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Strategic Plan

About Health & Human Services

The College of Health and Human Services' strategic plan shapes our priorities and guides us as we focus on our mission, vision and values. 

Our Vision: We aspire to be a recognized leader in our efforts to create healthier, more vibrant communities across southeastern North Carolina.

Our Mission: We promote health and wellbeing through excellence in teaching, research, community partnerships, and high-impact experiences.

Our Purpose: CHHS exists to transform learners into skilled, compassionate professionals who improve lives, advance health equity, and meet the evolving health and human service needs of our communities.

Our Values (How): We are a learning organization that intentionally cultivates an interprofessional, student-centered, culture of excellence — focused on service and health equity. In this context, our work is guided by the following values:

  • Collaboration
  • Empowerment
  • Innovation
  • Passion
  • Social Responsibility
  • Sustainability 
  • Trust
  • Vitality

Strategic Plan 2026-2036

  • Priority A1:
    • Critical Workforce Needs: CHHS will align educational programs with the region’s evolving workforce needs.
  • Priority A2:
    • High Impact Practices: Students will have experiential learning that connects coursework to real-world practice that supports professional development 
  • Priority A3:
    • Interprofessional Education: Lead the strategic vision of IPE and embed IPE into the fabric of academic infrastructure. 
  • Priority A4:
    • Responsible AI and Innovation: CHHS will advance the ethical and effective use of AI and emerging technologies. 
  • Priority A5:
    • Research and Scholarship: Expand research and scholarship capacity within CHHS. 
  • Priority A6:
    • Academic Health Sciences Center: CHHS will support the University in the creation of an Academic Health Sciences Center that embeds interprofessional education through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and clinical experiences across all health and human service disciplines. 
  • Priority B1:
    • Organizational Structure and Infrastructure: CHHS will intentionally evolve its organizational structure and infrastructure to empower people, strengthen collaboration, and advance its mission.
  • Priority B2:
    • Engagement and Professional Growth: CHHS will strengthen systems supporting employee growth, engagement, and collaboration. 
  • Priority C1:
    • Partnerships, Regional and Community Collaboration: CHHS will deepen community partnerships in support of our mission to improve health and quality of life.
  • Priority C2:
    • Lifelong Learning & Alumni Engagement: CHHS will expand accessible professional and continuing education opportunities and strengthen alumni connections and engagement.  
  • Priority D1:
    • Health and Wellness: CHHS will partner across the university to advance student wellbeing, satisfaction, retention and graduation rates.  
  • Priority D2:
    • Access to Resources: CHHS will work to increase access to support and resources for all students. 
  • Priority D3:
    • Career Readiness and Transitions: CHHS will support students by building intentional pathways to employment and advanced study.