The Lake Campus strategic plan aligns with Wright State University’s mission, vision, values, and five strategic objectives, and reflects the University’s commitment to recruitment, retention, and relationships.
Wright State University Mission Statement
We empower all students to excel in their lives and chosen careers through integrated learning, research, innovation, and experience.
Wright State University - Lake Campus Mission Statement
As part of Wright State University, the Lake Campus is the focal point for the educational and cultural advancement of the residents of West Central Ohio, providing opportunities for advanced scholarship and continuing education, economic and technological development, and community service
Wright State University Vision Statement
To be a diverse, inclusive university that positively transforms the educational, economic, and social fabric of the communities we serve.
Our Commitment to the Region
The Lake Campus serves as the educational and cultural hub for Auglaize, Mercer, Darke, Van Wert, and Shelby counties.
We are committed to:
- Affordable associate and bachelor’s degrees
- Workforce-responsive academic programs
- Strong partnerships with business, healthcare, agriculture, education, and public safety
- Personalized learning in a close-knit campus environment
- Preparing graduates who live, work, and lead in our region
Objective I: Create Transformative Educational Experiences
Deliver innovative, applied, workforce-aligned programs that connect learning to career and community impact.
Strategy 1.1: Expand Workforce-Aligned Academic Programs
- Launch stackable certificates in advanced manufacturing and healthcare
- Align new programs with regional labor market demand
- Increase short-term credentials
Strategy 1.2: Strengthen Experiential Learning
- Embed internships, apprenticeships, and clinical placements into degree pathways
- Expand industry-sponsored applied projects
- Grow faculty-mentored research and innovation opportunities
Strategy 1.3: Enhance Access and Academic Pathways
- Expand College Credit Plus (CCP) participation and conversion to degree completion
- Increase hybrid and online course offerings
Objective II: Cultivate Student Success Through Development of Campus Community
Foster belonging, persistence, and achievement through personalized support and meaningful engagement.
Strategy 2.1: Increase Student Access and Affordability
- Expand donor-funded scholarships
- Increase financial literacy programming
Strategy 2.2: Enhance Student Engagement and Belonging
- Expand Weeks of Welcome programming
- Grow student organizations and leadership development
- Increase student participation in campus events and service opportunities
Strategy 2.3: Support Holistic Student Well-Being
- Strengthen academic advising and success coaching
- Expand mental health and wellness resources
- Promote faculty and staff professional development focused on student-centered practice
Objective III: Forge Lasting Collaborative Relationships and Engage Communities for Shared Success
Serve as a regional hub for workforce development, education, and community life.
Strategy 3.1: Strengthen Industry and Employer Partnerships
- Establish advisory boards in healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, business, and education
- Expand employer-hosted internships and apprenticeships
- Increase employer participation in career fairs and classroom engagement
Strategy 3.2: Deepen Educational Partnerships
- Expand collaboration with regional high schools and career centers
- Grow CCP and transfer pathways
Strategy 3.3: Expand Community Engagement
- Increase public events, lectures, and cultural programming
- Enhance facility utilization for community use
- Explore development of an athletics complex to enhance campus life and regional engagement
Objective IV: Advance Knowledge for Individuals and Communities
Promote applied research, innovation, and scholarship that directly benefits our region.
Strategy 4.1: Expand Applied and Community-Engaged Research
- Increase faculty-student research collaboration
- Support interdisciplinary innovation initiatives
Strategy 4.2: Foster Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Launch student microgrant and innovation funding programs through the Research Committee
- Integrate entrepreneurial thinking into academic programs
- Support regional small business development through applied expertise
Objective V: Achieve Sustainability with Optimized Strategic Resources
Ensure long-term strength through responsible stewardship, enrollment growth, and strategic investment.
Strategy 5.1: Strengthen Enrollment and Recruitment Pipelines
- Expand partnerships with high schools and career centers
- Increase adult learner and workforce student enrollment
- Grow regional brand awareness
Strategy 5.2: Optimize Facilities and Infrastructure
- Align space utilization with academic and workforce needs
- Enhance campus aesthetics and identity
Strategy 5.3: Increase Financial and Operational Sustainability
- Optimize course scheduling and space utilization.
- Increase facility revenue and community partnerships
- Strengthen fundraising and donor engagement
For comments or questions, please email strategicplan@wright.edu.