University Strategy

Our 2020 vision

To be recognised as a world leader in open and flexible higher education.

To enable broad participation in higher education and to make significant contributions to research and community development.

This will be achieved through maintaining USQ as a viable enterprise that:

offers quality professional education opportunities that are accessible, flexible and borderless
creates fulfilling experiences for all students based on the commitment of skilled and caring staff
develops graduates who are positioned to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world
pursues world-class research, innovation and practice in sustainable futures
engages with communities, business and government through ongoing and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Supporting Australia as a socially inclusive society, building Australia's skills base and progressing regional, national and global sustainability.

Providing the highest quality educational experiences to students irrespective of their location or lifestyle.

Fulfilling lives

Organisational goal	Goal statement
Learning and teaching	To enhance teaching performance and to provide high quality, flexible and inclusive learning experiences that promote lifelong learning, critical enquiry and students' career opportunities.
Students	To create fulfilling learning experiences that are focused on student objectives.
Academic programs	To be recognised as a national leader in the provision of vibrant and contemporary programs responsive to the professions.
Research and research training	To be acknowledged leaders in applied research and research training, with a particular emphasis on research in sustainable futures.
Staff	To attract and retain excellent staff who exemplify USQ's values and provide them with opportunities to succeed personally, professionally and organisationally.
Educational partnerships	To maintain a profile of domestic and international educational partnerships that enhances USQ's position as a successful and leading higher education provider.
Social justice, equity and inclusion	To broaden equitable participation by students and staff and to encourage the development of a University culture that values diversity, multiculturalism and social inclusiveness.
Engagement and development	To derive mutual benefits for the University and its external stakeholders through engagement and development.
Enterprise	To deliver positive social, environmental and economic dividends.