[July 20, 2022]

Dear RVU Community,

I am very pleased to present the Rocky Vista University Institutional Strategic Plan for 2022-2027. This is the product of many months of work, with input from all levels of the University. Faculty, staff, students, and members of our Board have provided recommendations and guidance to get us to this final product. It has been a true collaborative effort amongst our community.

This Institutional Strategic Plan establishes a vision, sets a course, and provides focus for the growth and development of the University. It also allows us to assess progress towards achieving new heights in medical education within our three domains: Academics, Leadership, and Growth.

While this strategic plan sets out one-, three-, and five-year goals, it will be reviewed annually to ensure continued relevance. Goals will be updated and added to so that our focus always remains on student accomplishment, faculty and employee success, and University achievement while maintaining RVU as a great place to study and work.

The goals, objectives, and measures outlined in this plan provide a blueprint for where we will focus— both our attention and intention—in the coming years; and it will take the continued dedication and hard work of our entire community to realize the plan’s potential. I applaud the entire RVU community who have been and continue to be engaged in this process. I look forward to working with all of you as we advance Rocky Vista University locally, regionally, and nationally.

Sincerely