Goal Statement

We will work collaboratively with schools, communities, and partners to co‑create solutions and advance Auburn University’s land-grant mission.

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Why this matters

Lasting progress in health and education happens when universities and communities work together to address shared challenges and opportunities.

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We will strengthen and coordinate partnerships with schools, communities, agencies, and organizations that advance the college’s mission and expand the reach and effectiveness of our academic, research, outreach, and engagement efforts.

Action Items

  • Organize existing and new partnerships to support academic programs.
  • Strengthen collaborations with health and education organizations, systems, and government entities.
  • Strengthen communication and storytelling that highlight impact and deepen partnerships.
  • Expand partnerships that enhance academic programs, research, and the student experience.

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We will apply faculty expertise, professional knowledge, and collaborative problem-solving to address complex challenges in health and education through outreach, partnership, and professional engagement. 

Action Items

  • Develop engagement models that connect faculty expertise with community and professional needs.
  • Provide professional development and institutional support for faculty outreach and engagement activities.
  • Expand faculty participation in professional consultation, technical assistance, and community-based problem-solving initiatives.
  • Support interdisciplinary engagement initiatives addressing complex educational, health, and workforce challenges.
  • Strengthen mechanisms for connecting community and organizational partners with faculty expertise.
  • Convene educators, health professionals, community leaders, and policymakers around emerging challenges and shared priorities.

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We will align academic programs, research, and engagement with community needs and workforce priorities, particularly in service to Alabama and the broader region.

Action Items

  • Align academic programs and outreach efforts with evolving workforce and community needs.
  • Strengthen pathways into high-need professions through partnerships with schools, agencies, healthcare systems, and community organizations.
  • Use workforce, demographic, and community data to inform strategic priorities and program development.
  • Expand initiatives that increase access to educational and professional pathways for high-need communities.
  • Coordinate academic, research, and outreach activities to maximize collective impact on community and workforce priorities.

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We will cultivate meaningful, long‑term relationships with alumni, partners, and supporters that deepen engagement, strengthen shared purpose, and sustain the college’s mission over time.

Action Items

  • Strengthen engagement initiatives that deepen understanding of the college’s mission and cultivate long‑term support.
  • Expand alumni engagement opportunities across the Auburn Family network.
  • Enhance programming that builds affiliation among prospective and graduating students.
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