Goal 5. Develop collaborative public and private partnerships that enhance research and funding opportunities, including leveraging state and federal funding.

5.1 Achieve increased visibility by developing and implementing an annual image and marketing plan that communicates our vision and mission and highlights our achievements and contributions to the region.

5.2 Establish mutually beneficial partnerships with pre K-12 school systems and human services organizations; identify mutually beneficial research and grant development opportunities.

5.3 Establish an Office of Community Education and Outreach and provide community education opportunities to support lifelong learning for all generations.

5.4 Develop an infrastructure for campus advancement and development, and achieve ambitious fund-raising goals through collective efforts and creative vision of the campus community.

5.5 Encourage and support faculty and staff involvement in civic, professional, and local service organizations.

5.6 Strengthen the Alumni Organization in the central Florida region and promote alumni affinity with USF Polytechnic.