Objectives
[1] Encourage, identify, and support ideas to accelerate the research, innovation, and entrepreneurial ecosystem of CMU and western Colorado.
[2] Engage all stakeholders in robust programming and meaningful partnerships that create value for the region.
[3] Develop an environment of lifelong learning by emphasizing education and professional development for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community.
[4] Pursue opportunities to grow the capabilities of CMU at all its campuses through collaborations with donors, businesses, organizations, and other institutions of higher education with shared values.
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| Create a sustainable model for CMU centers focused on regional needs. (e.g., Water Center, Redifer Institute). [1, 2, 3] |
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| Increase grant awards focused on supporting student learning and success. [3] |
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| Develop new Maverick Innovation Center Programming to foster, recruit and deploy innovation, intellectual property, revenue, and royalties for the benefit of students and faculty. [1, 2, 3, 4] |
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| Expand existing continuing education programs based on community interest and need. [3] |
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| Identify, develop, and implement programs and events to serve the professional development and lifelong learning goals of CMU students, employees, and alumni. [3] |
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| Develop a robust career networking program for alumni-to-alumni and student-to-alumni career and industry connections. [1, 2, 3] |
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| Pursue public, private partnerships (P3s) prioritizing those that help CMU advance curricular, financial and community need objectives [4] |
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