Adams State University is looking into a strong future of providing equitable access to education for all. The University has released the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, “Our Next Chapter.”
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs Nick Saenz, Ph.D., and Director of First Year Seminars Jess Gagliardi, Ph.D., began work on the new strategic plan over a year ago. “Our intent was to keep the Strategic Plan clear and relevant,” Dr. Gagliardi said. Dr. Saenz agreed, “We met with departments across campus and attended meetings throughout the community to receive input and assist with revisions.”
Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Purpose
Adams State University’s driving purpose is to provide equitable access to education for all. We promote successful and engaged lives by caring for, connecting with, and challenging our students, campus, and community. As Colorado’s premier Hispanic-Serving Institution, Adams State University draws on its rural location in the San Luis Valley, to serve and empower all students, especially those from historically underserved populations.
Vision
Adams State University envisions a community where education is a transformative force for service and social good; we inspire individuals to lead with purpose, serve with integrity, and make a lasting, positive impact for the betterment of individuals and society.
Values
Servingness
Innovation
Communication
Efficiency
Professional Development
Data Mindedness
Community
Pillars
Pillar 1: Academics: Adams State University promotes accessible educational opportunities that empowers individuals. We do this by meeting students where they are and striving to deliver a rigorous curriculum that develops the whole student, aligning academic experiences with 21st century skills and the limitless potential for intellectual growth.
Pillar 2: Students: Adams State University encourages the personal and professional development of its students. We place students first through opportunities that enhance and support the holistic student experience and inspire belonging. We promote opportunities that lead to career preparedness and a productive citizenry that change lives, families, and communities.
Pillar 3: Human Agency and Infrastructure: Adams State University recognizes that flourishing people are its greatest strength and supports opportunities for their growth and leadership. It views modern facilities, efficient technology, and financial assets as a necessity for institutional success and commits to strategic, systemic, and sustainable solutions that optimize the best use of resources.
Pillar 4: Place: Adams State University acknowledges and embraces Alamosa and the San Luis Valley as a vital part of its rural identity. We work together with the community to foster meaningful connections and impact that will bring prosperity to the region.
