To be recognized for a learning environment which fosters creativity, critical thought, interdisciplinary collaboration, and diversity that is learning centered, by articulating the values held by the School of Nursing and determining how they influence our pedagogy and ways of being and doing.

The major initiative within this goal is to:

1. Develop interdisciplinary curricula, including advances in teaching strategies such as learning-centered approaches, cultural competency, evidence-based practice, and practice-based learning to achieve pre-determined outcomes.

To be recognized nationally and internationally for graduate programs and research activities which address the health and human service needs of diverse populations.

Major initiatives within this goal are to:

1. Identify who the customers of our graduates programs are, determine what they want and need, and develop programs that best meet those needs within the available resources of the School and the University. Define how we want to contribute to the health needs of Arizonans and to the needs of the profession of nursing.
2. Explore the feasibility of developing a doctor of nursing practice program.
3. Develop a research program for the School.

To be recognized as an outstanding nursing leader in teaching, utilizing state-of-the-art teaching strategies and technology, and clearly defining the purpose, scope, and outcomes of all programs offered by the School and how they serve the Mission of the University, the needs of the populations of Arizona, and the needs of the profession.

Major initiatives within this goal are to:

1. Develop and implement an expansion strategy in response to the University's goal of increasing admissions and the Arizona legislature's mandate to increase the number for nursing graduates for the state of Arizona. The areas of focus for expansion will be the RN to BSN program, [link to: 1.1.5 RN BSN] the Accelerated program, [link to: 1.4 accelerated] the American Indian program, [link to: 1.1.1 AI Program] the Tucson program, [link to: 1.1.2 Tuscon]all distance programs, an international program, new program sites in Yuma, Mohave, and Yavapai, and a new state-of-the-art building.
2. Create and sustain an environment of recruitment and retention for faculty and staff recognizing and building upon the strengths of a diverse work-force.
3. Develop and implement a strategy for the recruitment and retention of students, particularly those at risk and of American Indian descent, including tutoring and remediation strategies.

To be recognized regionally as a leader in the use of distance learning and information technologies and teaching technology, to provide state of the art educational experiences for students, and to assist students in developing the skills to utilize technology in the design of health care outcomes and the provision of nursing care to diverse populations.

Major initiatives within this goal are to:

1. Facilitate the application of computer and multi-media technology in instructional design and delivery to provide learning-centered distance education.
2. Develop an infrastructure that is data-driven, based on evidence, and one in which strategic decisions are determined by research and data.

To be recognized for developing and maintaining an environment in which the strengths of diversity of students, faculty, and staff are acknowledged and rewarded, and in which students, faculty, and staff work collaboratively to achieve success for the School, the University, the Flagstaff community, Arizona, and the profession.

Major initiatives within this goal are to:

1. Develop a culturally-reinforcing model for the School of Nursing which addresses recruitment, retention of students, faculty, and staff of diverse persons.
2. Develop educational opportunities that provide students with the experience of working with clients of diverse backgrounds.
3. Articulate the role of faculty, students, and staff in citizenry for the School, the University, the Flagstaff community, Arizona, and the profession.

To be recognized nationally for the provision of educational opportunities for American Indians, in place and at a distance, that incorporate strategies to meet the unique needs and learning styles of American Indian students and that are designed to meet the health care needs of the American Indian population served by these graduates.

The major initiatives within this goal are to:

Identify and remove barriers to admission and retention within the resources of the School of Nursing.

1. Increase American Indian admissions and graduations in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
2. Participate in the Pathways into Health initiative and bridge programs for recruiting American Indian students.

To be recognized within the University community as fiscally responsible through such practices that recruit and retain faculty, students, and staff, by growing the programs within the School of Nursing that meet the needs of the community, state, and profession, and to engage in the acquisition of grants or other funding to underwrite School activities.

The major initiatives within this goal are to:

1. Develop a strategy for ensuring adequate number and mix of faculty.
2. Develop an active alumni association.
3. Develop a strategy of fund-raising.