In the fulfillment of AASCU's mission, vision, and values, the association will pursue the following strategic goals.

	SHARE PROMISING PRACTICES Serve as a catalyst and facilitator for sharing promising student success practices leading to deep institutional transformation through peer learning networks, programming, services, and convenings.
	SUPPORT EQUITY AND INCLUSIVITY Continue to support and serve AASCU institutions in making student success equitable and inclusive, including first-generation students, low-income students, and students of color.
	FACILITATE INTERNATIONALIZATION Assist member institutions in strengthening the internationalization of their campuses in order to fulfill their mission to prepare engaged global citizens through high quality programming and services.
	DEVELOP ENGAGED CITIZENS Assist member institutions in preparing graduates who are informed and engaged citizens instilled with a sense of agency and prepared to live by the values of a just and inclusive society.
	ADVANCE TEACHER EDUCATION Advance teacher education as a key component of social mobility and national vitality in creating an inclusive pipeline of students who are prepared to succeed in college and beyond.

	PROMOTE THE PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA In partnership with member institutions, develop, refine, and promote AASCU’s annual Public Policy Agenda.
	BUILD RELATIONSHIP WITH POLICYMAKERS Strengthen and build upon relationships with federal and state policy makers.
	ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING Build the public and policymaker knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the role AASCU members play in national and state progress among policymakers and the public.
	PROMOTE THE VALUE OF OUR INSTITUTIONS Create a comprehensive communications plan to educate policy makers about AASCU’s public policy agenda, to help articulate what distinguishes comprehensive state colleges and universities, and to inform the public about the value of AASCU institutions.

	IMPROVE DATA-GATHERING CAPABILITIES Improve AASCU’s data-gathering, research, and analysis capabilities so that AASCU is considered an authoritative source of data for members and policymakers.
	ENHANCE EFFECTIVENESS IN SERVING MEMBERS Enhance AASCU’s ability to use data and analysis to improve its effectiveness in serving member needs.

	MAXIMIZE RESOURCES Grow and diversify resources available to AASCU.
	BUILD MEMBERSHIP Build AASCU membership and engagement.
	PLAN FOR THE FUTURE Develop comprehensive and measurable communications plans that, among other outcomes, highlight AASCU’s impact, key policy goals, and signature initiatives.

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