In this strategic plan, we invest many of ASU strengths such as its long academic history, time-honored university traditions, and widely acknowledged achievements in academia, research and community. These points reinforce our presence both nationally and internationally and create an environment conducive to the promotion of innovation culture which plays an important and pivotal role in this plan. This plan is a high-level agenda that aims to develop our knowledge-sharing ability locally and internationally by opening up to the world and sharing experiences with various academic, research and community institutions in order to achieve balance and integration between our national and international activities. Read more . .