August 2004

U-system promotes economic initiatives
The Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity teamed up recently to lead public discussions in Missoula and Kalispell on six Montana University System proposals designed to improve the state’s economy.

The discussions were led by Sheila Stearns, commissioner of higher education, and Dave Gibson, the governor’s chief business officer.

The proposals address better workforce training, improved distance learning, stronger higher education-business partnerships, greater access to post-secondary education for all Montanans, more significant collaboration between the Montana University System and government leaders, and increased promotion of the state as a tourist and business destination.

These proposals, collectively referred to as a Program for Shared Leadership to Improve the Montana Economy, represent the university system’s initiatives for the 2005 Legislative session. Information about them is available online at www.montana.edu/wwwbor/SharedLeadInfo.htm. For more information, call (406) 243-2311.

For information, contact:
Rita.Munzenrider@mso.umt.edu
University Relations
(406) 243-2522

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