Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of SMSU

Published Wednesday, October 28, 2026

SMSU Mustangs at the Regional Event Center

Greetings Mustangs and Friends of SMSU,

We are developing Southwest Minnesota State University's next strategic plan, and I want to invite you to be part of this important conversation. As we look toward the future, your feedback will be critical to understanding where SMSU stands today, what matters most to our stakeholders, and how we can best serve our students and the Southwest Minnesota region for years to come.

We are seeking input from across our Mustang community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, community members, business partners, and elected officials. The survey asks about SMSU's strengths, the challenges we face, and your thoughts on our mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities. Whether you have been connected to SMSU for years or are just beginning your relationship with the university, your perspective matters.

Please take 10–15 minutes to complete the survey using the link below by December 1, 2026:

Complete the SMSU Strategic Planning Survey here: SMSU Strategic Planning Survey

The future of SMSU is something we will shape together. Your honest feedback and thoughtful ideas will help guide our priorities and ensure our next strategic plan reflects the needs, aspirations, and opportunities of the university and the communities we serve.

Thank you for your continued support of SMSU and for taking the time to help us author our own future.

Go Mustangs!

David P. Jones, Ph.D.

President

Southwest Minnesota State University