The Partners for Progress strategic direction has a number of components that integrate and work in parallel with the Engaged Inquiry strategic direction. Community partnerships often evolve either from the need for research or utilization of the skills and products emerging from the research/inquiry processes. These factors apply equally in research developments emerging from the science and medical areas, the social sciences and in the development of evidence-based teaching and learning practices.
Objectives Reflect Focus and Expansion
Expand the opportunities and increase the impact of JVIC and IDEA Commons on the economic development of the region and state
and enhance the University’s role and impact in supporting entrepreneurial activities that foster job creation and economic growth in the region and the state
Measure 1:
Number of business clients served
2016 Target:
TBD
Tactics:
Accountability:
Continue development of IDEA Commons through a combination of strategic University and private investments
Vice President and Assoc. Vice President for Research and Economic Development in cooperation with Small Business and Technology Development Center, Jordan Valley Innovation Center, and Colleges of Natural and Applied Sciences and Business Administration
Collaborate with the City of Springfield to establish IDEA Commons as a major economic activity center
Vice President and Assoc. Vice President for Research and Economic Development in cooperation with Small Business and Technology Development Center, Jordan Valley Innovation Center, and Colleges of Natural and Applied Sciences and Business Administration
Establish an advisory group, chaired by the VPRED, with representation from the University, the city and the private sector charged with developing and overseeing implementation of the long-range finance and development plan for IDEA Commons
Vice President and Assoc. Vice President for Research and Economic Development in cooperation with Small Business and Technology Development Center, Jordan Valley Innovation Center, and Colleges of Natural and Applied Sciences and Business Administration
Decrease dependence on direct congressional appropriations by increasing competitive funds received; Diversify revenue streams to support on-going JVIC operations
Vice President and Assoc. Vice President for Research and Economic Development in cooperation with Small Business and Technology Development Center, Jordan Valley Innovation Center, and Colleges of Natural and Applied Sciences and Business Administration
In collaboration with Springfield Innovation, Inc., develop and operate a business incubator focused on supporting development of new technology-based businesses
Vice President and Assoc. Vice President for Research and Economic Development in cooperation with Small Business and Technology Development Center, Jordan Valley Innovation Center, and Colleges of Natural and Applied Sciences and Business Administration
In the first year, establish targets for this measure
Vice President and Assoc. Vice President for Research and Economic Development in cooperation with Small Business and Technology Development Center, Jordan Valley Innovation Center, and Colleges of Natural and Applied Sciences and Business Administration
Integrate activities of the Small Business Technology Development Center; Springfield Innovation, Inc.; and other related University programs in the Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development to assist entrepreneurs and local companies with innovation and product development and to increase investment capital for local companies through the expansion of the Springfield Angel Network
Vice President and Assoc. Vice President for Research and Economic Development in cooperation with Small Business and Technology Development Center, Jordan Valley Innovation Center, and Colleges of Natural and Applied Sciences and Business Administration
Utilize the extensive resources of University entities such as JVIC, CNAS and COBA to support entrepreneurial activities that foster job creation and economic growth in the region and state
Vice President and Assoc. Vice President for Research and Economic Development in cooperation with Small Business and Technology Development Center, Jordan Valley Innovation Center, and Colleges of Natural and Applied Sciences and Business Administration
Measure 2:
Number of jobs created in the region
2016 Target:
Increase from 59 to 150
Source: Small Business Technology Development Center Benchmark Comparisons
Tactics:
Accountability:
See tactics for Measure 1 "Number of business clients served"
Assoc. Vice President for Economic Development in cooperation with Small Business and Technology Development Center
Measure 3:
Number of businesses incubated
2016 Target:
Increase from 0 to 6
Source: Springfield Innovation, Inc. Benchmark Comparisons
Tactics:
Accountability:
See tactics for Measure 1 "Number of business clients served"
Assoc. Vice President for Economic Development in cooperation with Small Business and Technology Development Center and Springfield Innovation, Inc.
Measure 4:
External research funds generated
2016 Target:
Increase from $4.4 million annually to $6 million
Source: University Benchmark Comparisons
Tactics:
Accountability:
See tactics for Measure 1 "Number of business clients served"
Director of Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP) in cooperation with Provost and College Deans
Measure 5:
Total investment in new businesses or expansion of existing businesses
2016 Target:
Increase from $1.5 million to $8 million
Source: Springfield Innovation, Inc. Benchmark Comparisons
Tactics:
Accountability:
See tactics for Measure 1 "Number of business clients served"
Assoc. Vice President for Economic Development in cooperation with SBTDC and Springfield Innovation, Inc.
Measure 6:
Number of students interning/studying at JVIC/IDEA Commons
2016 Target:
Increase from 10 to 20
Source: Aspirational based on history
Tactics:
Accountability:
See tactics for Measure 1 "Number of business clients served"
Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Assoc. Vice President for Research in cooperation with Provost and College Deans
Increase MSU's presence and impact in helping resolve critical community-based issues locally and regionally
Measure 1:
Number of continuing education offerings and technical assistance
2016 Target:
Increase from 30 to 50 annually
Source: Aspirational
Tactics:
Accountability:
Appoint task force in first year of the plan to determine:
- Agreement on definitions
- Priority areas on focus
- Evaluation and revision of targets
- Identify and inventory current community-based problem solving research project
Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Assoc. Vice President for Research in cooperation with Provost and College Deans
Measure 2:
Number of applied community-based problem-solving research projects
2016 Target:
TBD
Tactics:
Accountability:
Appoint task force in first year of the plan to determine:
- Agreement on definitions
- Priority areas on focus
- Evaluation and revision of targets
- Identify and inventory current community-based problem solving research project
Assoc. Vice President for Research in cooperation with Provost and College Deans
Expand collaborations and work with P-12 partners to improve schools and student readiness for college
Measure:
Number of collaborations
2016 Target:
TBD
Tactics:
Accountability:
Continue College of Education's development of Rural Education Center
Provost, College of Education in cooperation with the Director, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs
Prepare College of Education inventory of existing partnerships in the first year of the plan, and continue to seek additional partnerships, where feasible
Provost, College of Education in cooperation with the Director, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs
Increase technology transfer through innovation and partnerships with science and technology communities in the region and beyond
Measure:
Number of invention disclosures received
2016 Target:
Increase from 2 to 3
Source: University Benchmark Comparisons
Tactics:
Accountability:
Continue to develop the relationship and joint services among Missouri State University, the Missouri Technology Corporation and the Missouri University of Science and Technology to increase technology transfer and commercialization
Assoc. Vice President for Research and Assoc. Vice President for Economic Development in cooperation with Springfield Innovation, Inc.
Ensure that Springfield Innovation, Inc. is a major contributor in the statewide network of innovation centers
Assoc. Vice President for Research and Assoc. Vice President for Economic Development in cooperation with Springfield Innovation, Inc.
Continue to support expansion of the Springfield Angels Network as well as pursue public and private funding necessary to commercialize new, innovative products
Assoc. Vice President for Research and Assoc. Vice President for Economic Development in cooperation with Springfield Innovation, Inc.
Expand opportunities to support social, cultural, education, and health related issues through collaborations with local, regional, state, national and global partners
Measure 1:
Number of collaborations developed by academic colleges
2016 Target:
TBD
Tactics:
Accountability:
Academic colleges will have advisory groups for each discipline and college
Provost, College Deans
Deans and possibly department heads will become more involved in civic organizations to identify community needs
Provost, College Deans
Academic colleges will develop additional collaborations utilizing faculty research and expertise
Provost, College Deans
Measure 2:
Number of new projects completed
2016 Target:
TBD
Tactics:
Accountability:
College of Health and Human Services will develop and implement a Rural Health Initiative
Provost, Deans of College of Health and Human Services in cooperation with Director, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs
College of Education will develop and implement a Rural Education Initiative
Provost, Dean of College of Education in cooperation with Director, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs