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STRATEGIC PLAN

Together, we can build a roadmap for UCA’s continued growth and success.

Updates

Updates

Stay Informed
Keep up with the latest progress, milestones, and important announcements as we work toward shaping UCA’s future.

Events

Events

Get Involved
Join us at upcoming events to engage with leadership, ask questions, and contribute your ideas to the planning process.

Feedback

Feedback

Share Your Voice
Your input is central to our strategic planning process. Submit feedback and help guide the direction of UCA’s next chapter.

A Commitment to UCA’s Future

We are committed to developing a strategic plan that positions our university for success, ensuring we provide exceptional opportunities for our students, faculty, and the broader community. Our leadership team is deeply engaged in this process and dedicated to gathering input from all members of our campus community. We believe that collaboration and inclusivity are at the heart of a strong strategic vision, and we are excited to work together to shape UCA’s future.

Updates

Strategic Planning Meeting Update: September 2025

September’s meeting marked a key transition in UCA’s strategic planning process as the Central Strategy Team finalized draft goals and objectives. Next, the team will invite faculty, staff, and students to share their perspectives through a series of upcoming Feedback Labs.

UCA 2035: Convocation Recap

At this year’s Fall Convocation, Provost Michael Hargis shared an important update on UCA 2035, the university’s bold, future-focused strategic plan that will guide the next decade. While many universities are asking how they can survive the challenges facing higher education, UCA is asking something different: How do we lead and thrive?