= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =
<span style="font-size:small;"</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-size:small;">The present situation in regards to innovation on campus has made this something that is non-existent as well. There are no research parks, innovation hubs, or anything of the sort on campus. However the Math and Engineering department are in the process of writing a grant proposal for a new facility on campus for STEM majors to come together in collaboration. This will be the perfect place for a maker-space to take hold and will set the groundwork for establishing policies in regards to the Technology Transfer Function indicated above.</span> </span></span>
= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =