Bob Bruininks: Becoming a leading research university

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Bob Bruininks: Becoming a leading research university

View extended remarks from U President Robert Bruininks about the University of Minnesota's strategic positioning process, from an interview originally conducted for the University of Minnesota Foundation annual report. (Video filmed by University students)

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Q.	The UofM's vision is to be in the top three of public research universities. Who's in that league now?
	"The best way to aspire. . .is to set a very audacious goal. "
	Watch the video clip [1:35]

Q.	Are other universities undergoing the type of strategic positioning that the UofM has done?
	"Everyone is articulating high aspirational goals for the future."
	Watch the video clip [1:09]

Q.	The strategic positioning is a long-range plan for the U, but what are some of the things you hope will be achieved in the near term?
	"I actually believe we will make a down payment on transforming the future."
	Watch the video clip [1:32]

Q.	What are you saying to alumni and donors whose colleges or programs might be affected the most by the strategic positioning?
	"If you strengthen your leadership you can strengthen your opportunities."
	Watch the video clip [:58]

Q.	The strategic positioning of the University will take financial resources. What do you see as being some of the key financial sources for this plan?
	"We will not achieve our aspirational goals without a strong and continuing partnership with Minnesota."
	Watch the video clip [1:17]

Q.	What effect might the strategic positioning have on the U's priorities for private giving?
	"We'll be much sharper in defining the areas of academic focus where we believe we have unique strength."
	Watch the video clip [1:22]

Q.	What pleases you most about this plan?
	"To me it's all about transforming the future of this great university."
	Watch the video clip [:27]

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