- Preserving the university’s autonomy and strengthening its identity.
- Enhancing and promoting excellence in research and teaching and producing locally and globally engaged academic initiatives.
- Cultivating initiative and social responsibility among its students and graduates.
- Increasing diversity in the student body, attracting distinguished students, and granting educational opportunities to the less fortunate.
- Deepening partnerships with local, regional and international universities and institutions.
- Community development (developing the university's social role).
- Achieving financial sustainability, diversifying fund raising, and rationalizing expenditures.
- Institutionalizing sound practices and shared governance.
