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Minnesota State University Moorhead outlines growth-focused strategic framework after surge in freshman enrollment
Summary
MSU Moorhead presented a new strategic framework emphasizing growth, an honors college and an applied-AI institute, and reported a 32% increase in its freshman class and a fall-to-spring retention rate above 92%, officials told the Academic and Student Affairs Committee.
Minnesota State University Moorhead leaders told the Academic and Student Affairs Committee the university has adopted a nimble strategic framework aimed at reversing long-term enrollment declines and strengthening student engagement.
"We're going to grow," President DS said, describing a two-pronged emphasis on recruiting and culture-building. Jason Trainer, vice president for enrollment management and strategic initiatives, laid out four outward-facing pillars and two institutional cornerstones — a renewed focus on growth and a concerted effort to define campus culture.
Trainer said the university launched an honors college designed to be flexible and accessible to students in any major. "This year we anticipate that 20% of our incoming class…
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