This is a past event.

Michigan Tech is rooted in a rural context — it is who we are, and it is an important competitive advantage for us. As a public university, we have an opportunity and a responsibility to advance wellbeing in rural communities through collaborative partnerships, cutting-edge research, and workforce development. The conveners for Rural Communities & Development are drafting a strategic plan to strengthen Michigan Tech’s impact in rural communities across the Upper Peninsula, the Midwest region, and around the world. The Tech Forward 2.0 Rural Communities & Development discussion is a campus-wide meeting to gather ideas and suggestions as we develop a strategic plan.

During the campus conversation, we will discuss:

1. Establishing a Rural Prosperity Hub for Michigan and the nation.
2. Developing community-centered engagement strategies to build long-term partnerships with rural governments, tribal nations, nonprofits, and industries. 
3. Integrating education and workforce development to support the rural labor force and a civically-engaged public.
4. Supporting infrastructure and resources at Michigan Tech to increase our rural impact through applied and foundational research, education, and service/partnership.

 We look forward to your participation.