Faculty, staff and students are invited to an open forum to explore ideas for S&T to respond to the announcement from the UM System regarding $260 million in matching funds for strategic compacts. Two sessions are scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 2, in Leach Theatre: 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.

Missouri S&T has the opportunity to submit plans for strategic initiatives that may be matched by the UM System through this program. Initiatives are expected to support our strategic plan and the Missouri Compact areas including student success; research and creative works; engagement and outreach; inclusive excellence; and operational excellence.

Dr. Robert Marley, provost and executive vice chancellor, and Dr. Costas Tsatsoulis, vice chancellor for research and dean of graduate studies, will host the forums. The objective is to highlight the UM System initiative and the process for how ideas will be vetted and submitted for the matching funds.