Mountain Grove Campus Task Force

Updated Charge

System Issues

1. How will the State Fruit Experiment Station be operated? As a campus? As a research institute?
2. What should the relationship be between the departments of fruit science and the department of agriculture?
3. Should the university develop a horticulture program in the long-term?
4. How will the Mountain Grove Campus be structured to ensure maximum efficiency? Who will be in charge of the campus, and who will that person report to?
5. Will the campus be run on a cost-center model?
6. Who will operate the campus winery and distillery?
7. What will be the major focus of research on the campus short-term? Long¬ term?
8. How will the winery/distillery be incorporated into the department of agriculture's food processing and beverage program? How will they be integrated into the hospitality and restaurant administration program?

Community Issues

1. How will the Mountain Grove Campus be structured to ensure maximum efficiency? Who will be in charge of the campus, and who will that person report to?
2. Who will operate the campus winery and distillery?
3. Should the university develop a horticulture program in the long-term?
4. What will be the major focus of research on the campus short-term? Long-term?
5. What actions are necessary to ensure that the campus responds to the needs of the Mountain Grove community?

Partnership Issues

1. How will the campus maximize its relationship with the Missouri grape and wine industry, particularly through the Mid-America Viticulture and Enology Center?
2. What relationships/partnerships can Missouri State University play with University of Missouri-Columbia and other universities?
3. How will the State Fruit Experiment Station support fruit industries other than grape?
4. What will be the major focus of research on the campus short-term? Long-term?