1. The Role and Constitution of a Regional Public University

2. Characteristics Work with undergraduates and Master’s students – few, if any, Ph.D programs Moderately selective in admissions – Many working adults and commuter students

3. Role Educate a diverse student body – Wide range of backgrounds, preparation, and experiences Center of educational and economic renewal – What does this mean to us? Teach undergraduates, mentor students, engage community through outreach efforts.

4. Goal of the Student Succeed, graduate, and get a job. Graduating from college and becoming economically self- reliant.

5. Student Expectations Capable, relevant instruction for their future path Faculty prepared and willing to teach a diverse population of students

6. So…. What does it take in terms of faculty, staff, and administration to do that? What types of professional development does it take?

7. Our next Faculty Forum… Developing a definition of Shared Governance for MSU-Northern Date: TBA