Students and teachers collaborating at Missouri State University
Goal Two

Community Partnerships and Economic Development

Advance a systematic, sustainable, university-wide culture that supports our public affairs mission through intentional collaboration among university, industry and community partners connecting students’ real-world learning with employers and organizations seeking talent and expertise.

Desired Outcomes

Strengthened university- industry-community partnerships

Increased high-impact student educational experiences

Expanded academic college-based community partnerships and projects

Customized public/private professional development programs

Enhanced curriculum-based professional learning experiences

STRATEGIES