Saudi Electronic University Strategic Plan 2021-2025

Saudi Electronics University strategy has leveraged objectives derived from Vision 2030, and UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, as well as Ministry of Education strategic plan and Human Capital Development Programs and SEU resolution of establishment and SWOT analysis.

SEU strategy has defined 5 themes, 5 strategic goals, and 19 objectives derived from its unique competitive advantages through 37 qualitative development initiatives

First Theme: Learners Empowerment

13First Goal: Providing outstanding, distinguished education to empower learners to achieve their academic & professional aspirations.
Objectives	1. Provide graduates with skills and knowledge that meet their academic and professional aspirations
	2. Improve student services
	3. Attract and retain qualified faculty members
	4. Improve the academic environment
The University has set (15) initiatives to achieve (4) operational objectives to reach the first strategic goal.
	1. Introduce programs/curricula using e-learning methods
Strategic Initiatives	2. Develop programs/curricula using e-learning methods
	3. Develop a comprehensive system to evaluate the educational process and academic programs
	4. Promote local and global partnerships to develop and deliver the content of educational curricula
	5. Develop teaching, learning and assessment models and methods
	6. Promote extracurricular activities for students
	7. Identify skills, requirements and features for graduates of Saudi Electronic University
	8. Automate students' services to improve their experience at the University
	9. Develop a supportive and stimulating working environment for faculty members
	10. Support faculty member professional development
	11. Improve premises and facilities in all branches
	12. Update and ensure access to digital infrastructure and learning resources
	13. Replace study labs with a distinct virtual labs.
	14. Improve interaction in classes using advanced techniques
	15. Develop enabling techniques to achieve comprehensive education

Second Theme: E-learning Leadership

Second Goal: Build a regional leading role in e-learning
Objectives	1. List the University in the Ranking of World Universities
	2. Obtain accreditation certificates
	3. Promote local and international Strategic partnerships
	4. Expand geographical coverage locally and regionally in proportion to geographical needs
	5. Promote the University's brand
	6. Support the production and development of provided educational e-content
	7. Localization of emerging e-learning practices and techniques
The University has set (8) initiatives to achieve (7) operational objectives for the second strategic goal.
Strategic Initiatives	1. Achieve the standards/requirements of the Ranking of World Universities
	2. Achieve the standards/requirements of the institutional accreditation
	3. Achieve the standards/requirements of the local or international program accreditation
	4. Institutionalization of the Office of International Partnerships and Cooperation
	5. Expand the University's presence locally and regionally through increasing the number of branches
	6. support the University's brand to raise the awareness of university identity and services and e-learning
	7. Launch and activate a local digital production center specialized to produce the educational e-content
	8. Launch an e-learning innovation center to develop local e-learning capabilities

Third Theme: Support digital innovation

Third Goal: Growth in innovation and technical entrepreneurship.
Objectives	1. Increase the innovation and digital entrepreneurship activities
	2. Develop scientific research with a focus on digital inter-disciplines
The University has set (3) initiatives to achieve (2) operational objectives for the third strategic goal.
Strategic Initiatives	1. Develop the University's innovation and entrepreneurship system
	2. Promote research partnerships with universities and industry
	3. Promote scientific research aimed at digital inter-disciplines

Fourth Theme: Strengthening Community Development

Fourth Goal: Promote communication with communities across the Kingdom
1. Increase University's participation in community works and activities
2. Promote consulting services provided to the surrounding community	Operational objectives
3. Provide Lifelong learning services
The university has set (3) initiatives to achieve (3) operational objectives for the fourth strategic goal.
1. Promote community service and volunteer work in the community
2. Increase University's consulting opportunities to serve the surrounding community	Strategic initiatives
3. Develop programs and training courses to serve beneficiaries of Lifelong learning tailored to the needs of the labor market

Fifth Theme: Achieving Financial Sustainability

Fifth Goal: Achieve fiscal sustainability and expenditure efficiency
1. Increase funding from alternative sources of funding
2. Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of operation	Operational objectives
3. Increase university revenue
The university has set (8) initiatives to achieve (3) operational objectives for the fifth strategic goal.
1. Activate University's investment plan
2. Establish and activate donation activities in the University
3. Attract donors from alternative sources of funding
4. Develop and review human resources regulations in the University for efficient expenditure
5. Review and update University structure to ensure its effectiveness and optimal use	Strategic Initiatives
6. Outsource the secondary works to external providers
7. Improve and enhance the efficiency of internal operations, polices, and procedures in the University
8. Use university's existing educational systems to generate financial revenues