2025 Strategic Themes and University-wide Goals

Strategic Theme I: High-Value Education

Opening Statement: The University of La Verne will provide a high return on one’s educational investment by providing all students with high quality learning experiences inclusive of intellectual rigor, high-impact practices, career readiness and advancement, and timely degree completion.

Goal: The university will promote learning that increases career preparation, placement, and advancement while optimizing time-to-degree resulting in increased social mobility.

Strategic Theme II: Inclusive Environment

Opening Statement: The University of La Verne will provide a climate that is appreciative of diversity and that fosters academic and professional success through a supportive environment that creates a deep sense of belonging and affirms the identity of all students and employees.

Goal: All students, faculty, and staff will say “The University of La Verne is a place where I belong.”

Strategic Theme III: Holistic Education

Opening Statement: The University of La Verne will provide a values-based educational and professional experience integrated with one’s cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and professional self among traditional-age undergraduates, and as appropriate at the Regional and Online Campuses and across graduate programs.

Goal: The University of La Verne will increase student overall well-being to support learning.

Strategic Theme IV: Performance Excellence and Innovation

Opening Statement: The University of La Verne will operate within a culture of excellence and innovation that focuses on quality, efficiency, and high-performance teams. We commit to financial sustainability, multiyear planning, and a culture of accountability.

Goal: University administration, staff, and faculty will continuously assess and improve effectiveness and efficiencies.