Soaring Forward: Strengthening Community, Advancing Excellence

Stockton’s Strategic Plan is a living framework created by the people who know the University best, the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners across the region. Built on Stockton’s Ethic of Care and commitment to academic excellence, this plan reflects where we are, what we value, and where we need to go.

Strategic Plan Introduction Video

Five Strategic Priorities for the Plan

These priorities will guide how we set goals, invest resources, and measure progress, ensuring Stockton continues to serve as a center of learning, a partner in our communities, and a force for progress over the next three years.

Cultivate A Community of Care: Belonging and Pride

We are committed to building a supportive campus where connection, dialogue, and belonging help every member feel valued and empowered.

Inspire Minds: Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship

Our teacher-scholar model connects teaching, learning, and research to create meaningful, lasting educational impact.

Empower Student Success

We equip students with skills, support, and opportunities to achieve their goals and thrive as lifelong learners.

Anchor in Purpose: Serving the Region and Beyond

As an anchor institution, we strengthen regional vitality and global connections through service, research, and partnership.

Sustain Tomorrow: Stewardship and Innovation

We ensure Stockton’s future through strategic growth, financial responsibility, and environmental stewardship.

 

Stockton’s Differentiators

Stockton is defined by a set of distinguishing strengths that set the University apart. These differentiators highlight what makes Stockton unique, from its campuses and community partnerships to its innovation, sustainability, and commitment to student well-being and inclusivity.

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Stockton’s Strategic Plan is strengthened by the many programs, services, and partnerships that support its goals. Together, these areas help advance teaching, foster student success, promote community engagement, and ensure sustainability across the University. 

Stockton's Mission & Vision Statement
President's Vision

 

Stockton University was one of five universities to partner with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) to align its Strategic Plan with the Postsecondary Value Framework (PVF), which serves as a guiding structure for integrating equity-centered, evidence-based strategies into institutional planning. The goals of the PVF are to ensure that all students have access to academic, professional, and financial resources needed to earn a college degree. During fall 2024, a Framework Working Group of 33 faculty and staff participated in a multi-day workshop to become familiar with the PVF, and in spring 2025, they served on five writing groups to ensure that the PVF’s elements, Access, Affordability, and Completion, were fully integrated into the Strategic Plan.