MSU Wants Your Input for New Strategic Plan for Future

It was just a few weeks ago, right about the time the Montana State Bobcats were heading for the National Championship game, that my father made what struck me as an odd comment.

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Especially since he is and always has been a Cat fan, graduating from the storied program back in the '60's with the likes of folks like Jan Stenerud.

"If I were to have it to do today, I wouldn't go to Bozeman for school, it changed just too damn much".

MSU Wants Your Input for New Strategic Plan for Future

While I didn't and still haven't finished that conversation with him for his reasons behind not wanting to go back, apparently, he isn't the only one with concerns about the program at the University.  A new strategic plan is now in development for the future of the college in Montana.

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Open Invitation to Residents of Bozeman and Montana to Comment on Plan

The University has announced the development of a committee to address the future of the school within the community of Bozeman, and the effects of the college throughout the state of Montana and beyond.

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Over the next 10 months the new planning committee will "begin reaching out to the university, county and state communities for feedback".  Once completed, results data will be presented to the MSU Board of Regents for review.

How to Participate in the New MSU Strategic Plan for the Future

Over the next few months, the development team will gather data through several public meetings for students, staff, residents of the city and the state.  The gatherings are designed to allow for listening sessions, surveys and digital feedback along with community discussions across Montana.

The college plans to hold open discussions through the spring and summer, with the committee meeting in the fall to draft the new plan.  Once formulated, it should be available for presentation in November of 2026.  Learn more about the plan and take the current survey here.