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Goal 1. Expand W&M's Reach

Â鶹Æƽâ°æ aims to address global challenges, forge dynamic partnerships to fuel positive change and model democratic ideals to extend its influence in the world.

1.a. Advance research and scholarship of consequence

• Foster partnerships that drive entrepreneurial approaches to local, national and global challenges
• Strengthen W&M's research ecosystem to spark new discovery
• Encourage impactful research and scholarship in every discipline to enhance W&M's prominence

1.b. Forge global connections

• Charge the entire W&M community with elevating the university's global name recognition
• Enhance opportunities to serve the global community
• Mobilize W&M's worldwide network of elite university partnerships and broaden learning experiences for current and prospective students

1.c. Elevate civic engagement and service for the 21st century

• Double down on W&M's abiding commitment to evidence-based argument and discovery as a public good
• Rekindle and model civil discourse, convening disparate views to advance democratic values
• Promote community-engaged teaching, research and learning