…so must higher education
UDI design services, programs, and resources center on six imperatives that are critical to transformation in higher education
University Mission
Why and How the university mission is expanding the focus beyond academics and research to incorporate broader societal concerns and needs
Leaders and Cultures
Why and How higher education is demonstrating investments in agile and diverse leadership at multiple levels
Resource Diversification
Why and How decision-makers are approaching university funding needs beyond single sources or government dependencies
Teaching and Learning
Why and How institutions are embracing transformative, relevant, and inclusive curricula and pedagogical approaches
Digital Solutions
Why and How institutions are incorporating current and future-sensitive digital technologies in university operations and student support
Knowledge Generation and Discovery
Why and How higher education is comprehensively and collaboratively addressing pressing research challenges and social problems
Why and How the university mission is expanding the focus beyond academics and research to incorporate broader societal concerns and needs
Why and How higher education is demonstrating investments in agile and diverse leadership at multiple levels
Why and How decision-makers are approaching university funding needs beyond single sources or government dependencies
Why and How institutions are embracing transformative, relevant, and inclusive curricula and pedagogical approaches
Why and How institutions are incorporating current and future-sensitive digital technologies in university operations and student support
A core tenet of ASU’s mission is to apply our talent, tools and resources to meaningfully address societal challenges at scale. At UDI, we delve into the relationship between design, perpetual innovation and social transformation, and exchange ideas about how the higher education system can continue to demonstrate leadership and service to learners, communities, and societies worldwide.
Dr. Michael Crow President, Arizona State University; Chair, University Design Institute