Strategic Plan

In order to accomplish this vision of the future, the Bastyr community and Board of Trustees offer updated institutional strategic initiatives identified in previous planning cycles. The updated institutional strategic initiatives follow measurable outcomes and selected tactics that will drive decision making, inform and guide the daily lives of all members of the Bastyr community, and ensure that the University remains sustainable for generations to come and helps to transform the health and well-being of the human community. Those updated institutional strategic initiatives are as follows:

Pillar I, Student Experience: The University prioritizes and cultivates a holistic learning and living environment valuing student health and wellness. Our commitment is to give precedence to evidence-based, student-centered learning founded on inclusivity and best practice instruction to meet the diverse needs of our students. The student experience is part of a journey leading to a meaningful and successful career, and we seek to be a partner on the full trajectory from prospective student through alumni status.

Pillar II, Employee Engagement and Support: The University supports, embodies and demonstrates a shared commitment to the health, wellbeing and advancement of faculty and staff. Our focus is on the creation of a collective community committed to the mission, vision, and values of the University. Our employee experience embodies an alignment between professional and personal aspirations.

Pillar III, Partnership Engagement: The University dedicates time and resources to initiating, cultivating, and sustaining relationships with external organizations, institutions, and industry. We create and launch partnerships designed to advance our mission, and position ourselves as an active, innovative, and contributing member of the wider local and global community. Engagement and collaboration serve as foundational elements to ensure the University remains committed to furthering the mission and vision of the institution to advance and integrate knowledge in the natural health arts and sciences.

Pillar IV, Innovation: The University is forward thinking. We foster a culture of continuous improvement by challenging the institution and inspiring our stakeholders to create new opportunities to lead in natural health and sciences fields/disciplines. Advancements are creative, strategic, progressive, and promote a thriving environment.