University of Minnesota: Strategic Positioning Work Group2007-07-112007-07-112005-02https://hdl.handle.net/11299/77A thirty-page document giving the rationale and major features of the Strategic Positioning initiative.The University of Minnesota is at an important and exciting crossroads. We face a convergence of demographic, economic, cultural, and political challenges that compel us to change and adapt to ensure the future greatness of our University. We view this challenge as an opportunity to propel the University to a new level of distinction. With enthusiastic support and encouragement from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and members of the community, we announce our goal – to become within the next decade one of the top three public research universities in the world.en-USstrategychallengesReport