It’s not just a plan on paper.
Our strategic plan guides everything we do at Washington State University.
In a world defined equally by tremendous opportunities and rapid change, the vision of the Washington State University system is built on the foundational purposes of the land-grant university: to provide education to all, to conduct a scholarly inquiry that benefits society, and to share expertise that boosts the lives of individuals and communities.
This strategic plan was developed in 2020, and remains here as a reference while a new strategic framework is developed.
VIEW THE WSU SYSTEM STRATEGIC PLAN
WSU MISSION
Washington State University is a public land-grant research university that is committed to the principles of practical education for all, scholarly inquiry that benefits society, and the sharing of expertise to positively impact the state and communities.
EDUCATION
WSU’s educational mission is to help students become more aware, engaged, and creative.
WSU Strives to make its expertise available to anyone who seeks to benefit from it, regardless of where they live, where they come from, what they believe, or what their life experiences have been.
SCHOLARSHIP
WSU’s scholarly mission is directed toward the betterment of human existence through the uncovering of new information, the discovery of how to use that information to solve problems, and the creative expression of human experience. We especially seek to address issues that impact Washingtonians.
OUTREACH
OUTREACH
WSU’s outreach mission is to serve the needs of Washingtonians by sharing its expertise and helping residents integrate that knowledge into their daily lives.
Our Core
VALUES
- Land-grant ideals
- Community
- Integrity, trust, & respect
- Global citizenship
- Freedom of expression
- Wellbeing
BELIEFS
- Improve lives through practical education
- Improve the human condition
- Achieve an ethically and socially just society for all
- Enrich the vitality of the region
- Engage globally for the future of the planet
VISION
Washington State University will deepen and expand its impact by building on the strengths of each campus and location for a stronger Washington state and global community.
System Goals
GOAL 1: Research, Innovation, & Creativity
GOAL 2: Student Experience
GOAL 3: Outreach, Extension, Service, & Engagement
nation, and world.
GOAL 4: Institutional Effectiveness & Infrastructure
View the 2020-2025 WSU system strategic plan.
This strategic plan reached it’s end in June 2025. A new system plan is currently in development; this remains here as reference until the new plan is complete.