University of Michigan Human Resources
Human Resources' Strategic Plan
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Executive Summary

The Human Resources’ Strategic Plan aligns Human Resources with the direction and priorities of the University of Michigan. The strategic direction of the University as articulated by President Mary Sue Coleman in “The Michigan Difference” includes:

Strategic Principles

  • Move the University of Michigan to a new level of excellence building on academic strengths
  • Expand collaborative innovation reaching across traditional disciplines
  • Articulate a set of aspirations that will guide future work
  • Use these as guideposts for future decisions and ask units, schools, colleges to use these principles to guide their future choices.

Strategic Goals

  • We will sustain academic excellence
  • We will foster active engagement
  • We will build collaborative learning communities
  • We will create greater access to Michigan’s academic quality

In addition to these overarching University principles and goals, a strategic direction has been established for the University of Michigan Health System by Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs Robert Kelch.

As part of the University of Michigan, we embody The Michigan Difference in the Health System, which is demonstrated through:

  • The best people
  • Groundbreaking research
  • A rich environment