Florida Board of Governors Approves FAU Strategic Plan
The cover of the strategic plan features FAU's colorful administration building. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida has approved “2031FAU: Where Tomorrow Begins,” Florida Atlantic University’s strategic plan for 2026-2031 designed to guide the institution’s ongoing commitment to student success, research excellence, and community impact.
“In a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty in higher education, this strategic plan is the roadmap that ensures Florida Atlantic remains ‘Where Tomorrow Begins’ for all our students,” said Florida Atlantic President Adam Hasner. “By championing these strategic imperatives and pursuing them aggressively, we will continue our ascent as a top-tier R1 research institution and a leading national public university, creating greater opportunities for our students and our state.”
The plan can be read here: 2026-2031 Strategic Plan | Florida Atlantic University.
Built around four strategic imperatives, “2031FAU: Where Tomorrow Begins” calls on Florida Atlantic to deliver a return on investment for 100% of its students, discover solutions for healthier, safer, more prosperous communities, power the university’s rise by maximizing its strategic and geographic assets, and elevate the university’s prestige.
Recognizing that the world is changing at a remarkable pace, the plan advances a university-wide commitment to preparing graduates to lead in the future. It equips students with career-ready “Essential Success Skills” and expands opportunities for experiential learning such as internships, mentorships, and research, so graduates gain the knowledge, adaptability, and purpose to build successful careers and meaningful lives.
Building on the university’s status as a R1 top-tier research institution, the strategic plan strengthens Florida Atlantic’s focus on research and innovation in four areas of emphasis — neuroscience and healthy aging; quantum computing; environmental, ocean and coastal innovation; and national defense and autonomous systems. Additionally, the plan emphasizes leveraging Florida Atlantic’s ongoing research and intellectual property into licensing agreements with the private sector companies and new spin-off companies.
“2031FAU: Where Tomorrow Begins” also prioritizes strategic investment in campus and community assets, advancing Florida Atlantic’s regional impact, and reinforcing its rising national reputation. The plan calls for positioning Florida Atlantic as a destination of choice for high-performing students throughout Florida, while serving as a trusted partner for job creation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth across South Florida and the state.
Florida Atlantic’s leadership thoughtfully worked with the entire FAU community through a series of open forums, listening sessions, and written feedback to develop a plan that reflects extensive input from faculty members, students, university staff, and trustees, as well as community members.
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