SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - California State University, San Bernardino has adopted a new strategic plan to establish guiding principles, goals and the campus identity for the next three to five years.

This strategic plan follows the foundation established by the previous plan, which was developed in 1998-1999. It extends many of the goals and objectives introduced in that plan, accommodating changes in the university's priorities, opportunities and mandates.

"As we move into this new era of financial challenges and the potential for profound changes in higher education, the strategic plan will constitute the foundation for continued CSUSB development within the constraints of budgetary and other environmental conditions," said Cal State San Bernardino President Albert Karnig.

The goals and objectives identified within the 2009 plan serve as the university's roadmap for the future. Much of how the plan evolves will be dictated by outside factors. The California State University has seen significant budget cuts in recent years, and future university funding will determine the extent and scope of many objectives and how they are accomplished and measured.

The new long-range plan doubles the number of goals that formed the heart of the previous three-point plan. However, the updated six-point version maintains the simplicity that will allow the university to focus on the broad areas of teaching and learning excellence; student access, retention and success; excellence in research and creative activities; campus community; community engagement and infrastructure.

The new strategic plan can be viewed at www.csusb.edu/president/strategicplan.html.