The mission of iNET is to
connect the high-tech companies moving into the Northern Kentucky region
with the technological, human, and programmatic resources of the
university.
In carrying out its mission, iNET has seven specific responsibilities:
- Facilitate the
connectivity to NKU’s technological infrastructure
that is anticipated from the Technology Commercialization Triangle.
- Link the region’s New
Economy companies to the human resources at NKU. Students and faculty
provide excellent
resources for the high tech companies that locate in the
Northern Kentucky area.
- Link companies to
existing academic programs at NKU. The
university currently offers a variety of baccalaureate and
post-baccalaureate programs that are likely to meet some of
the educational needs of high-tech companies.
- Facilitate the
development of new educational programs or
alternative delivery models that meet the needs of the companies, as
well as the anticipated workforce needs of the
region. iNET will develop new programs and implement new delivery
models that will satisfy the unmet needs of New Economy companies in
Northern Kentucky and beyond. iNET will serve as the catalyst for the
development of the programs and delivery models requested by the
companies.
- Link companies to
other relevant resources at NKU. In recent
years, NKU has developed a variety of resources to support the
economic development of Northern Kentucky.
In its role as the link between high-tech businesses and the
university, iNET will ensure that the businesses are aware of
the various resources at the university and will connect the
business with the resource(s) that will best meet their needs.
- Provide direct faculty
consulting services to businesses to
assist them with their research and productivity. The university
is uniquely positioned to provide credible independent research and
support for businesses.
- Contribute to aligning
NKU program development with the region’s business and industrial
growth areas. Given that iNET staff will be working closely with New
Economy companies, iNET will be in an excellent position to influence
the discussions and directions for academic programming and will,
therefore, have a significant voice in the university’s strategic
planning.
iNET is an important element in assuring the successful partnership of
NKU with the technology-oriented businesses attracted to the Northern
Kentucky region. It is iNET that will provide a link between the
university and businesses so that both derive maximum benefit from the
presence of the other.
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