Relationship Between Strategic Planning and Assessment

MSU utilizes a Strategic Planning process which is decision-focused, information based, ongoing, structured, and participatory. Strategic Planning is designed to produce fundamental decisions and coordinate actions to guide the institution with a focus on the future. Academic assessment at the program level provides a structured process to measure progress toward the acquisition of the following elements of the Strategic Plan:

The MSU Mission
Teaching, research, and service excellence are core values and guiding principles that promote economic development and the well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the region. (excerpt from MSU Mission Statement)

The MSU Vision To build on our reputation as one of the best student-centered, comprehensive universities in the nation.

The MSU Values

• Murray State University values a sustained commitment to teaching, research and service excellence.
• Murray State University values a comprehensive accountability system through outcomes assessment and institutional effectiveness, supporting our primary mission as a university. (excerpt from the nine MSU Values Statements)

The 2003-2008 Strategic Goals
Goals Related to Academics

• Quality teaching and learning shall be the pre-eminent activities at the institution.
• The University shall sustain a balanced range of liberal and professional programs of excellence and endeavor to prepare students for their chosen professions.
• The University shall maintain national accreditation in the academic disciplines and professional programs currently accredited and pursue additional discipline accreditation as opportunities arise.
• The University shall encourage academic innovation.

For additional information on MSU’s Strategic Planning go to: http://www.murraystate.edu/provost/strategic/