Arising from the mandate, GaU formulated the following six (6) strategic objectives for the Strategic Planning period 2018-2022:

• To improve access, quality, relevance and equality in undergraduate and graduate education.
• To improve policy and corporate governance for enhancing accountability and decision making.
• To expand the University’s resource base through diversification of revenue streams and improve financial sustainability through effective and efficient financial and procurement systems.
• To attract, develop, motivate and retain efficient staff of the highest caliber and make GaU an employer of choice.
• To provide adequate facilities, services, ICT infrastructure and manage them effectively and responsibly for the benefit of stakeholders.

• To improve university-community collaboration and contribute effectively to socio- economic development through active participation in CSR activities.

• • Core Strategic Objective

The core strategic objective of the university is to enhance access, equity, quality, relevance, and equality in undergraduate and graduate education through the following strategic activities:

• Provide relevant and enhanced academic programmes that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Develop two (2) new innovative programs annually and review the existing programs at the end of the academic cycle.
• Increase access to university education and retention through scholarships as well as online, distance and e-learning (ODEL) programs.
• Establish linkages and collaborations with national and international universities and industry.