Expand UND's Presence
An Exceptional UND and its hosts are vital partners. Throughout the Grand Cities and the Red River corridor, the University and its people contribute to a vibrant quality of life and, in turn, thrive on the energy and resources of community members. This “town-gown” relationship is a special one with great economic, social, and cultural opportunities for everyone. Examples from the 2010 Consultants' Report include:
- Promote downtown development and vitality by partnering with community organizations, fostering artistic and creative endeavors, or embedding branches of academic programs
- UND Village featuring businesses oriented toward a university community, such as locally owned and operated restaurants or coffee shops, movie theaters, boutiques, or housing
Initiatives in Progress
4.01 - Partner with the Grand Forks Community to Lower the Impacts of High Risk Drinking
4.02 - Hold the Undergraduate University Research Conference
4.03 - Service through Health Policy Promulgation
4.04 - Establish UND Students’ Response to Communities in Times of Need
4.05 - Enhance Regional, National, and International Exposure through UND Art Collections
Vision Statement
An Exceptional UND will be a nationally and internationally recognized state university in which a community of dedicated teacher-scholars promote the public well-being and educate the next generations of students to be leaders in shaping a better future.