NMU Strategic Plan - Office of the President

DISTINCTLY NORTHERN CORE VALUES

Community
Inclusion
Opportunity    
Connection
Rigor    
Innovation
Environment    
Wellbeing

MISSION

Northern Michigan University empowers learners with distinct and meaningful experiences that open doors to extraordinary opportunities.

Our purpose is to foster close connections between learners, leaders, communities, and the natural environment in order to nurture and inspire creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens dedicated to promoting the health and vitality of the Upper Peninsula, Michigan, and beyond.

VISION

Like the lake that inspires us, Northern Michigan University will be known as Superior – in the ways we support our people, partner with our place, and realize the potential of all our students.

OUR GRAND CHALLENGES

01  Supporting our People

Executive Sponsor: Rhea Dever, Vice President, People Culture & WellBeing

Wellbeing of people, places, and the planet are interconnected and integral to NMU’s educational mission. Embracing the Okanagan Charter and its Calls to Action, along with our commitment to honor and nurture the role of Indigenous perspectives and peoples locally and globally, will ensure all Wildcats the opportunity to thrive professionally and personally.

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02  Partnering with our Place

Executive Sponsor: Gavin Leach, Vice President, Finance & Administration

Increasing our focus on purposeful partnerships strengthens NMU’s connection to its community, fostering a thriving and resilient Upper Peninsula where Wildcats make positive impacts as career-ready, community-engaged citizens.

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03  Realizing the Potential of All our Students: 100/Best/Zero

Executive Sponsor: Dr. Anne Dahlman, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs & Student Success

NMU is driven to prepare our students for success in an ever-changing world. Increasing focus on high impact practices (HIPs), comprehensive advising, and flexible learning formats and credentials will provide all Wildcats the equal opportunity to graduate on time and achieve lifelong success.

See Action Plan

Wellbeing of people, places, and the planet are interconnected and integral to NMU’s educational mission. Embracing the Okanagan Charter and its Calls to Action, along with our commitment to honor and nurture the role of Indigenous perspectives and peoples locally and globally, will ensure all Wildcats the opportunity to thrive professionally and personally.

Increasing our focus on purposeful partnerships strengthens NMU’s connection to its community, fostering a thriving and resilient Upper Peninsula where Wildcats make positive impacts as career-ready, community-engaged citizens.

NMU is driven to prepare our students for success in an everchanging world. Increasing focus on high impact practices (HIPs), comprehensive advising, and flexible learning formats and credentials will provide all students the equal opportunity to graduate on time and achieve lifelong success.