Secure Funding and Partnerships

The work of DASSA is inherently collaborative, however as we move towards being a Next Gen Land Grant University it is imperative that key initiatives and partnerships be prioritized. Additionally, securing additional funding to support the work will allow us to expand and enhance learner success.

Goals

Maximize Powercat Financial initiative within Kansas high schools to meet state expectation for financial literacy

Integrate partnerships and collaboration into department evaluation and review processes

Increase funding from external sources, including grants and donations, to further support learner resources while maintaining state and tuition funding

Strategies/Initiatives	Outcome Measure/Metric
By Fall 2028, DASSA should submit an additional 10 grant applications to internal and external grant organizations. Ultimately hoping to increase grant funding by 50%. By Fall of 2026, identify 4 key fundraising priorities for DASSA.	# of grant applications, grant dollars aquired, # of fundraising priorities, $ fundraised for key DASSA priorities.

Strategies/Initiatives	Outcome Measure/Metric
Full roll out by 2028, pilot beginning in Spring 2025 with continual growth until the goal of 2028.	# of Kansas High Schools involved, # of teachers provide training and resources.

Strategies/Initiatives	Outcome Measure/Metric
By Fall 2026, all departments undergoing a CAS review will need to demonstrate how they collaborate within the division and across the university.	Completion of strategy.