Accelerating Research Translation (ART) Workshop #4

Friday, March 26, 2027 • 12:00-2:00 p.m. CT

This session explores collaborative models that connect higher education institutions with industry and community organizations to advance innovation and workforce outcomes. Participants learn how to co-create programs, research initiatives, and innovation activities that address regional challenges while strengthening institutional relevance. This workshop supports the University of Southern Mississippi's goals of building bridges across the institution's isolated units and connecting with external industry and community stakeholders. Topical areas include industry and community collaboration frameworks, co-design approaches for innovation initiatives, workforce development partnerships, stakeholder alignment and shared goals, managing expectations and collaboration governance, and evaluating partnership outcomes.

Audience: Faculty, administrators, community liaisons, students

Learning objectives:

1. Apply co-design models to develop collaborative initiatives with industry and community partners that address regional challenges and advance shared innovation goals
2. Establish and manage effective partnership structures by aligning stakeholder expectations, defining shared goals, and implementing governance approaches that sustain productive long-term collaboration