A Blueprint for Excellence includes seven principal state objectives, along with action components and outcome measures, to achieve the following vision for the state: New Jersey and its colleges and universities embrace their shared responsibility to create and sustain a higher education system that is among the best in the world, enabling all people to achieve their maximum potential, fostering democratic principles, improving the quality of life, and supporting the state's success in a global economy. To realize this vision, the Blueprint proposes an unprecedented new compact between the state and higher education, calling for a significant investment by the state and a measurable return on that investment by the institutions. The Blueprint's recommendations are divided into four categories: Quality, Capacity, Resources, and Collaboration. Within those four areas, seven principal state objectives were identified to realize the vision. These seven objectives, described in detail in this report, are: (1) Quality; (2) Capacity; (3) Student Financial Aid; (4) State Support for Institutions; (5) P-20 Collaboration; (6) Partnerships with Businesses and other Sectors; and (7) Public Research Universities. Following the Conclusion are three appendices. Appendix A gives institution-specific outcomes; Appendix B contains supporting data; and Appendix C is an overview of the system.