Chancellor's Office

FSU  Vision:

 "Fayetteville State University is a leading institution of opportunity and diversity committed to developing learned and responsible global citizens."

FSU will maximize use of state and federal funds, expand budgetary resources through grants and contracts, increase scholarships through the FSU Foundation and Annual Fund Drives and promote fiscal and environmental sustainability.

To meet the economic challenges of the 21st century and beyond, FSU must fully implement a business model that focuses on financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and accountability that is consistent with its operational priorities while utilizing all available resources.

Principal Accountability Indicators By 2014:

1. Establish a budget development process that is transparent, provides checks and balances, provides efficiency of operations and expenditures, and supports the university’s priorities on a continuous basis
2. Incorporate and maximize the use of Federal funding to supplement State funding in keeping with  funding guidelines and grant priorities

FSU will provide leadership, information, direction, and technical assistance services to faculty and staff in obtaining external funds to engage in research, instruction, and other scholarly activities.

Principal Accountability Indicators By 2014:

1. Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of sponsored research and programs
2. Increase sponsored programs productivity university-wide
3. Ensure university compliance with the rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures that apply to grant and contract awards

FSU will conduct a five year $15 million campaign to maintain and enhance the level of funding for scholarships for students, enrich academic programs, improve the campus environment, and promote culture and the arts.

Principal Accountability Indicators By 2014:

1. Unify communication efforts with a common set of consistent messages to targeted audiences including alumni, donors, students, faculty, staff, major institutional partners, regional leaders, employers, and professional organizations
2. Develop and implement marketing and communication plans annually 
3. Foster and improve communication efforts across the entire campus community
4. Develop a dynamic fund drive campaign which will appeal to a variety of audiences, particularly business and industry

FSU will provide a leadership role in response to the state’s energy and environmental challenges; incorporate sustainability principles as a core value, utilize research expertise to address critical environmental and energy challenges, and increase community awareness of environmental and sustainability issues.

Principal Accountability Indicators By 2014:

1. Develop, monitor and assess our sustainability policy and implementation plans
2. Incorporate sustainability principles related to infrastructure, natural resources, site development and community impact into the campus master planning process
3. Develop a conservation plan to include reduced energy and water consumption, use of electrical and alternatively-fueled vehicles,  as well as expand the Single Stream Recycling Program
4. Promote faculty and student research and community engagement related to sustainability
5. Create and implement a sustainability training and awareness program for campus employees, students, and visitors