Erika Beseler Beseler Thompson

This strategic framework for Minnesota State Moorhead outlines the institution's commitment to advancing knowledge, innovation, and opportunity, with the goal of preparing highly sought-after graduates. The plan is structured around strategic pillars, including Academic Relevance, Student Experience, Regional Engagement, and Investment in Place, supported by foundational cornerstones of Growth and Culture. It aims to transform potential and empower purpose by fostering rigorous academic programs, engaging student experiences, and strong regional partnerships.

This Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategic Plan outlines a roadmap for fostering an inclusive environment and promoting equity across the institution. It focuses on seven key components: enhancing academic success for all students, strategically managing financial resources to reduce economic burdens, ensuring universal design and accessibility, strengthening recruitment and partnerships, promoting holistic student engagement, building an evidence-based culture of accountability through data analytics, and advancing workforce and talent diversity through inclusive hiring and cultural competence development.