Transformative Partnerships
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» will strengthen and expand university partnerships to provide more comprehensive and career-building experiences for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» students, faculty, and staff which will better prepare them in addressing economic, cultural, and societal needs of local, state, national, and international importance.
Outcome 5
Cultivate a collaborative culture with internal and external stakeholders to provide unique learning, research, and funding opportunities for the betterment of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» community and the enhancement of the larger community.
Tactics for Outcome 5
- Meet and assess the needs, interests, and opportunities of local and leading industries with a priority for solutions that benefit all.
- Create an internal database of current and aspirational partnerships, point of contact information, relationship manager, partner opportunities and current engagement status.
- Augment curricula across disciplines to provide transformative learning experiences and research opportunities for all interested students, faculty, and staff.
- Develop and streamline a pipeline of incoming students through graduation with career-aligned job offers.
- Conduct regular check-ins to share data points, feedback, and fundraising efforts to further enhance mutually shared benefits.
Outcome 6
Possess trusted strong, lasting relationships with local schools and businesses to create a pipeline of incoming students who desire to earn a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» degree.
Tactics for Outcome 6
- Develop and share broadly a strong value proposition and available offerings for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» community.
- Utilize the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» alumni network to better understand and advertise experiential learning and career opportunities for current and prospective students, faculty, and staff.
- Establish mutual beneficial partnerships with military, local community colleges, and regional high schools for students looking to further their education.
- Collaborate and co-brand with local business to provide executive education and teaching opportunities to their workforce.
Key Performance Indicators
- Increase the number of external partnerships with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» as evidenced by:
- Number of students involved in external internships.
- Percentage of employed graduates.
- Number of partnerships with local industry.
- Number of affiliation agreements with educational institutions.