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community strives to propagate the understanding
and practice of civility in public discourse and social life
by encouraging the adoption of techniques of democratic conflict
resolution that rely on reason and public debate rather than
on violence and aggression.
Diversity, Dignity, Integrity
Members of the EKU community expect one another to adopt high
moral principles and professional standards both inside and
outside of the university setting. We hold ourselves to the
responsibility of dignity as exemplified by a proper sense of
pride and self respect in fulfilling the University's mission.
We honor and pursue a university community climate that respects
and celebrates the diversity of peoples and seeks to embrace
all individuals and prohibits judgments based on race, ethnicity,
religion, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation,
and physical disabilities.
Excellence and Innovation
Achievement of high standards can only be attained through ongoing
assessment and continuous improvement. The promotion of academic
excellence is the foundation for institutional excellence and
vice versa. An environment that fosters innovation at all levels
and rewards creativity is critical to the success of the University
and its population.
Opportunity and Access
The EKU community is dedicated to the idea that its history
and tradition are embedded in Appalachian values, foremost of
which are the belief in the sovereignty and uniqueness of the
individual and the belief that a university education is of
great value and should be available to anyone who wants to pursue
it.
Shared Governance and Collaboration
The EKU community accepts as true that leadership characterized
by vision and embedded with participatory decision¬making
at all levels is the emblem of an effective university. We are
committed to providing an atmosphere in which we pursue our
joint aspirations in the spirit and practice of collegiality
and collaboration at all levels of the organization.
Student Success
The EKU community acknowledges that its students, faculty, staff
and alumni are the source of its strength: They determine the
spirit, eminence, and efficacy of the institution. The future
of EKU directly hinges on the success of its students, so our
most central core value is "student success"-- in the
classroom, at work, and on the world stage where students will
represent the collective efforts of the EKU community.
 Vision
The vision expresses the principal ideal to which
the University aspires and toward which it continually works.
This vision statement for the 2006-2010 University Strategic
Plan was developed after gathering input from external and internal
constituents, including top-down and bottom-up perspectives
of EKU's future.
Eastern Kentucky University will hold
national distinction
as a leading, comprehensive university focused on
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Institutional
Goals
Eastern Kentucky University's institutional goals
give substance to our core values, vision statement, and mission
statement. The goals impact all facets of university life, and
accomplishment of them will help Eastern to become a leading
comprehensive university in the Commonwealth with a national
reputation for excellence. (These goals are not listed in any
particular order or suggested priority as accomplishment of
each one is a necessary step toward the successful achievement
of our vision and fulfillment of our mission.)
- To promote and support an inclusive climate that respects
and
celebrates diversity by attracting, developing and educating
a
diverse student, faculty and staff population.
- To continuously assess and improve the services and
infrastructure of the University to support and maintain high-quality
programs.
- To promote learning through high quality programs, research
and support services.
- To develop and enhance an environment facilitating intellectual
curiosity, cultural opportunities and problem-solving abilities
for members of the University community.
- To increase and enhance external and internal constituency
engagement, while maintaining a connection with the
southeastern region of Kentucky.
Strategic
Directions
2006-2010 Planning Cycle
To direct the University's actions toward achieving
the Vision, to support the University's Mission and Institutional
Goals, and to function effectively within an environment of
challenges and opportunities, Eastern Kentucky University has
selected the following Strategic Directions for the 2006-2010
Strategic Plan.
These Directions serve to focus our work to realize our Goals
and will guide us over the next four years. (Please note: the
Goals and Strategic Directions are not listed in any particular
order or suggested priority.)
Goal 1: To promote and support an inclusive
climate that respects and celebrates diversity by attracting,
developing and educating a diverse student, faculty and staff
population.
Strategic Direction 1.1: Enhance a climate that
supports diversity*.
Strategic Direction 1.2: Increase recruitment
and retention of a diverse faculty, staff and student body to
reflect the diverse society.
*Eastern Kentucky University promotes a climate
that respects and celebrates diversity within its community
that includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion,
socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities,
and cultural or national backgrounds, in pursuit of common unity.
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