An action plan will evolve from the WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World . It will be of value to people in and out of the region and effectively strengthen WT’s reputation as a premier Regional Research University . It is anticipated that the plan will include most of the following ideas. PANHANDLE ADVISORY BOARD A Panhandle Advisory Board will facilitate communication between the University and community. With a mission to identify, facilitate and communicate the evolving accomplishments and needs of the University and the community, the board will provide insight and assistance to both the region and the University through the collection and dissemination of ideas from and about the top 26 counties of Texas. There is growing awareness across the country of the power of colleges and universities to stimulate economic growth. Aligning the focus of both institutions on this important priority would allow university expertise to join local grassroots efforts with the community colleges serving as conveners. The community colleges have tight relationships with local interests and the University can bring incredible expertise and connections to the table. The result would be a localized impact that could breathe energy and resources into communities that may be stagnant or in decline. 15
Metric: Enroll 50 percent of all valedictorians and salutatorians in our region. In addition, 50 percent of all our scholarship dollars will be distributed to students who have been educated in the Texas Panhandle. Such measures, among numerous others, will determine the effectiveness of our outreach to the I-27 Corridor and Route 66.
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Metric: Seventy-five percent of our graduates work or live in the top 26 counties of Texas after graduation.
We value our partners; the cities of Amarillo and Canyon have been great two-way relationships that continue to inspire great ideas and benefits for all parties involved. —WTAMU Business and Finance wtamu.edu/wt125business
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