Message From The President

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: Kennesaw State University transforms lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships, and economic opportunity. We empower our students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens by cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse.

Vision: Kennesaw State will achieve national prominence as a public university known for education, research, and community programs that foster inquiry and advance society.

Values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Inclusivity, Accountability

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Strategic Priorities

Kennesaw State’s goals align with the University System of Georgia’s strategic priorities that focus on increasing student success, responsible stewardship of resources, economic competitiveness, and community impact. In the coming years, we will focus on the following five goals:

Goals in Action

Strategic Planning Process and Timeline

Through an extensive planning and research process, the Strategic Plan Steering Committee gathered insights from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members and we thank them for their contributions to this important initiative.

Together, we are forging a new path toward a brighter, more impactful future at KSU, united in our commitment to excellence and innovation.