Mission Driven Position the dental school as a partner for community health initiatives and service learning programs, leveraging its extensive network of rural Community Service Learning Centers to offer collaborative clinics, student-managed outreach, and interprofessional education opportunities.

In-State Focus Highlight opportunities to provide local partnerships and vendor services to support its in-state mission, noting that over 90% of graduates practice in North Carolina and potential demand for regional suppliers, continuing education, and local talent pipelines.

Digital & ops Leverage the school’s tech stack and operations infrastructure (Drupal, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Stripe) to propose integrated digital procurement, grant management, student recruitment tooling, and healthcare IT solutions that align with its administrative and clinical education needs.

Growth & Recognition Capitalize on national recognition and funding potential by offering scalable services such as analytics, marketing automation, grant writing support, and strategic communications to strengthen recruitment, fundraising, and program expansion.

Risk & Compliance Position risk management, compliance training, and anti-hazing and inclusion-focused programs as complementary offerings, aligning with recent news trends and the school’s commitment to professionalism, diversity, and safe campus operations.