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Presentation to the University of Akron. Donald H. Perry, M.Ed. June 23, 2009. Saddle Up. As we begin the strategic planning process as a campus community, I ask that we do three things: Be Bold ! Be Ambitious ! Think Differently ! Dr. Luis M. Proenza.
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Presentation to the University of Akron Donald H. Perry, M.Ed. June 23, 2009
Saddle Up As we begin the strategic planning process as a campus community, I ask that we do three things: Be Bold ! Be Ambitious ! Think Differently ! Dr. Luis M. Proenza
Creating a New Landscape for Living University Park Alliance • Engaging the Community • Catalyzing Real Estate and Business Investment
New Landscape for Learning 11 new structures added to campus 2 classroom buildings UA's 15th residence hall Student Recreation and Wellness Center Student Union and Honors Complex 30 acres of Green Space Quaker Square Inn InfoCision Stadium and Summa Field …
New Landscape for Learning 11 new structures added to campus 2 classroom buildings UA's 15th residence hall Student Recreation and Wellness Center Student Union and Honors Complex 30 acres of Green Space Quaker Square Inn InfoCision Stadium and Summa Field and The Medina County University Center
Medina County University Center The University of Akron’s leadership in community outreach and regional economic development is widely recognized both throughout the State of Ohio and nationally. The Medina County University Center (MCUC), developed by a unique partnership with leaders and citizens of Medina County, represents an innovative extension of those efforts.
Medina County University Center Located in a Business Innovation Park Business Industry Research TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Medina County University Center University System of Ohio Strategic Plan Goals “Raise the education level of the population” “Raise the educational attainment of our state” “Close the gap between Ohio and competing states and nations” • Graduate more students • Keep more of those graduates in Ohio • Attract more degree holders from other places.
Medina County University Center • Students: Traditional Working adult Returning Transfer Veterans Teachers Employers and Employees Others ? • Programs: Gen Ed, Assoc. Arts Busn Mgt, GIS/LIS CJ, Paralegal Surg. Tech, LPN, RN to BSN BS BA, Grad Ed Non Credit Workshops Professional Devlpmnt Custom Training Others ?
Medina County University Center University System of Ohio Strategic Plan Goals “I am interested at what Akron can be the best at in the world.” Chancellor Fingerhut STEMM Polymers Bio Innovation Jim Collins
Medina County University Center Workforce Development = Job ready human capital/talent supply chain Jobs ? STEMM ? Polymers ? Bio Innovation ? “Coinzedenza ? I don’t think so.” Father Guido Sarducci
Medina County University Center JobsBusiness Innovation Park PolymersBe AmbitiousJob Ready Partnerships Workforce Development HedgehogSTEMM Students ProgramsBio Innovations Catalyzing Real Estate and Business Investment Be Bold Think Differently