Key messages

1. The University of Akron is dedicated to student success through the creation of new knowledge. We foster creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.
2. At The University of Akron, we are committed to an academic enterprise built upon trust - through transparency, shared leadership and a culture of collaboration.
3. The University of Akron’s Gold Standard metrics reflect outcomes that enable student success and achievements in solving real-world problems.
4. The University of Akron’s Vision 2020 establishes our collective goals toward student success; global relevance; interdisciplinary distinction; strong community engagement; and a vital campus environment.

The New Gold Standard

At The University of Akron, we measure our performance by

• how much value we add in enabling the success of our students.
• the integration of our disciplines as applied in solving the problems of today for our region and for the world.
• the collaborative impact we create for each other and for our common future.