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Premier Teaching

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Rice will be internationally recognized for our ability to develop leaders prepared to address the world’s complexities. By enhancing its personalized approach to education and integrating academic and co-curricular activities, Rice will build on its leading undergraduate program. The university will attract a diverse, curious, and deeply engaged student body, fostering an educated citizenry that leads in their fields and contributes to the public good through innovation, service, and discourse.

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The Strategic Plan model conveys the interconnectedness of our two main focus areas, Premier Teaching and Premier Research, all centered around the uniqueness that is the Rice Experience.

Key Drivers define distinct areas of focus to which we will provide attention and resources that drive the greatest strategic benefit. They are uniquely Rice, leveraging our personalized scale, interdisciplinary drive, and diverse community to bring our vision to life. Key Drivers contain objectives and initiatives to direct implementation of the plan.

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