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Thanks to substantial support from the state of Kansas, KU is seeking 12 new distinguished chaired faculty that we call Foundation Professors. Each will advance research and education tied to KU’s four strategic initiative themes. Learn more

Strategic Plan for Lawrence & Edwards Campuses

Bold Aspirations is the strategic plan for 2012-17 for the University of Kansas. The plan is the template for a transformation of KU, and both guides and inspires us to keep striving to raise the expectations we have for ourselves, the aspirations we have for our state, and the hopes we have for our world. On this site, you will find complete information on our six strategic goals and the individual strategies being pursued to meet each goal.

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Bold Aspirations

Bold Aspirations is the strategic plan for KU, comprising individual plans for the following:

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