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PA Prosperity Partnership Initiative: Envisioning the University Role in the Innovation Economy

PA Prosperity Partnership Initiative: Envisioning the University Role in the Innovation Economy. Irene J. Petrick, Ph.D., Faculty Administrative Fellow Office of Economic & Workforce Development Professor of Practice, College of Information Sciences & Technology

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PA Prosperity Partnership Initiative: Envisioning the University Role in the Innovation Economy

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  1. PA Prosperity Partnership Initiative: Envisioning the University Role in the Innovation Economy Irene J. Petrick, Ph.D., Faculty Administrative Fellow Office of Economic & Workforce Development Professor of Practice, College of Information Sciences & Technology IST Statewide Faculty MeetingMay 12, 2009

  2. “Tough Choices Tough Times, The Report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce,”National Center on Education and the Economy, 2007. Innovation Matters

  3. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics data as cited in The Rise of the Creative Class by Richard Florida, 2002 and 2006 data as classified per Recasting the Creative Class to Examine Growth Processes by David A. McGranahan and Timothy R. Wojan, 2007 The Creative Class

  4. What is the Innovation Economy? Dynamic competitive environment which emphasizes Flexibility Adaptability Capacity to add value through intangible assets Knowledge workers and their talents become key economic differentiators Choices for employment are not bounded by traditional location/geographic characteristics

  5. Agrarian Industrial Innovation Land & labor create economic value Mechanical solutions replace & extend labor productivity Information technology extends human talent Economic value tied to the location of natural resources Economic value tied to access to capital and power Economic value tied to access to talent and communication networks The family farmer The Titans of Industry The Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur Evolution of the Innovation Economy

  6. Megaregions of North America Richard Florida 2008 Map by Tim Gulden and Ryan Morris

  7. Complex Combinations Human Social Physical Financial Technological Organizational Pyramid of Regional Assets

  8. Changing University Roles

  9. Revenue & profits, investments, job choices,new business creation Patents/licenses,STEM & knowledgeprofessionals, research, facilities & funding Growth, decreasedout-migration, leveragedcompetitive advantage, infrastructure improvements Destination location,increased housing &recreation choices Innovation Economy Cycle

  10. How do Universities Participate? Leveraged space: Technology incubation, research and lab space Student engagement at all levels to support company business and technical needs Free access to university resources Training at multiple levels On-line learning and support Attracting talent to key research areas Public – private partnership funding models Heavy state support, often ranging from basic research to commercial activities

  11. GOALS: Understand the region (from the region’s perspective) Identify needs and gaps Consider transformative opportunities Translate opportunities into University strategic initiatives Conversation, conversation, conversation Regional Engagement

  12. http://www.oewd.psu.edu/pa-prosperity-partnerships/ Undertaken by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development with the help of TrippUmbach A series of listening sessions at campuses – Spring to Summer Campus-centric leadership Internal listening sessions/focus groups – Summer Analysis, synthesis and strategic plan development – Fall PA Prosperity Partnership Initiative

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