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
- Develop additional avenues of cooperation with Dakota College at Bottineau to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership
- 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)
- Develop partnerships with local or regional businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, health organizations, tribal organizations, telecommunications, broadband, energy, etc.
- 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
- Develop a searchable online speaker/expert database that connects MSU, the local community, and the media for mutual benefit
- Increase involvement of alumni and off-campus organizations in support of student campus opportunities
- Nurture and enhance partnership with MAFB in relation to course offerings and degree programs, as well as other cooperative initiatives.
- Create a campus clearinghouse for volunteer and service opportunities and initiatives
- Offer innovative education opportunities for all age groups (kids, teens, and adults) that build relationships with community