1. Penn State’s Strategic Plan Where We’re Headed and How the Plan Involves and Affects Community Leaders Dr. Nicholas P. Jones Meeting of the State College-Downtown Rotary Club Thursday, November 12, 2015 OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

2. Rotary’s Commitment: “Service Above Self” Celebrating harmony, diversity, and shared vision for service Strong global organization with meaningful impacts in local communities OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

3. Penn State’s New Strategic Plan: Defining the Institution’s Future Involves work of Provost and University Strategic Planning Council; currently in final-stage review and editing process Sets the table for the University’s next five years (2016-2020) Slated for release by early 2016 OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

4. University Strategic Planning: Why It Matters Fast-changing world and culture of constant innovation require innovative strategic thinking Strategic plans are still vital, but cannot be static; adaptability and agility are critical to success OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

5. Strategic Plan for 2016-2020: “A Commitment to Impact” OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST Vision: Be a global leader in learning, discovery, and engagement. Mission: Support individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service. Six Foundational Principles

6. Plan’s Five Thematic Priorities Transforming Education Elevating the Impact of the Arts and Humanities Enhancing Health Managing Resources Leveraging Digital Innovation OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

7. 1. Transforming Education Fulfill land-grant mission in a 21 st century context Focus on access to and affordability of higher education Groups such as Rotary will play a substantial role; State College is appealing to applicants OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

8. 2. Elevating Arts and Humanities Consider arts and humanities core to University’s mission; apply as agents of change to address complex issues Increased investment in programs State College community also highly invested – from summer arts festival to concerts, theater, and more OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

9. 3. Enhancing Health Promote quality of life through holistic approaches to boosting individual and population wellness “Penn State Health” brand Rotary’s focus: Programs with impact in and beyond local communities OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

10. 4. Managing Resources Address climate change challenge and create solutions to issues involving water, food, energy Vast expertise at hand Rotary does meaningful work in this area OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

11. 5. Leveraging Digital Innovation Prepare students for success in the digital age and use digital extension to foster economic prosperity The Penn State EdTech Network is driving collaboration with change- oriented companies. OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

12. From Plan to Action to Impact: Key Takeaways OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST Penn State is at an exciting crossroads. We are well situated to maintain and even advance our position as a premier research university with many positive impacts on the communities we serve. We’re preparing students for life – in their professions, and as highly educated citizens.

13. Engaging with the Community Partnerships on key initiatives New Office of Governmental Affairs Focus on mutually beneficial outcomes OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST

14. Thank You! Questions? Comments? OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST