To propel Missouri S&T to the status of one of the nation's top five technological universities, Missouri S&T will focus its effort and resources in four areas throughout the Advancing Excellence Campaign (2003 - 2010).

Throughout our history, Missouri S&T has prepared bright, hard-working students to meet society's challenges.  All our graduates have benefited from Missouri S&T's unique combination of academic depth and breadth, practical, hands-on experiences, unparalleled opportunities for involvement, relevant career connections, and the rigorous yet caring culture and community. No other university offers this unique combination of qualities to its students. It is part of Missouri S&T's core - part of the Missouri S&T DNA, so to speak.

This approach to learning has not changed and with your support, it never will. The following pages crystallize Missouri S&T's vision and the plan to achieve academic and technological greatness. We hope it inspires you to remember how Rolla appeared in the rear-view mirror as you departed, degree in hand, and to dream of what it can become.

The Goal For 2010:
To raise $200 million in private support and become one of the nation's top five technological research universities.

Prepare Students for a New World    $43 million

Enhance Missouri S&T's Core Strengths    $59 million

Enable Emerging Technologies     $28 million

Increase Private Grants    $70 million