2023 - 2033
Elevating Hampton Excellence
Delivering the #1 Student Experience in America
Mission Statement
The mission of Hampton is to promote learning, the building of character, and the holistic preparation of students for positions of global leadership and lives of service.
The University is a historically Black, research-focused institution grounded in a commitment to an education for life, innovation, the creation of new knowledge and artistic works, and respect for diverse cultures.
GOAL 1 — Elevate Academic Excellence
REIMAGINE THE HAMPTON ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE 21ST-CENTURY LEADERS OF CHARACTER FOR OUR COMMUNITY, OUR NATION, AND OUR WORLD.
GOAL 2 — Increase Research & Innovation
BECOME AN R1 INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES CONTEMPORARY SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL HEALTH CARE, SUSTAINABILITY, NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS, AND PRODUCES GROUND-BREAKING CREATIVE WORKS IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES.
GOAL 3 — Improve Operations & Enhance Infrastructure
IMPROVE INTERNAL OPERATIONS AND ACCELERATE THE UPGRADE OF OUR PHYSICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCE OF OUR STUDENTS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS.
GOAL 4 — Increase Financial Sustainability
BUILD A COMPREHENSIVE, DATA-DRIVEN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ATTRACTING INVESTMENTS THAT EXPAND REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION, FUNDRAISING, AND ASSET ACQUISITION TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE UNIVERSITY’S FINANCIAL HEALTH AND CAPACITY.
GOAL 5 — Enhance Stakeholder Engagement
MAXIMIZE THE ENGAGEMENT OF ALUMNI, AND PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE THE UNIVERSITY’S COMMUNITY SERVICE MISSION AND ITS CONTINUED VIABILITY.
GOAL 6 — Sustain Athletic Excellence
AMPLIFY AND SUSTAIN AN ATHLETIC PROGRAM AND CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE THAT PROMOTE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PRIDE AND BUILD HIGH-ACHIEVING LEADERS AND CHAMPIONS.