WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY The B Vision (a draft) y the turn of the century, Weber State University will be the university of choice for undergraduate education in its region. It will be a recognized leader in developing student competence, creating commu- ae. ¢ Develops internal/external commu- lifelong learners, analytical thinkers, skilled nication systems so that University problem solvers, competent communica- actions and outcomes are articulated tors, global thinkers, and ethical citizens. and understood. nity partnerships, and providing integrated education. It will be a center of learning for students, faculty, staff, and community members, where all are inspired to think, contribute, and excel. It will assist those within its influence to meet life's challenges and to become responsive citizens of a changing, technologically based global society. In realizing this ¢« Leads butions to its community. through understanding and tolerance of differing points of view. ¢ Recognizes the need to be accountable level commensurate with those resources capable of providing quality tion to attract and admit competent learning opportunities. ¢ Manages enrollment numbers at a students. ¢ Builds on its role as a commuter ¢ Maintains administrative systems campus in becoming a model univer- that are friendly and responsive to the sity for serving the unique needs of user's needs. commuter students. Y = e Provides opportunities for students results, and uses data to improve the to participate in applied, problem- University. S = I ¢ Provides a suitable technological infra- o structure to support the above goals. one Such strengths in the liberal/technical educa- an infrastructure will require appropriate tion blend. computing, communication, multimedia, and distance learning methods, equipment, and instruction. Students will become familiar with and make use of those tech- ¢ Educates students to be successful in competing for employment and graduate admissions with students from the nologies they will need to be productive in best undergraduate programs in the tomorrow's society. world and recognizes graduates as ms D oriented, real-life learning experiences. Continues to build on current Y —_ ad) and assesses outcomes, communicates e <a so e Values everyone and fosters learning vision the University: ¢ Collaborates within the K-16 educational system in developing continuous student progress that allows the institu- the state in collaborative contri- ps