IUB is uniquely positioned to harness our expertise and resources to improve quality of life and place for people in Indiana and beyond. We will utilize our resources to further drive economic prosperity in the state, amplifying regional industry clusters through our existing and emerging research strengths, building deeper partnerships, and increasing opportunities for Indiana businesses. We will also provide opportunities for the IUB community to make a significant impact through research, teaching, and service, strengthening our commitment to addressing local, national, and global challenges. Through building deeper connections throughout the state, we will become Indiana's go-to partner and resource for responding to the most pressing needs in industry and workforce development.

Create a community engagement infrastructure.

Status: Rachael Jones McAfee began her position as the new interim executive director of community engagement for IU Bloomington.

IU Bloomington is pursuing the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. This is an elective classification, and would be a reclassification for our campus for 2026.

Facilitators: University Relations, Office of the Provost

Expand continuing education opportunities to support workforce development.

Status: Work is underway to amplify existing efforts to expand continuing education opportunities offered by IUB to support workforce development.

Facilitators: University Relations, academic deans

Expand IUB global expertise and economic development.

Status: IU Global is planning a launch event on November 14, 2024, for the finalized IUB Global Learning Framework.

The Office of International Development is planning a new series called "International Development Voices for Change" that will invite IU faculty and staff engaged in institutional development collaborations with universities and organizations in the Global South to share their experiences and IU's positive impact on institutions and communities. Speakers will discuss topics such as:

• strategies for successful grant proposals
• effective ways of managing international projects, including partnerships with institutions in the Global South
• IU's role as a change agent

The first event will be held on Nov. 7, 2024, and will focus on IU's impact in the Middle East and Vietnam, with presenters from the Kelley School of Business and the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Facilitators: Academic deans, OVPIA