Research and education programs that identify specific needs and challenges related to improving the quality of life for individuals, groups, and communities. These programs will empower local citizens to take collective action to reduce poverty, improve education, literacy, personal and public safety, and overall opportunity. These program impacts will encourage active participation in public affairs, improving decision making and risk management and providing expertise on shaping public policies. It will also include promoting local arts and cultural initiatives, fostering creativity, expression and traditions that play a vital role in the identity, well-being, and growth of communities.

Research, educational and service programs that improve the economic well-being of individuals, groups and communities through business, income, investment, population, infrastructure promotion and growth and the improvement of social conditions. It includes increasing employment, exports, industry competitiveness and market leadership and applying new technologies, products, patents, and licenses. These impacts will also focus on increasing income, revenue, and production and heavily engage external partnerships.

Research, education, and service programs focusing on protecting and preserving the environment that includes improving the air, water, land, soil, species, ecosystems, sustainable practices, and biodiversity conservation. It includes renewable and safe energy, increasing agricultural productivity, and providing a safe food supply. 

Research, education and service programs focused on addressing health needs through the development and implementation of community-based health promotion and care. These impacts will focus on improving health conditions and clinical outcomes, while reducing illness, disease and healthcare costs.