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Centennial Strategic Plan 2006–2015
Executive Summary
Southern Methodist University is committed to the continued advancement
of its programs that will enable it to become one of the leading educational
institutions in the United States. Building on its current strengths and responding to the evolving needs of its constituencies within the Metroplex and beyond,
SMU will strive to maintain its distinctive character while moving forward
aggressively in key areas that will enhance the quality of its programs, and
the subsequent recognition of that excellence. As shown by the success of the
Campaign for SMU: A Time to Lead,the University’s constituent groups are
strongly committed to providing the financial, personal, and societal support
needed for SMU to achieve its goals.
SMU has at its core the liberal arts and sciences surrounded by a
constellation of professional schools. As a result, the quality of the University
as a whole and its individual schools is influenced by the real and perceived
quality of this academic core. Therefore, the focus of the Centennial Strategic
Plan is enhancement of the quality of the University’s faculty and students,
and its academic programs, particularly those within Dedman College. To support the five goals of the Centennial Strategic Plan,the SMU community must:
- Enhance all major components of academic quality so that SMU’s stature in the higher education community will be strengthened.
- Build upon the tradition of inspired teaching, as it promotes engaged learning.
- Strengthen capabilities to conduct research and to enhance creative achievement.
- Enhance the quality of life for students and the development of their social, moral, citizenship, and leadership capabilities.
- Broaden global perspectives within the University’s academic and student life programs.
