Strategic Plan Structure

This strategic plan is organized into three broad focus areas: People, Programs and Innovation.

These focus areas are supported by ten strategic priorities that outline what we seek to influence within each theme, goals that define success for CALS in a measurable way and the more tactical key initiatives that will help us achieve each goal and reinforce our ability to achieve our future vision. Each strategic priority features corresponding success metrics to measure our progress as this plan is implemented.

The same themes will be reflected in the CALS departmental and unit strategic plans, enabling all our stakeholders to clearly understand what our college is working toward and how they fit into that future. Additionally, all the strategic priorities and supporting elements align with the seven bold goals of Wolfpack 2030, NC State’s university-wide strategic plan. This strategic plan includes many of these same ideals and principles, thereby reinforcing the impact of these associated goals and initiatives within both CALS and the broader NC State ecosystem.