Previous Goals

Objective 1: Increase enrollment through recruitment, retention, and improved persistence.
Action Items

1. Update and implement a strategic enrollment management and marketing plan to strengthen the position of the University from small research institution to strong regional institution.
2. Enhance academic advising to ensure all students have access to prompt and effective advising year-round.
3. Improve the efficiency and experience of the transfer process
4. Develop and implement new programs (e.g., stackable certificates); grow high-demand, existing programs; and reduce under-enrolled programs.
5. Implement esports and other club sports.
6. Develop Recruit-Back and Prior Learning Assessment programs for students who stopped out.

Objective 1: Be a leader in innovative academic structure, programs, and course offerings.
Action Items

1. Complete and implement the academic redesign
2. Revise general education program
3. Revise University Cabinet to better serve as an innovation and problem-solving leadership team
4. Develop/increase collaborative learning experiences, hands-on learning experiences, professional development opportunities, and other less traditional offerings.
5. Develop institutionalized mechanisms (including grants) for encouraging and supporting innovation in teaching and learning.

Objective 2: Integrate high-impact practices across the curriculum to provide relevant and meaningful learning experiences.
Action Items

1. Evaluate undergraduate research, engagement opportunities, and creative activity and adapt, improve, or add where applicable.
2. All graduates will participate in a rigorous culminating experience (e.g., clinical experience, internship, undergraduate research or creative activity, student teaching)
3. Increase the number of students who study abroad or participate in study tours
4. Implement revised First-Year Experience (FYE)
5. Develop and implement a campus plan based on best practices which will increase participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

Objective 1: Develop agreements and partnerships with higher education entities, relevant industries. (i.e. businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, health organizations, tribal organizations, etc.), and P-16 institutions.
Action Items

1. Develop additional avenues of cooperation with Dakota College at Bottineau to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership
2. Develop new or update exisiting agreements with ND higher education partners and with out-of-state and international partners, strategically located and selected. (2 + 2 agreements, graduate school agreements, transfer agreements, MoUs)
3. Develop partnerships with local or regional businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, health organizations, tribal organizations, telecommunications, broadband, energy, etc.
4.  Implement recruitment program with area high schools targeting high need workforce shortage areas in the state of ND (such as math and science education, nursing, special education, etc.)

Objective 2: Establish meaningful connections between Minot State and local and regional communities.
Action Items

1. Develop a searchable online speaker/expert database that connects MSU, the local community, and the media for mutual benefit
2. Increase involvement of alumni and off-campus organizations in support of student campus opportunities
3. Nurture and enhance partnership with MAFB in relation to course offerings and degree programs, as well as other cooperative initiatives.
4. Create a campus clearinghouse for volunteer and service opportunities and initiatives
5. Offer innovative education opportunities for all age groups (kids, teens, and adults) that build relationships with community

Objective 1: Develop an institutional approach to compensation strategy, faculty and staff recognition, communication, and support for scholarly and creative activity.
Action Items

1. Identify and implement new avenues for faculty and staff recognition and sharing
2. Identify and implement methods to enhance communication and morale
3. Develop, approve, and implement consistent compensation strategies for faculty and staff.
4. Examine workload issues and make recommendations based on findings
5. Expand the university small grants program.
6. Incentivize faculty or staff working on large, highly competitive grants or other major projects.

Objective 2: Ensure that the campus serves faculty, staff, students, and visitors effectively, efficiently, and safely.
Action Items

1. Create and implement a new campus master plan for the maintenance and development of the campus facilities. Address changing dynamics, residence halls, outdoor spaces, student gathering spaces, etc.
2. Strengthen the University by increasing alumni, private, corporate, public foundation, and government funding.
3. Increase on-campus student employment opportunities and compensation

Objective 3: Foster a diverse and inclusive campus.
Action Items

1. Consider creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position.