Goal 2: Excel and Lead
Be an academic institution recognized for the leadership contributions of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni to addressing important challenges in our fields of study and in the regional and global communities in which all SJSU community members serve.
Elevate Research Prowess
Gain a national and global reputation for academic excellence characterized by scholarly and professional contributions from faculty members who are teacher-scholars and other professional subject matter experts in their fields.
Metrics
Expand Research Funding
Continued growth in research funding year over year as measured by the Higher Education Research and Development Survey
Grow Recognition of Faculty Work
Increase in the number of national and international awards recognizing scholarly works and creative activity of faculty
Showcase Our Scholarship
Increase in the number of published scholarly works and creative activity
Showcase Interdisciplinary Study
Engage students at all levels through faculty-mentored research, scholarship and creative activity.
Metrics
Enhance Student Participation
Increase in the number of students participating in research opportunities as measured by engagement in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA).
Highlight Student Recognition
Increase in the number of awards recognizing Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA) contributions of students.
Showcasing Our Progress
| Applied Research with Community Outcomes | Home-Grown Innovation | Asking the Big Questions on AI |
|---|---|---|
| What Are the Human Rights Implications of the Big Game? |
From SJSU Student to Startup Visionary: Zain Zaidi’s Journey to Co-Founding TransCrypts |
