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GOAL 6: OUTREACH - Support economic development, public sector outreach, and distance education appropriate for a technological university.

6.1 Increased activities in research & development and technology transfer will become a hall mark of Michigan Tech.

Strategies:

• establish a program to revitalize the manufacturing and natural resource base of the state of Michigan through cutting edge technology;
• establish a technology park;
• pursue cost-effective building options for the seamless integration of enterprise, incubator and technology transfer programs;
• develop new partnerships with non-traditional, emerging companies and businesses;
• initiate a “client service” approach to corporate and entrepreneur relations;
• establish a comprehensive technology transfer program that provides incentives to all stakeholders;
• extend the boundaries of the campus through the development of distance learning programs, K-12 outreach programs, and other initiatives.

6.2. Develop distance learning programs that contribute to the financial well being of the University, especially by partnering with industry and state agencies.

Strategies:

• look at distance education and residential markets under separate administrative structures;
• explore downstate presence and satellite campus.

Goal 1: Learning | Goal 2: Scholarship | Goal 3: Size and Composition | Goal 4: Enrichment | Goal 5: Administration | Goal 6: Outreach | Goal 7: Image

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Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles | Our Vision | Our Current Context | Our Goals | Elements for Success Continuous Strategic Planning | Implementing Our Plan | Appendix 1. (Vision Fund Proposal) | Appendix 2. Examples