2006-7 Work Plan Goals

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Economic Development Council

Work Plan 2006-07

Purpose of the Economic Development Council The purpose of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Economic Develop Council (EDC) is as an advisory council to the Chancellor, State Regents’ staff, State Regents’ Presidents Council and other state officials. The EDC is a statewide panel of economic development professionals from each institution in The State System of Higher Education.

Mission of the Economic Development Council The EDC identifies and prioritizes specific actions that create a high quality environment to retain college graduates, attract business to Oklahoma, grow existing Oklahoma businesses, and develop new Oklahoma businesses through the efficient use of resources.

• GOAL 1 – To identify and transfer information on best practices in economic development between higher education institutions and build a better image of economic development initiatives.

• GOAL 2 – To connect academic areas within higher education with businesses and economic development initiatives.

• GOAL 3 – To build quality relations, partnerships, and alliances with external entities.

• GOAL 4 – To provide support services to business recruitment, expansion, and retention.

• GOAL 5 – To provide and facilitate effective workforce solutions. Develop educational offerings to meet the needs of the high demand industry clusters.

• GOAL 6 – To promote the development and expansion of entrepreneurial activities.