This university standing council provides integrated, institution-wide guidance on issues relative to engagement across the teaching, research, and service missions of MSU. The members advise and support the MSU administration on the university’s engagement strategy, plan, priorities, goals, policies, operational procedures, infrastructure needs, and awards and recognition for the shared benefit of faculty, staff, students, communities and business and industry. The Council has 22 members appointed by the Provost and Executive Vice President. The council is led and facilitated by the Associate Vice President for Outreach and Engagement. The council typically meets monthly on the second Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m., or as called by the Associate Vice President. Meetings are held monthly from September through May. Meeting frequency and duration, along with council membership, is assessed and modified as appropriate.