Strategic Plan

Our strategic plan advances our mission to engage in evidence‑based teaching, research, and service to improve the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of speech, language, hearing, and balance. Centered on the pillars of research, education, patient/clinical care, and people, the plan outlines initiatives to strengthen research infrastructure, expand scholarly opportunities, and grow faculty expertise; cultivate and diversify academic pathways while increasing student access and financial support. The plan also includes initiatives to enhance clinical education and interprofessional care models, and foster a collaborative, respectful community that supports ongoing professional development and recognizes excellence. This plan aligns with the strategic plans of the UNC School of Medicine and the UNCHealth system as well as that of the Department of Health Sciences. Together, these priorities position the Division to deliver innovative education, conduct impactful research, and provide exemplary clinical care in service to North Carolina and beyond.