Founded in 1831, The University of Alabama, is the State of Alabama's oldest public university, this university is a senior comprehensive doctoral level institution. This University also was established by constitutional provision under statutory mandates and authorizations. Since it has created a mission which is to advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the State through quality programs of teaching, research, and service, so their strategy for accomplish this would be to Advance the University's academic, research, scholarship and service priorities, consistent with a top tier university, and continue to promote growth and national prominence in these areas, Retain and recruit outstanding faculty and staff to support the teaching, research and service mission of the University Enhance the University's learning environment to attract and retain excellent students, and Develop a university-wide emphasis on leadership as a primary role of the flagship university of the State of Alabama. The University of Alabama want be the University of Choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama and a university of choice for all other students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. And The University of Alabama will be a student centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.