The Board of Governors continues to be committed to achieving excellence in the tripartite mission of its state universities--teaching, research, and public service--for the benefit of Florida's citizens, their communities, and the state economy. In light of the velocity with which the 21st century is moving ahead, however, the Board of Governors recognizes the need to view this public mission through a clearer lens and with a sharper focus on teaching "and" student learning, research "and" commercialization, and community "and" business engagement. As Florida and the nation face economic competition on an unprecedented scale, the State University System must prepare graduates to excel in the global society and marketplace. The Board of Governors presents the following vision for the State University System to guide the programs, activities, and plans of the state universities during these years: By 2025, the State University System of Florida will be internationally recognized as a premier public university system, noted for the distinctive and collective strengths of its member institutions. To realize its mission and its vision for the State University System between 2012 and 2025, the Board of Governors focuses on three critical points of emphasis that provide a framework for the targeted 2025 Goals and recognize the university's teaching, research, and public service priorities: (1) "Excellence"; (2) "Productivity"; and (3) "Strategic Priorities for a Knowledge Economy." The 2025 Goals will strengthen quality and reputation and maximize resource utilization to increase productivity in each of the priority areas.