{"id":382,"date":"2025-08-07T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T15:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/?page_id=382"},"modified":"2026-06-12T00:52:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:52:51","slug":"priority-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/priority-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Priority 3: Cultivate Sustainable Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Academic Year 2025 &#8211; 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy 3.1: Strengthen community and industry partnerships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"Strategy3_1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinginitiatives\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy3_1initiatives\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy3_1initiatives\">Initiatives<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy3_1initiatives\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinginitiatives\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy3_1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p><strong>Initiative 3.1.1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Conduct campus and community assessments to inform and improve development of partnerships<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p><strong>Initiative 3.1.2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Increase industry connections by leveraging and expanding existing internship programs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p><strong>Initiative 3.1.3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Develop integrated communication systems that foster collaboration with the community<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingmetrics-indicators\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy3_1metrics-indicators\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy3_1metrics-indicators\">Metrics \/ Indicators<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy3_1metrics-indicators\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingmetrics-indicators\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy3_1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create community\/industry collaborative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adopt CMS platform across divisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career Services industry partnerships (jobs and internship postings, Career Fair employer attendees)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingimplementation-committee\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy3_1implementation-committee\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy3_1implementation-committee\">Implementation Committee<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy3_1implementation-committee\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingimplementation-committee\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy3_1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Academic Year 2025 &#8211; 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jeff Gibson, Chair (Chair, Strategic Plan Development Committee)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monica Smith (Assistant to the President, Community Engagement)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brad Tammen (Director, Strategic Partnerships)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beka Moore (Director, Career Development Center)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joe Whitefield (Co-chair, Engagement Pillar, Strategic Plan Development Committee)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suzanne Sutherland (Faculty Senate Past President)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devin McClendon (SGA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingactivity-plans-and-progress-reports\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy3_1activity-plans-and-progress-reports\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy3_1activity-plans-and-progress-reports\">Activity Plans and Progress Reports<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy3_1activity-plans-and-progress-reports\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingactivity-plans-and-progress-reports\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy3_1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-border-color has-mtsublue-border-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:2px\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Activity Plans<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Annual Progress Reports<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Strategy-3.1-Action-Plan-2025-2026.pdf\">2025 &#8211; 2026 Activity Plan<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Priority-3-Strategy-1-Annual-Report-25-26.pdf\">2025 &#8211; 2026 Annual Progress Report<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Strategy-3.1-Action-Plan-2026-2027.pdf\">2026 &#8211; 2027 Activity Plan<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2026 &#8211; 2027 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2027 &#8211; 2028 Activity Plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2027 &#8211; 2028 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2028 &#8211; 2029 Activity Plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2028 &#8211; 2029 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2029 &#8211; 2030 Activity Plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2029 &#8211; 2030 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy 3.2: Improve institutional advocacy and communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"Strategy3_2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinginitiatives\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy3_2initiatives\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy3_2initiatives\">Initiatives<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy3_2initiatives\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinginitiatives\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy3_2\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p><strong>Initiative 3.2.1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Strengthen, disseminate, and ensure consistent use of the university\u2019s overall marketing and branding strategies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p><strong>Initiative 3.2.2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Create and invest in a strategic funding enhancement plan that effectively engages state, alumni, and donor partners<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p><strong>Initiative 3.2.3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Enhance our comprehensive recruiting strategy and more effectively articulate the multifaceted value of the ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ educational experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingmetrics-indicators\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy3_2metrics-indicators\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy3_2metrics-indicators\">Metrics \/ Indicators<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy3_2metrics-indicators\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingmetrics-indicators\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy3_2\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased state funding allocations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased alumni donors and amounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased overall donors and amounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased admissions applications (undergraduate and graduate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased enrollment yield of admitted students (undergraduate and graduate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingimplementation-committee\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy3_2implementation-committee\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy3_2implementation-committee\">Implementation Committee<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy3_2implementation-committee\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingimplementation-committee\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy3_2\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Academic Year 2025 &#8211; 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Andrew Oppmann, Chair (Vice President, Marketing &amp; Communications)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joe Bales (Vice President, University Advancement)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laurie Witherow (Vice Provost, Enrollment Management)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sam Zaza (Chair, Engagement Pillar, Strategic Plan Development Committee)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suzanne Sutherland (Faculty Senate Past President)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brianna Campbell (SGA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingactivity-plans-and-progress-reports\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy3_2activity-plans-and-progress-reports\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy3_2activity-plans-and-progress-reports\">Activity Plans and Progress Reports<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy3_2activity-plans-and-progress-reports\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingactivity-plans-and-progress-reports\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy3_2\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-border-color has-mtsublue-border-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:2px\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Activity Plans<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Annual Progress Reports<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Strategy-3.2-Action-Plan-2025-2026.pdf\">2025 &#8211; 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