People
Recruiting outstanding students
A recommitment to high quality undergraduate education
Recruiting paradigm-breaking faculty
Next generation leadership
Human resource development

Resources
Adjusting to the disappearance of state support
Building private support to levels adequate to replace state support
New methods for resource allocation and management
Asset management
Development of flexible resources (Òventure capitalÓ)
Rebuilding the University
New market development

Culture
Stimulating a sense of adventure, risk-taking
Establishing a sense of pride in, respect for, excitement about,
	and loyalty to the University of Michigan

Capacity for Change
Making the case for change
Removing barriers to change
Protecting the autonomy of the University
Sustaining the UniversityÕs commitment to diversity
Aligning privilege with accountability, responsibility with authority
Aligning faculty/staff incentives with institutional priorities
Continuing efforts to improve the quality of campus life
Achieving a commitment to community, tolerance, and respect
Developing spires of excellence
Restructuring organization and governance
High performance workplace strategies
Re-engineering with information technology
Renegotiating the faculty contract
Renegotiating the state contract

Educational Transformation
The University College
The Gateway Campus
Living/learning environments
Linkages between professional schools and UG education
Restructuring the PhD
Continuing education and Òjust-in-timeÓ learning

Intellectual Transformation
Lowering disciplinary boundaries
Integrative facilities
The New University

The Diverse University
Articulating the case for diversity
The Michigan Mandate
The Michigan Agenda for Women
The World University

The Faculty of the Future


Serving a Changing Society
Further evolution of the UM Health System
Research applied to state and national needs
University enterprise zones
K-12 education
Public service

Preparing for the Future
New generation leadership
Campus evolution
Academic outreach
The Cyberspace University
Strategic Alliances