Office of the Chancellor
December 1, 2023
Dedicated students, distinguished colleagues, and dear friends,
This week, we will step into a significant chapter for our institution by introducing our Strategic Plan. This pivotal document reflects a deep appreciation for our past and a bold vision for our future. It serves as a testament to our commitment to uphold and elevate academic and professional excellence.
This plan embodies an action-oriented mindset, advocating for strategic follow-through. It is grounded in principles of possibility thinking, with clear strategies, focused tactics, milestones, and targets designed to guide us in prioritizing and sequencing events that lead us to our North Star Goals.
Our plan, both in structure and content, was developed collaboratively with input from a wide range of stakeholders. It is divided into two phases: from the present to 2026 and from 2026 to 2030, creating an operational environment that stresses accountability and ownership, with leading indicators to measure our progress. This segmentation is our commitment to an iterative and adaptive approach that embraces today’s higher educational landscape’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous nature.
In this spirit, the strategic plan is not static but a living document, blending strategy with execution. The strategy remains steadfast, while the execution is characterized by outcomes-focused teams, evolving tactics, and clear short-range cycles that foster continuous learning and adaptation toward our long-term aspirations.
Our strategic framework aligns with North Star aspirations and principles and is deeply connected with Missouri S&T’s mission, vision, and values. It also incorporates the Missouri Compacts for Achieving Excellence, serving as a dynamic and informed compass toward our North Stars.
As we embark on this journey, we are not idle planners of tomorrow; we are the active architects of a reality yet to unfold. This plan celebrates our unity in spirit, acknowledges our historical triumphs, and affirms our allegiance to the relentless pursuit of excellence. I invite each one of you to engage with this plan, to find your place within its goals and strategies, and to contribute to the vibrant future it envisions. Together, let’s continue to build a legacy of excellence, community, and innovation while laying the foundations for tomorrow.
Sincerely, Mo Dehghani Mo Dehghani, Ph.D. Chancellor