Businesses and civic leaders often rely on faculty expertise in research and planning, and many faculty are involved in college and K-12 school partnerships. State colleges host conferences and symposia that provide new insights and perspectives to the public. Students also play a vital part in the business world by contributing their talent and energy through internships and co-op programs. State colleges are dedicated to lifelong learning, whether toward the goal of career advancement or of personal fulfillment. All of these public events bring vitality to a community.
Service is a watchword at our state colleges.
Innumerable volunteers come from the ranks of employees and students - clubs and classes often take on special charitable causes. While you know your state colleges as centers of academic excellence, we invite you also to get to know them as community resources. They truly make our state a better place to live and learn.