An Urban Vision for the 21 st Century: The Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center & the University Northside Partnership Senior Vice President Robert J. Jones Associate Vice President & Executive Director of UROC Irma McClaurin Original Presentation to University of Minnesota Board of Regents, Educational Planning and Policy Committee, July 9, 2008; Updated, October 15, 2008
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An Urban Vision for the 21st Century: The Urban Research and
Outreach/Engagement Center & the University Northside Partnership
Senior Vice President Robert J. JonesAssociate Vice President & Executive Director of UROC
Irma McClaurin
Original Presentation to University of Minnesota Board of Regents, Educational Planning and Policy Committee, July 9, 2008; Updated, October 15, 2008
Overview
• An Urban Vision for the 21st Century
• The University Northside Partnership (UNP)
• The Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center (UROC)
VISION: Improve the human condition through the advancement of knowledge
MISSION: Dynamic public engagement
ESSENTIAL COMMITMENT: Address critical needs of state, nation, world
• Majority of world’s population lives in cities
• 60% of Minnesota residents live in the Twin Cities commuting area
• Minnesota is mosaic of cities (Rochester, St. Cloud, Duluth)
• Urban/rural interface (Worthington, Willmar)
Why An Urban Vision?
The Need for Action
Close the Gap: The Case for Change - Premieres April 6th at 6pm on tpt.This new documentary series produced in partnership with The Itasca Project examines the widening gaps between Minnesotans.
The Minnesota Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity 2007
Areas of Focus for the University’s Urban Vision
• Strengthening Community – economic development, job skills, reduce poverty
• Building Human Capital – education, early childhood development
• Improving Health – eliminate health disparities, provide evidence-based mental health services for children and families, emphasize nutrition and healthy lifestyles
The University Northside Partnership
Creating an authentic partnership with residents, community groups, local governments, and the philanthropy and business sectors.
UNP University Northside Partnership
Convening mechanism for
partner organizationsNorthPoint Health & Wellness Center・