State of Academics

2025 State of Academics

Presented by Provost Jennifer Pintar
Theme: Collaborative Engagement – Student-Focused, Mission-Centered

The 2025 State of Academics address, delivered by Provost Jennifer Pintar, reflects on the past year's progress and sets a clear direction for the academic year ahead at Youngstown State University. This year’s theme, collaborative engagement, underscores the power of working together across departments, disciplines, and roles to support students and strengthen our academic mission.

In her remarks, Dr. Pintar highlights key institutional efforts—from activating the Academic Master Plan and expanding program-level KPIs, to growing enrollment through Market+ and advancing faculty visibility and presence on campus. As defined in this address, collaborative engagement is not limited to the classroom; it is a shared mindset across the Office of Academic Affairs and the entire academic community.

This address is both a reflection and a call to action—reinforcing our collective commitment to serving students, supporting one another, and moving YSU forward together.