SWOSU 2024 – 2029 Strategic Plan
Introduction
Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Strategic Plan — Forging Frontiers — was constructed through a collaborative process in 2022 – 2024 that established a mission, vision, values and four strategic goals that serve as a pathway for the university’s future. The strategic planning process included input from all departments and programs, students, faculty, staff, alumni and external stakeholders.
The Strategic Plan is the result of multiple levels of input from each of these key groups. The Strategic Plan Executive Committee took feedback and revised the plan multiple times during the process. Every program and office at SWOSU will play a key role in implementing action points to meet strategic goals and the mission. The university’s Assessment Committee will guide the tracking of the plan’s progress toward these goals and mission. The process of developing the plan can be reviewed here.
Forging Frontiers SWOSU Strategic Plan 2024-2029
Mission Statement
Southwestern Oklahoma State University empowers students to achieve personal and professional success through innovative teaching, scholarly discovery, personalized support, and pioneering partnerships with commerce and community.
Values Statement
In pursuing the university’s mission, SWOSU faculty and staff are guided by a shared commitment to:
- Students, by providing innovative academics, industry connections, research opportunities, and creative engagement.
- Integrity, by nurturing an environment of honesty, transparency, trust, and accountability
- Community, by engaging in partnerships and programs that add viability and visibility to Weatherford and the region.
- Commerce, by advancing programs and services that meet changing workforce demands of the region and beyond.
- Student and staff wellness, by sustaining a culture of safety, belonging, and emotional, mental, and physical support.
- Adaptability, by pursuing the exchange of ideas, research, and leadership for the ever-changing personal and public good.
Vision Statement
SWOSU strives to be the premier public university in the region by advancing student and campus community successes in academic program innovation, workforce responsiveness, individual belonging, responsible citizenship, professional advancement, lifelong learning, and individual growth.
Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 1: Enroll, retain, and graduate students equipped to adapt and excel in their careers and personal lives.
Goal 2: Elevate programs, services, and experiences to prioritize sense of belonging, responsible citizenship, and dynamic learning.
Goal 3: Champion responsible stewardship of resources to advance quality services, initiatives, and academic programs.
Goal 4: Forge educational, commerce, and community partnerships to advance the vitality and viability of the state and region.