• “Our universitywide strategy will outline a coherent vision, with clear plans and goals for our future. As we proceed, we need to hear from everyone with a stake in Rutgers’ success.”

    — Robert L. Barchi, President

  • Taking Rutgers Forward

    Under the leadership of President Robert L. Barchi, Rutgers is engaged in a thoughtful, universitywide effort to develop a strategic plan that defines its overall direction and aspirations for the next 10 years. Every part of the university community has been providing input through surveys, town hall meetings, advisory groups, faculty forums, departmental discussions, and interviews. As the process moves toward the creation of a strategy, the community will be informed and consulted through various means, including this dedicated website.

    After presenting an interim report in June, President Barchi intends to submit for Board of Governors approval in fall 2013 a document that expresses a clear vision and strategy for Rutgers’ future and reflects the input of faculty, students, staff, alumni, retirees, and governing board members, as well as state and local leaders.

    Please check this site for updates, and submit your own suggestions and comments via Contact Us.

    Why a University Strategy Now?

    • Rutgers’ last strategic planning effort took place well over a decade ago.
    • To build a stronger future for Rutgers, it is imperative to define the university's overall direction and aspirations clearly.
    • Recent major milestones make this the right moment to accelerate the strategic planning initiative that President Barchi announced when he took office in fall 2012.