Paul Carlisle

Based on the belief that our collective future is enhanced through collaboration, myTRI 2030 is a regional visioning initiative with the fundamental goal to create a shared vision for the region and drive collaborative action.

What makes myTRI 2030 unique, is the thoughtful and inclusive steps taken to build broad community support for both the process and the impending product. This comprehensive process, facilitated by NewEdge Consulting of Richland, Washington, began with thorough… Show more

Based on the belief that our collective future is enhanced through collaboration, myTRI 2030 is a regional visioning initiative with the fundamental goal to create a shared vision for the region and drive collaborative action.

What makes myTRI 2030 unique, is the thoughtful and inclusive steps taken to build broad community support for both the process and the impending product. This comprehensive process, facilitated by NewEdge Consulting of Richland, Washington, began with thorough research of successful community visioning efforts outside the Tri-Cities. This was followed by the review and analysis of past regional development reports, strategic plans, global and national trends, community questionnaire responses and leader interviews followed by an intensive 2-day Big Vision Workshop where representatives from 28 stakeholder groups came together in the spirit of collaboration.

Over 4,500 Tri-Citians have contributed to the understanding of our region’s strengths and challenges. The insights gleaned from those voices, combined with comprehensive research has coalesced into a set of six opportunity areas (Agriculture, Education, Energy, Inclusion, Life and Prosperity) that our region is uniquely positioned to pursue.

The strong public appetite to help shape the future of the Tri-Cities was proven by the unprecedented community engagement. This should serve as a source of pride and an enduring reminder that Tri-Citians are passionate about the place they call home.

Ultimately, success will require many organizations and individuals to work on projects that help our region achieve goals set from the myTRI 2030 vision. We believe the inclusive and thoughtful process provides the framework to create consensus, open doors to new ideas, strengthen citizen support, create opportunities for growth and inspire us to be greater than the sum of our distinct and independent parts. Show less

WSU Tri-Cities enters an exciting time of transition looking to the next five years. In order to meet the needs of the Columbia Basin region, our campus will assess our context that includes our capabilities, capacity and prioritized steps needed to develop programs and campus infrastructure. This assessment process started in September of 2018 and will continue through January of 2020. We will implement our plan in the spring of 2020.

Our mission is to…

To advance knowledge… Show more

WSU Tri-Cities enters an exciting time of transition looking to the next five years. In order to meet the needs of the Columbia Basin region, our campus will assess our context that includes our capabilities, capacity and prioritized steps needed to develop programs and campus infrastructure. This assessment process started in September of 2018 and will continue through January of 2020. We will implement our plan in the spring of 2020.

Our mission is to…

To advance knowledge through creative research and scholarship across a wide range of academic disciplines.

To extend knowledge through innovative educational programs in which emerging scholars are mentored to realize their highest potential and assume roles of leadership, responsibility, and service to society.

To apply knowledge through local and global engagement that will improve quality of life and enhance the economy of the state, nation, and world.

The Strategic Planning Steering Committee collected input from the Leadership Council, staff, faculty, Academic Directors, Deans, and Central WSU Administration to identify four planning criteria. Show less

Term limited off Dec 2017, reinstated Jan 2019.

Providing assistance between the university, the Carson College of Business Advisory Board helps WSU attain excellence in business education, research, and community engagement.