Connecting

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Connecting The University To The
Broader Community Presented By John T.
Goldrick, J.D. Vice President for Student
Services University of Portland Portland, Oregon,
USA
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A Short History

• Prior to 1980 Both Community and University
  merely reacted
• Early 1980s Modus Operandi changed
• City centralized coordination of urban growth
• University built athletic and convocation center
• Neighbors complained to City
• City required 10-year master plan

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A Short History (cont.)

• Late 1980s Universitys attitude changes to
  We are part of the community.
• Recognition of Universitys civic responsibility
• Commitment to preparing students to be good
  citizens
• The Past 15 Years Mitigating impacts on
  neighborhood and strengthening civic
  responsibility

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University Strategy

• Emphasize service as a cornerstone of our
  mission
• Contribute to the well-being of the broader
  community
• Be pro-active not re-active
• Make connections with the community a teachable
  moment for students

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Civic Engagement -- Students

• Office of Volunteer Service
• Building Community Serving to Learn
• PACE Program
• Bridge Builders Program
• Student Teachers
• Student internship program
• Student recruitment programs

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Civic Engagement Alumni

• Service programs
• Student recruitment programs
• Events
• Financial donors
• Involving civic and business leaders

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Civic Engagement -- University

• Neighborhood safety patrols
• Public transportation incentives
• Support for local events
• Event discounts for neighbors
• Monthly events newsletter
• Neighborhood litter patrols
• Cooperation between University Safety officers,
  neighbors, and police

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Civic Engagement University

• Secondary schools use University arena for
  commencement exercises
• Campus construction enhances neighborhood and
  minimizes impacts
• University hosts youth campus during summer break
• President regularly meets with political and
  business leaders
• Employee home purchase program

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The Economic Impact Of the University Of
Portland on the Portland PMSA Dr. Bahram
Adrangi and Justin Englund University of
Portland Portland, Oregon, USA
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The Bottom Line

• Good connections enrich all communities
• The University is part of a broader community and
  must act like it
• The University must be a model of good
  citizenship
• Good connections are good business for everyone

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Connecting The University To The
Broader Community Presented By John T.
Goldrick, J.D. Vice President for Student
Services University of Portland Portland, Oregon,
USA