Oregon Tech Forward: Strategic Plan 2027-2030
Improving the Human Condition: University Project-Based Learning Driving Real-World Impact
Oregon Tech Forward is Oregon Tech’s strategic plan for 2027-2030. Building on the foundation of Oregon Tech Together (2021-2026), this plan focuses the university’s energy on the highest-impact initiatives that will advance our mission of improving the human condition through Oregon Tech’s unique project-based learning culture.
The purpose of this plan is to align Oregon Tech’s vision, values, resources, and its leadership to meet this critical moment. When implemented, these ten goals will allow Oregon Tech to fulfill its mission to advance students, employers, and the communities we serve by honoring our commitment to deliver best-in-class university education that improves the human condition.
Oregon Tech Mission
Oregon Institute of Technology (“Oregon Tech”), Oregon’s public polytechnic university, offers innovative, professionally-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of engineering, health, business, technology, and applied arts and sciences. To foster student and graduate success, the university provides a hands-on, project-based learning environment and emphasizes innovation, scholarship, and applied research. With a commitment to diversity and leadership development, Oregon Tech offers statewide educational opportunities and technical expertise to meet the current and emerging needs of Oregonians as well as other national and international constituents.
Oregon Tech Vision
University Pillars
The four pillars provide important directional focus to Oregon Tech’s strategic plan. The goals and strategies in this plan align across multiple pillars focused on the most important opportunities and critical needs facing the university.
STUDENT SUCCESS
Oregon Tech enhances the quality and diversity of the student experience by increasing access to and support for high-quality, student-centered education.
INNOVATION
Oregon Tech is entrepreneurial and on the leading edge of student engagement, innovative teaching, and collaborative research.
COMMUNITY
Oregon Tech is an active member of the communities it serves, contributing through leadership and professional expertise.
INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE
Oregon Tech fosters a culture of scholarship, leadership, engagement, and institutional pride.
Oregon Tech Values
ACCOUNTABILITY Taking ownership of our actions and showing the leadership necessary to accomplish goals CONFIDENCE Exhibiting pride and conviction in our university, our talent, and our contributions to those around us DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION Welcoming individuals of all backgrounds INTEGRITY Adhering to the highest ethical standards SERVICE Contributing to our communities EXCELLENCE Celebrating the highest quality in teaching, research, and innovation RESPECT Treating others with dignity STUDENT SUCCESS Prioritizing student and graduate success in every decision |
Strategic Goal Highlights
ENROLLMENT & RETENTION Grow enrollment by 10% and achieve 80% first-to-second year retention GRADUATION RATES Improve the 6-year graduation rate by 10 percentage points APPLIED LEARNING 70% of graduates are completing an internship or applied research experience ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Develop future-focused academic programs that combine technical excellence with a strong foundation in the humanities DIGITIAL INFRASTRUCTURE Build High-Performance Computing capacity for AI, research, and innovation evidenced by measurable curricular impact MEDICAL SCHOOL Complete requirements for Medical School accreditation PARNERSHIPS Strengthen workforce partnerships by 10% increase in placement with strategic partners PEOPLE & CULTURE Improve employee retention by 10-15% PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Achieve 95% central scheduling; align all capital requests with data BRAND & IDENTITY Achieve brand alignment across all units and campuses |