UVA | Batten 2030
From local communities to the global stage, our students, faculty, and alumni are preparing to meet the defining challenges of our time.
Bridging perspectives
The human dimensions of leadership - our ability to connect, inspire, and cooperate - are crucial in solving today's urgent and interconnected challenges.
Batten’s 2030 strategic plan aligns that vision with our unique interdisciplinary approach of mastering the right tools, information, and skills in service to solve public problems.
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Reach and empower more of the promising leaders who will shape their communities.
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Impact
Increase the reach, visibility, and influence of faculty contributions and our distinctive approach to leadership and policy-making at all levels.
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Innovation
Advance the leading edge of leadership development and policy solutions through bold experiments in teaching and learning, both locally in a purpose-built collaborative building and worldwide in new international experience opportunities.
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The Batten Difference
The Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy infuses hopeful and optimistic leadership with pragmatic problem-solving skills, empowering students to tackle the grand challenges of humanity. We do this by opening minds to the powers of thoughtful listening, diverse perspectives, and evidence-based analytics.
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