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Title of Amazing Presentation – July 10, 2009. Global Synergies Impact • Visibility • Enrichment July 10, 2009. 1. Fulfills a Major Strategic Goal. Advances Purdue’s Reputation Makes Purdue More Competitive. 2. The Road to a Policy Institute. President’s Vision
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Title of Amazing Presentation – July 10, 2009 Global Synergies Impact • Visibility • Enrichment July 10,2009 1
Fulfills a Major Strategic Goal • Advances Purdue’s Reputation • Makes Purdue More Competitive 2
The Road to a Policy Institute • President’s Vision • Formation of Task Force • Two Campus-wide Forums 3
A Distinctive Institute • Global Perspective • Interdisciplinary • Distinctive Set of Foci • Capacity for Flexible Response • Involve Public in Science
Vision: A Distinguished Global Resource • Serve Local, State, National, and Global Societies • Address Grand Challenges of Society • Lead Public Discussion • Cultivate Policy Relevant Research • Produce High-quality, Non-partisan, Evidence-based Public Information • Offer Advanced Learning Programs in Public Policy
Focus: Life/Health and Family • Influenza Preparedness • Military Families • Domestic and Family Violence • Food and Nutrition 6
Focus: Energy/Environment and Climate Change • Alternative Energies/Biofuels • Cap and Trade 7
Focus: Security Issues • Information Security and Privacy • Homeland Security • Gender, Race and Ethnicity-based Violence CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF VIOLENCE 8
Focus: Civil Society and Leadership • Diversity and Leadership • Community Resilience 9
Creating Research Communities • Faculty and Student Fellowships • Distinguished Visiting Fellowships • Nationally Visible Workshops, Forums, and Publications • Seed Grants • Public Participation in Research Agenda
Enriching Learning • Certificate in Public Policy • Interdisciplinary Internship Program in Public Policy • Master of Science in Public Policy and Public Administration 11
Possible Funding Options • University Start-up Funds • Development Targets for External Funding • Sponsored Programs • Tuition for Master’s Degree in a Policy School
Next Steps Immediately • Name Interim and Managing Director • Establish Launch Team • Appoint Advisory Boards First Year • Organize Symposia/Invite Visiting Scholars • Establish Research Communities • Pursue Low-hanging Fruit • Develop a Funding Plan • Hire a Permanent Director 14
Move Into Schowe House Photo of Schowe House to be taken July 1.
Benefits of the Institute • Faculty— Policy Expertise, Impact Assistance • Students— New Skills, Connections, Application of Ideas to Practical Problems • Alumni— Higher Visibility and Impact of Purdue • Society— Global Solutions and Better use of Resources
The Time Is Now Direct Purdue’s Greatest Strengths Toward Society’s Greatest Challenges Enhance the Reputation of Purdue Widely and at the Highest Levels Create Extraordinary Opportunities for Students, Faculty and Staff A Policy Institute Will
Global Synergies Impact • Visibility • Enrichment July 10,2009