Frostburg's Strategic Plan 2018-2023

 

As Frostburg State University completes its 2017-2023 Strategic Plan, FSU engaged the campus community in a review of its Mission and Vision Statements and the Core Values articulated in 2017.  These statements and values are:

 

VALUES AND VISION: FSU IN 2023 

MISSION

Frostburg State University is a student-centered teaching and learning institution featuring experiential opportunities. The University offers students a distinctive and distinguished baccalaureate education along with a select set of applied master’s and doctoral programs. Frostburg serves regional and statewide economic and workforce development; promotes cultural enrichment, civic responsibility, and sustainability; and prepares future leaders to meet the challenges of a complex and changing global society.

CORE VALUES

  • Frostburg State University is a place where every student can experience a myriad of opportunities both in and out of the classroom, fostered by a sense of inclusion and close mentoring relationships with faculty and staff.  
  • Frostburg State University is committed to developing cultural competence and cultivating understanding of and respect for a diversity of experiences and worldviews that encourage each person’s ability to “take the perspective of the other.”
  • Frostburg State University is committed to a system of shared governance that allows faculty, staff, and students to learn about the issues the university confronts and that provides a structure for meaningful input into university decisions. 

OUR VISION FOR FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY IN 2023

Frostburg State University is a regionally acclaimed and nationally recognized academic institution that provides distinctive programs to support state and regional workforce needs. Faculty, staff, and students foster collaboration in a welcoming and inclusive campus culture. 

Students value the opportunities open for them at FSU and form close mentoring relationships with faculty and staff, who are committed to their success and well-being. Students apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to internship, civic engagement, study abroad, and research experiences to meet the challenges of a complex and changing global society.

The university is integrated into the fabric of the community as a valued and respected regional asset. We are committed to making changes that secure our future while celebrating the values that reflect our history.