RIT Sets Course for the Future with 2035 Strategic Framework

The university's new decade-long plan reflects its commitment to innovation and community.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Rochester Institute of Technology has launched a new 10-year Strategic Framework to guide the university's priorities, including expanding experiential learning, accelerating research and scholarship, cultivating an inclusive community, and strengthening its global reach. The framework was developed through an extensive process involving over 1,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, and partners.

Why it matters

As a leading technological university, RIT's new strategic plan will shape its direction and impact over the next decade. The framework reflects RIT's mission to integrate technology with the arts, design, business, science, and humanities, positioning the university to address pressing global challenges and prepare students for careers of the future.

The details

The Strategic Framework outlines four interconnected pillars that will guide RIT's work: transformative student experiences and success, world-changing research, a culture of well-being and belonging, and global reach and mindset. The plan also focuses on growing financial resources, increasing institutional agility, and enhancing RIT's reputation and reach.

  • The Strategic Framework was developed through an extensive process that began in spring 2024.
  • The framework will guide the university's priorities over the next 10 years, from 2025 to 2035.

The players

Bill Sanders

President of Rochester Institute of Technology.

Susan Puglia

Chair of RIT's Board of Trustees.

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What they’re saying

“This framework captures the essence of RIT: A university powered by people, driven by ideas, and committed to turning knowledge into action.”

— Bill Sanders, President (prweb.com)

“This plan reflects both bold ambition and thoughtful stewardship. The Board is proud to approve a framework that reflects the collective aspirations of the RIT community and positions the university to thrive while delivering meaningful inspiration for students and society.”

— Susan Puglia, Chair of Board of Trustees (prweb.com)

What’s next

RIT will now work to implement the strategies and initiatives outlined in the 2035 Strategic Framework, with the goal of transforming the student experience, advancing groundbreaking research, fostering a culture of well-being and belonging, and strengthening its global reach.

The takeaway

RIT's new Strategic Framework reflects the university's commitment to innovation, community, and preparing students for the careers and challenges of the future. By aligning its priorities across key areas, RIT aims to solidify its position as a leading technological university and make a meaningful impact on the world.