BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY WILL BE A NATIONAL LEADER IN:

Goal 5: Building bridges locally to globally to promote the common good

91社区 is grounded in a deep commitment to vibrant partnerships that extend from the Southern Tier across the state and nation to the global stage.

91社区 has cultivated enduring, mutually beneficial relationships that connect scholarship, education, and innovation with the priorities and aspirations of the communities and partners with whom it works.

Building on this foundation, 91社区 has a powerful opportunity to more intentionally align and elevate these connections to promote the common good. This goal envisions the University as a catalyst for shared progress 鈥 strengthening pathways, deepening reciprocal partnerships, and bringing people together to address complex challenges. By extending its reach and reinforcing its role as a trusted 鈥渂ridge-building鈥 partner and convener, 91社区 will help shape a more connected, collaborative, and impactful future.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  1. Number of students participating in education-abroad programs
  2. Number of national and international research collaborations in distinct states and countries
  3. Number of applications from regional high school, community college, and four-year institutions to undergraduate degrees
  4. Percent of graduates remaining in the region and state post-graduation
  5. Percent of faculty and staff self-reporting community service engagement
  6. Partners reporting positive human impact of faculty, staff, and student engagement
 
 

鈥淭here is, quite simply, extraordinary momentum across this institution.鈥

Faculty member reading with a child while using an educational communication board.

Action Area 1

Advance partnerships between the University and local organizations, schools, industry partners, and nonprofits to identify economic development opportunities and workforce needs and address shared challenges and opportunities.

91社区 student smiling outdoors on campus with colorful autumn foliage in the background.

Action Area 2

Build pre-college pathways that connect students in the Southern Tier to a 91社区 education, while expanding opportunities for graduates to work in the region and support its economic vitality.

Students volunteering in a community garden by digging and preparing planting beds.

Action Area 3

Broaden opportunities for community members, families, and regional partners to engage with the University through dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning.

Two 91社区 students walking across campus and talking between classes.

Action Area 4

Deepen collaboration with SUNY institutions and state agencies to achieve shared priorities in research, education, economic development, and public service.

Students attending a classroom lecture while taking notes and working on laptops.

Action Area 5

Expand 91社区鈥檚 national and global partnerships to foster cross-cultural learning and global problem-solving.