In this college class, the assignment is to solve a local problem

At a California a School often vilified for in our part of the world for being a haven for progressive policy and activism, students are being asked to look inward — at their own cities — to identify and solve a local problem. Fast Company has the full story on the ‘Hacking For Local‘ class.

And consider for a moment if Minot’s making the most of our relationship with MSU and the resource that is our students. Would we be more successful at retaining seniors after graduation if they were more engaged in our community or had more ownership of the direction of this place?