Strategic Plan Summary
With the input of a multidisciplinary team of students, faculty, and staff, the U-M School of Dentistry developed a strategic plan founded in the visions of five domains required for long-term growth and vitality.
Foundation Resources:
The Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Video
Yearly updates:
Strategic Plan Updates 2017
2016-2017 Goals
2015-2016 Accomplishments
2015 Goals
People
To lead by becoming a dental home for our patients, an employer of choice, and a nurturing environment for current and future leaders in dentistry.
Education
To lead with a contemporary and evolving curriculum centered in evidence-based patient care, critical thinking, and life-long learning.
Research & Discovery
To lead through preeminence in basic, translational, clinical, and education research.
Patient Care
To lead by becoming a principal dental healthcare center ranked the most respected and trusted dental school in the country.
Responsible Growth & Sustainability
To lead through financial viability that empowers our community to engage in strategic and continuous advancement.
Vision
Building on the strengths of its University and State, a diverse University of Michigan School of Dentistry community will lead the science and practice of dentistry with preeminent research, contemporary and engaged learning, and exemplary patient care in a vital and sustainable manner.
Mission
Advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.
Core Values
Compassion: Encourage a culture of collaboration, collegiality and helpfulness based on empathy and respect.
Leadership: Shape the future leaders of dentistry.
Excellence: Intend to be the best at all we do.
Responsibility: Promote integrity, professionalism, and accountability to ensure ethical decision making.
Trust: Commit to honest transparent communication to build relationships
Creativity: Challenge existing knowledge to foster problem-solving and new discovery.
Inclusion: Embrace and celebrate our diverse community.
Adopted: January 2014
