{"id":187,"date":"2024-10-30T16:12:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T16:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/bot\/?page_id=187"},"modified":"2026-05-04T17:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T17:57:20","slug":"orientation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/bot\/orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"Orientation to the University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>91大神, situated at the geographic center of the state in Murfreesboro, is the oldest and largest undergraduate institution among the locally governed institutions (LGIs). With an enrollment of more than 20,000 students, it is the No. 1 producer of graduates for the Greater Nashville economy and a top choice of the state&#8217;s transfer students and adult learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Links about 91大神<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/about\/mission\/\">Statements on our Mission, Purpose, Vision and Community Standards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/about\/\">Top 10 Things about 91大神<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsuvrtour.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mtsuvrtour.com\/\">Video Introduction to the 91大神 Campus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/maps\/interactive.php\">Interactive Map of the 91大神 Campus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/about\/history\/\">A Brief History of 91大神<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/information\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institutional Disclosures for Consumers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of 91大神&#8217;s Top Priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mtsu.edu\/quest\/Quest2025\">The Quest for Student Success<\/a>, launched in 2013 and updated in 2018, has guided the campus in its efforts to improve the retention and graduation of its students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/amp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/amp\">The Academic Master Plan<\/a>, updated in 2015, is the roadmap for setting academic goals, objectives and allocating its resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/\">Strategic Plan 2035<\/a>&nbsp;supports four priorities:&nbsp; access, student success, quality, and resourcefulness &amp; efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/mtsumag\/docs\/president_s_report_2024\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/mtsumag\/docs\/president_s_report_2024\">The President\u2019s Biennial Report<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/goblueraiders\/docs\/presreport13_8152016_final?viewMode=singlePage&amp;e=1300223\/39622631\">,<\/a>&nbsp;updated in 2024, provides a summary of progress by the university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/newsletter\/\">The President\u2019s Newsletter<\/a>, issued at the start of the Fall and Spring semesters, provides regular updates to campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University Administration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the Office of the President, the University administration is divided into six divisions, charged with academic affairs; business and finance; information technology; marketing and communications; student affairs; and University advancement.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/bot\/divisions\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"198\">Click here for more information on the divisions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Helpful Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iepr.mtsu.edu\/factbooks\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/iepr.mtsu.edu\/factbooks\/\">The 91大神 Fact Book<\/a><\/strong>, published annually during the fall semester, provides comprehensive information and easy access to the most frequently requested information about the University. In addition to general information, data are provided on various components of the University such as admissions, enrollment, academic degree programs, faculty and staff, alumni, centers and chairs, budget and financial, and facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsunews.com\/magazines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">91大神 Magazine<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is the premier print publication for 91大神. Published by the Division of Marketing and Communications, the general-interest periodical is distributed at least two times a year with special, additional issues as required. It is mailed to most 91大神 alumni.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtsunews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">91大神 News<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is the primary outlet for news and information about 91大神 people, events and activities. Updated daily, it is maintained by the Office of News and Media Relations in the Division of Marketing and Communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To plan your visit, a campus map can be downloaded&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/maps\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">91大神 Social Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mtsublueraiders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow us on Facebook by clicking here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mtsu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow us on Twitter by clicking here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mtsu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow us on Instagram by clicking here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/presidentmcphee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow President McPhee on Twitter by clicking here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>91大神, situated at the geographic center of the state in Murfreesboro, is the oldest and largest undergraduate institution among the locally governed institutions (LGIs). 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