Advance Knowledge through Education and Research

Provide relevant, integrative and in-demand educational programs and be the partner of choice to solve problems through applied research.

Education strategies:

• Expand mission-driven programming, including the areas of animal health and food safety and security.
• Support Manhattan and Salina campus-based programming to enhance K-State's impact in the metro area, including:
• Programs that have a statewide mission
• Broaden recruiting for key programs
• Address the need for more clinical sites
• Meet workforce needs
• Build partnerships with private, undergraduate institutions in Greater Kansas City.
• Increase academic offerings by the School of Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Research strategies:

• Bridge basic research to application through:
  • Urban Food Systems research
  • Sensory and Consumer Science
  • Interdisciplinary approaches
  • Fee-for-service opportunities
• Enhance industry collaborations in order to deliver cutting-edge research that propels the success of organizations.