Increase internal and external strategic partnerships within three years.
Increase local, national, and international high-profile quality events hosted by SHSU.
Strengthen relationships with the greater SHSU community.
Identify/improve, promulgate, and leverage the SHSU brand.
Elevate the university's reputation and community engagement by becoming a successful NCAA Division I (FBS) Conference USA member.
Establish a more visible and high-profile culture of philanthropy, service, and community engagement.
Sam Houston junior catcher Walker Janek was selected by the Houston Astros with the No. 28 overall selection of the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday, becoming the third Bearkat ever selected in the first round of the draft.