Our Bold Journey
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Establish new academic programs grounded in the liberal arts that challenge the intellect while responding to the needs and interests of students. These programs will grow enrollment, diversify revenue and address workforce priorities of the local community and region.
Enroll 3,000+ undergraduate and graduate students and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment as different backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking encourage learning, acceptance and service.
Make an Augustana education more affordable and accessible for more students with innovative scholarship partnerships among alumni and regional organizations while adapting the university business model and operations to ensure financial sustainability.
Recruit and retain exceptional student-athletes to maintain academic and athletic excellence and enhance their collegiate experience through academic and wellness support, community engagement and service opportunities.
Provide student-athletes the opportunity to compete at a higher level, elevate the profile of the university and inspire Sioux Falls to enthusiastically embrace Augustana University as the hometown team by serving the community and integrating our mission with its needs.
Make an Augustana education more affordable and accessible for more students with innovative scholarship partnerships among alumni and regional organizations while adapting the university business model and operations to ensure financial sustainability.
Transform the physical campus to include new and enhanced facilities that serve the educational, spiritual and holistic needs of Augustana's students, faculty and staff, and inspire others in the community who utilize our campus.
Augustana's enduring commitments includes implementing its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan to increase intercultural awareness and understanding, attract more faculty, staff and students from under-represented populations, and ensure that students graduate with the habits of mind needed to be effective members of a diverse community.