TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 30, 2025) – Today, the Florida Board of Governors approved SUS 30, the new strategic plan for the State University System of Florida, which will deliver an extraordinary impact for students and our state. SUS 30 defines the mission, vision, values, and priority areas that will guide the System through 2030.
“The SUS 30 will ensure the State University System of Florida remains focused on our common goals while empowering each institution to seize new opportunities,” said Chancellor Ray Rodrigues. “To achieve an even greater impact on our students and the state, we must embrace a bold vision. The SUS 30 delivers that vision, laying a clear path for the System’s continued growth and direction.”
“Thank you to the steering committee, university presidents, trustees, and other stakeholders who helped develop the SUS 30. This new strategic plan is a culmination of innovative ideas that will ensure the State University System of Florida becomes the premier public university system in the nation. With the SUS 30 serving as our path forward and the continued support of the Governor and Florida Legislature, the System’s greatest successes are yet to come,” said Brian Lamb, Chair of the Florida Board of Governors
Mission
To serve the needs of our state and society by providing high-quality higher education, innovative research, and public service through a coordinated system of institutions, each with distinct missions, collectively advancing civic principles, fostering world-class talent, and propelling Florida’s economic prosperity.
Vision
The State University System of Florida will be the premier public university system in the nation, renowned for its world-class talent and collective strengths of its member institutions, delivering extraordinary impact around the world.
Values
Our values deliver an extraordinary IMPACT.
- Integrity
- Modeling Excellence
- Pursuing Knowledge
- Access & Affordability
- Collaboration
- Transformative Innovation
Priority Areas
- One SUS: The State University System of Florida is comprised of 12 distinct universities, each with renowned areas of expertise, all collaborating as one System.
- Elevating Student Success: Our System serves as a national model of excellence for student success while providing high-quality education that is affordable and accessible.
- Operational Excellence: Our System is committed to being exceptional stewards of state resources and upholding the highest standards of integrity by continually identifying best practices and areas for improvement.
- World-Class Talent: Our System boasts top-tier faculty who relentlessly pursue knowledge and produces world-class graduates who secure positions at iconic companies around the globe.
- Innovative Research & Economic Development: Our System conducts innovative research that tackles crucial, life-altering challenges, transforms communities, and serves as an economic driver for our state.
Plan Development
The Florida Board of Governors, led by Chair Brian Lamb, launched the 2030 Strategic Planning process beginning in the summer of 2024. Chair Lamb designated a steering committee led by Governor Ken Jones, Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, and comprised of representatives across the State University System of Florida as well as members of the business community, including the Florida Chamber and the Florida Council of 100. The plan was further developed by the Board and reviewed by stakeholders throughout the fall of 2024. The Board focused on revising the System’s mission and vision, then developed values, goals, and metrics that would guide the System and the state of Florida. Therefore, creating the State University System of Florida’s strategic plan – SUS 30 Extraordinary Impact.
The SUS 30 is available at https://www.flbog.edu/board/strategic-plan/. This page will be continuously updated.
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About the State University System of Florida and the Board of Governors
The State University System of Florida is a constitutional body led by the 17-member Board of Governors. The System has 12 universities and more than 430,000 students, making it the second-largest public university system in the nation. Florida has held the top spot in U.S. News & World Report for higher education since the inception of the rankings in 2017. Responsibilities include defining the distinctive mission of each institution and managing the System’s coordination and operation. The Board appoints a Chancellor who serves as the System’s chief executive. For more information, visit flbog.edu or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.