Strengthen Workforce Relevance
Deliver high demand, career-connected academic programs that equip graduates with the skills and experiences needed by employers.
- Goal 1 Grow Hands-On Learning in Every Academic Program
- Goal 2 Establish Centers of Academic Excellence
- Goal 3 Improve Career Exploration and Readiness
- Goal 4 Strengthen Employer Engagement
Priority Progress:
| Goal | Goal Keeper | FY27 Goal Statement | FY26 Goal Baseline | FY27 Goal | “10 Things That Matter” Metric | FY26 T³M Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1: Hands-On Learning | Michelle Brune | Increase the number of unduplicated students completing an eight-week or more applied learning experience. | 1,303 | 1,433 | Increase the number of students completing an 8-week+ applied learning experience (Presson). | 1,303 |
| G2: Centers of Excellence | Jason Wagganer | Launch centers (determine criteria, identify centers, establish expectations, identify giving opportunities, support, etc.). | N/A | 4 | Increase the number of graduates completing a credential in a high-demand field (Koch). | TBD |
| G3: Career Exploration & Readiness | Director of Career Services | Develop, launch, and promote a career engagement badge to establish a baseline for student participation. | N/A | 75 | Increase the percent of graduates employed in their field six months after graduation (Presson). | 73% |
| G4: Employer Engagement | Chelsea McNeely | Increase the number of unduplicated Missouri employers engaged with campus. | 347 | 381 | Increase percentage of graduates finding initial employment in Missouri (Presson). | 60% |