Strategic plan
NAU will educate, support, and empower students from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to reach their full potential.
NAU’s 2030 Goals
NAU’s strategic roadmap priorities
- Academic excellence
- Commitment to Indigenous Peoples
- Mission-driven faculty and staff
- Impactful scholarships
- Student success
- Community engagement
- Sustainable stewardship of resources
2030 goals
Guided by NAU’s vision and supported by the strategic priority areas, NAU will pursue the following university-wide goals to elevate our excellence by 2030.
Goal #1
Advanced educational attainment and career preparedness - NAU expands access to higher education, promotes student success, and prepares all students for post-graduation achievements.
Indicators of success
- Over 12,500 first generation and lower-income students enrolled at NAU
- Over 85% of students continue their studies at or graduate from NAU
- More than 5,000 people earn an NAU credential
Goal #2
Enhance economic mobility and community impact - NAU fosters economic mobility for graduates and contributes positively to communities across Arizona and beyond.
Indicators of success
- A majority of graduates are employed in Arizona three years after graduation
- Over 8,600 graduated in Health and Behavioral healthcare fields to address Arizona’s workforce needs
- A sustained, strong reputation for strategic research and public service addressing key challenges in Arizona and beyond
