Goal 3: Strengthen meaningful community engagement and commitment to public service.

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