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Task Force Mission

Task Force Mission. To make George Mason a “world class” university in the next 3-5 years Focus on the capital campaign and other time sensitive issues Propel selected programs into the top 25 and even the top 10. Work of the Task Force. To encourage and support George Mason through:

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Task Force Mission

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  1. Task Force Mission • To make George Mason a “world class” university in the next 3-5 years • Focus on the capital campaign and other time sensitive issues • Propel selected programs into the top 25 and even the top 10.

  2. Work of the Task Force To encourage and support George Mason through: • Publicity • Advocacy • Participation • Inclusion The Roundtable’s Task Force is part of a larger Joint Task Force that includes: • Fairfax Chamber of Commerce • Northern Virginia Technology Council

  3. Why George Mason? • Produces more graduates (baccalaureate and graduate) than any other University in the Commonwealth • 75%+ graduates stay in the region • Grown with the economy from 1972 with minimal support from the state and private sector • George Mason’s success AND the success of Northern Virginia businesses will make both “world class”

  4. What is a “World Class” University? A University that is ranked in the top ten in any, or all categories of: • Research, • Faculty (teaching and research), • Students (undergrad and grad), • Community and alumni support, and • Management.

  5. What Has Been Accomplished • First letter to all members of Roundtable, Fairfax Chamber, and NVTC • Coordination of a “resolution” for all organizations to endorse and sign • Copy of letter provided to all members of the Northern Virginia Delegation

  6. What Still Needs to be Done • Full support from all organizations • Keep funding “equity” in front of legislature • Find major events to highlight George Mason in multiple organizations

  7. State Support Must Increase

  8. Support for Higher Education Bond Bill Delegate Callahan to introduce $900 million Higher Education General Obligation Bond Bill. George Mason share approx $99 million will carry “highest priority” capital projects to completion. Governor needs to support.

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