new one. The campus leadership - including deans, executive officers, faculty leadership, and a department heads' representative - drafted a new plan for review by faculty, students, and staff. The new plan was finalized after review by the Board of Trustees in April 2006.

Strategic Plan (June 2006) (PDF file)

The next steps in strategic planning include the development of measures for monitoring progress toward the priorities identified in the plan, and developing implementation details. Details will be added as the planning process moves forward in 2006-07, during the next cycle of compact planning

University Mission Statement
NC State is a research extensive, land-grant university.

Mission Statement

University Vision
In his installation speech, Chancellor Oblinger announced four goals that will define the university under his administration:

1. scholarship that meets the needs of the 21st century,
2. a culture of innovation,
3. an environment that values inclusiveness and diversity, and
4. an efficient and effective operational enterprise.

Learning in a Technology-Rich Environment (LITRE)
NC State's Quality Enhancement Plan, part of its accreditation effort, focuses on improving student learning through technology.

History of NC State
A timeline delineates important events in NC State's history.

NC State History

Other Planning Documents

Physical Master Plan
Centennial Campus Master Plan
UNC Board of Governors' Strategic Directions (2004)