Strategic Plan
As the 15th dean of Leeds since its founding in 1906, I am honored to build on the school’s proud legacy and energized by the opportunity to help shape its future. Leeds’ Strategic Plan reflects the shared vision and ambition of our community, offering a purposeful roadmap for the decade ahead.
We are at a pivotal moment. Business and higher education are undergoing rapid transformation. Leeds is prepared to meet this moment with confidence. Over the past decade, we have advanced our mission through academic excellence, values-based leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and bold innovation—establishing Leeds as a nationally recognized business school with growing impact.Ìý
This plan builds on that foundation. It focuses on four strategic priorities: preparing students for lifelong career success; expanding research and interdisciplinary reach; transforming graduate education; and fostering a thriving, inclusive community. These priorities respond to the evolving needs of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and corporate partners—and to the broader challenges facing society.
At Leeds, we believe business should be a force for good. Through this plan, we align our people, programs, and partnerships to develop principled, career-ready leaders who create meaningful change.
I am deeply grateful to the many students, faculty, staff, alumni, and corporate partners who helped shape this plan. I would also like to acknowledge Jeff York, who, during his time as associate dean for strategic initiatives, played a key role in developing many elements of Leeds’ Strategic Plan.
With clarity of purpose and a strong community, I am confident we will lead Leeds forward with integrity, innovation, and impact.
With gratitude,
Vijay Khatri
Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean
Leeds School of BusinessÌý
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Guiding Elements for Leeds' Strategic Plan
As we chart our course for the next decade, five interconnected elements will drive 2035 Leeds' Strategic Plan.Ìý
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Ongoing PrioritiesÌý
The goal of defining ongoing priorities is to align with Leeds’ mission and vision while establishing a strong foundation for operational excellence across all academic and administrative units. This process includes self-studies across all disciplines within academic divisions, Centers of Excellence, and both undergraduate and graduate programs.Ìý
Enablers
The goal of Enablers is to provide the essential support structures needed to executeÌýLeeds’ strategy effectively, ensuring the successful achievement of initiatives and priorities.ÌýTo successfully implement our strategic initiatives, we're strengthening core operationalÌýareas across Leeds including Finance and Administration, Marketing and Communication,Ìýand Advancement. Ìý
How it Fits Together
2035 Leeds Strategic Plan is built on the series of interconnected elements described above.
Updates and Questions
This is where we’ll post the latest updates, progress reports and need-to-know information. To support Leeds strategic planning initiative or learn more about the planning process, email deankhatri@colorado.edu.
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