The 5-year plan of Northeast Missouri State University to create and support its new mission as a state liberal arts and sciences university is presented. Contents include: a mission statement and philosophy of the university and future aspirations; an incoming student plan, presenting recruitment strategies, goals, and admission requirements; a graduating student plan, presenting the concrete learning outcomes expected of graduates; an academic programs plan, presenting in detail the curricula, faculty, academic support, research, and related capital support needed to produce these learning outcomes; a short summary of proposed changes including ways in which the existing faculty and support resources can be used to fulfill the reconfigured academic program; a fees income plan as required by legislation; and an evaluation plan. Detailed criteria for reviewing goal attainment for the university's 5-year plan are presented for each major goal for incoming and graduating students, faculty, research and scholarship, and academic support services. Appended are a bibliography and index. (SW)