2023-2028 Strategic Plan

Cyclones Everywhere

The ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors voted to adopt the association’s newest strategic plan in May 2023. The ISU Alumni Association strategic plan aligns with the 2022-2031 strategic plan of Iowa State University. 

ISU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MISSION AND VISION: 

Founded in 1878, the ISU Alumni Association’s long-held mission is to facilitate the lifetime connection of alumni, students, and friends with Iowa State University and each other. 

Our vision is to be the best alumni association in the U.S. at engaging diverse partners to help showcase how Iowa State University and Cyclones everywhere are making communities, Iowa, and the world a better place. 

TO BE a trusted, collaborative partner in engaging Cyclones everywhere to celebrate the impact Iowa State University and its alumni, students, and friends have in their communities and on the world. 

TO BE an advocate that showcases the value of the degrees of Iowa State graduates by sharing the transformational stories of research, knowledge, discovery, and achievements of Iowa State’s faculty and staff, students, alumni, and friends. 

TO BE innovative in bringing long-term financial stability and organizational health to the ISU Alumni Association. 

GUIDING PRINCIPLES: 

  • Collaborative 
  • Creative 
  • Inclusive 
  • Passionate 
  • Service-minded 
  • Trustworthy 

“Elevating the excellence of Iowa State and Iowa Staters.” 

We lift up examples of how Iowa State University and Iowa Staters are making the world a better place through innovative solutions, community engagement, and knowledge and discovery. 

These pillars encompass ISUAA’s key themes of focus and strategic priorities for future excellence. 

TO BE innovative in bringing long-term financial stability and organizational health to the ISU Alumni Association. 

TO BE a trusted, collaborative partner in engaging Cyclones everywhere to celebrate the impact Iowa State University and its alumni, students, and friends have in their communities and on the world. 

TO BE an advocate that showcases the value of the degrees of Iowa State graduates by sharing the transformational stories of research, knowledge, discovery, and achievements of Iowa State’s faculty and staff, students, alumni, and friends. 

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