Radford University (RU) is on the move toward a bold new future driven by RU's 7-17 strategic planning.  The RU 7-17 plan outlines four strategic directives that include goals to invest in our people, programs, society, and future.  

The purpose of this document is to define a new strategic plan for COBE (2009-2013).  This revision occurs within the framework of the RU 7-17 plan and provides a framework for a five-year rolling plan.  The current document reflects input from faculty, staff, students, over two hundred alumni, members of the RU administration, and members of the Advisory Council as part of a strategic focusing process (begun in Fall 2008).  Progress toward goals will be reported annually along with new action initiatives.

The plan begins with a brief review of current strengths, challenges, threats, and opportunities; continues with the vision, mission, and values; and concludes with action initiatives for the four goals.