Explore the evolution of the Strategic Vision that has helped guide the university’s growth and development since President Price arrived at Duke in 2017. The Strategic Vision incorporates efforts and insight from across campus and demonstrates a commitment to Duke’s values.
October 2017
In his inaugural address, President Price calls for a renewed effort by the Duke community to answer the challenges of our day
Spring 2018
President Price engages faculty, students, and staff to begin developing the ideas for his strategic vision
March 2018
In his annual address to the faculty, President Price first articulates the five planks
- Empower the boldest thinkers
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
- Partner with purpose
- Engage a global network of alumni
May 2018
President Price presents his strategic vision to the Board of Trustees and proposes the creation of strategic task forces made up of students, faculty, staff, and trustees to move forward its ideas
September 2018
The first four strategic task forces are launched, focused on residential life and the student experience, the alumni network, science and technology, and the future of Central Campus
- Empower the boldest thinkers
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
- Engage a global network of alumni
April 2019
Strategic task force focused on residential life recommends changes to residential living and learning model
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
September 2019
Trustees begin a year-long strategic engagement program focused on research translation and regional partnerships with faculty, students, and external partners
- Empower the boldest thinkers
- Partner with purpose
November 2019
President Price introduces the strategic vision to a wider audience in an article in Duke Magazine and message to the community
- Empower the boldest thinkers
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
- Partner with purpose
- Engage a global network of alumni
March 2020
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke shifts to remote learning for the remainder of the academic year
April 2020
President Price convenes Strategy Team 2030, led by Provost Kornbluth and focused on developing long-term strategic plans for the future of Duke’s academic community
- Empower the boldest thinkers
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
June 2020
In a message to the community on Juneteenth, President Price outlines a comprehensive series of commitments focused on addressing racism at Duke
- Strengthen our campus community
August 2020
A committee of students, faculty, and staff is convened by Vice President/Vice Provost for Student Affairs Mary Pat McMahon and Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Gary Bennett to build on the residential life task force’s work and develop plans for the next generation living and learning experience for Duke students
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
September 2020
Strategic task forces are convened focused on Duke and Durham, climate change and sustainability, and the upcoming centennial celebration
- Empower the boldest thinkers
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
- Partner with purpose
- Engage a global network of alumni
Fall 2020
The Office of Durham and Community Affairs launches community conversations, summits, and focus groups with over 600 of Duke’s neighbors and partners in the city to drive the future of our Durham strategy
- Partner with purpose
Spring 2021
Duke Alumni and Development launches the Forever Learning Institute, which uses new resources to deliver lifelong learning and faculty content to tens of thousands of alumni participants around the world
- Engage a global network of alumni
April 2021
Duke engages in its first-ever campus-wide racial and social equity survey, with over 13,000 respondents sharing feedback that will guide future work in anti-racism
- Strengthen our campus community
May 2021
Climate Change and Sustainability, Duke and Durham, and Centennial Celebration task forces deliver their reports and recommendations
- Empower the boldest thinkers
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
- Partner with purpose
- Engage a global network of alumni
June 2021
With a $100 million grant from the Duke Endowment, the Duke Science and Technology Initiative launches with a focus on making the university a global leader in health care resilience, computing, and materials science
- Empower the boldest thinkers
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
- Partner with purpose
Summer 2021
President Price renews commitments to racial equity and organizes a Racial Equity Advisory Council under the leadership of Vice President for Institutional Equity Kim Hewitt and Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement Abbas Benmamoun
- Strengthen our campus community
August 2021
Vice President for Durham and Community Affairs Stelfanie Williams introduces a Strategic Community Impact Plan focused on affordable housing, nutrition and food security, college and career training, early childhood education and school readiness, and community nonprofit capacity
- Partner with purpose
September 2021
Duke announces a renewed living and learning program for undergraduates, QuadEx, will transform the student experience beginning in 2022
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
April 2022
Strategy Team 2030 submits its final report, outlining recommendations for the future of Duke’s education, research, and faculty governance model
- Empower the boldest thinkers
- Transform teaching and learning
June 2022
The Racial Equity Advisory Council releases a report on the first year of its progress toward supporting racial and social equity at Duke
- Strengthen our campus community
Summer 2022
As part of QuadEx, all first-year students engage in experiential orientation for the first time—and 94% of undergraduates report feeling as though they belong at Duke
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
August 2022
Duke announces the first five QuadEx faculty fellows
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
September 2022
President Price announces the Duke Climate Commitment, which seeks to mobilize the entire institution toward addressing climate change
- Empower the boldest thinkers
- Transform teaching and learning
- Strengthen our campus community
- Partner with purpose
- Engage a global network of alumni
January 2023
In a day-long conference hosted by the Offices for Faculty Advancement and for Institutional Equity, over 250 administrators from across the university and health system developed strategies for promoting equity in their units
- Strengthen our campus community
Spring 2023
President Price formalized the strategic vision, introducing a new website and the vision’s adoption as the identity of the Duke University brand.