The current Strategic Areas of Focus identified in this plan are examples of some of our distinctive institutional areas of academic and interdisciplinary excellence, representing converging themes in teaching, research, and innovation across all three campuses. In keeping with the ßÙßÇÂþ»â€™s dynamic, innovative, and nimble approach to solving real-world problems, these areas represent a current assessment of focus areas and will be evaluated periodically to sustain our competitive advantage in a dynamic and ever-changing world while serving our regional, national, and global communities.