Anchor in Purpose
Serving the Region and Beyond
Community engagement is an active, intentional partnership between the University
and the wider region. Through teaching, research, service, and collaboration, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ
addresses critical challenges while enriching the educational experience. As an anchor
institution, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ strengthens regional vitality, supports economic and workforce
development, fosters cultural exchange, and empowers underserved communities — all
guided by an Ethic of Care.
Goals:
- Foster purposeful collaboration with students, colleagues, and stakeholders to support community needs and enhance ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s regional and global interconnectedness.
- Invest in strategic employment programs, local recruitment and procurement, and economic and workforce development to contribute to quality of life throughout the region.
- Partner with local, regional and global communities to share research, knowledge, creative practices, and resources to support and enhance social, cultural, and economic vitality.
- Strengthen ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s commitment to and impact in Atlantic City through expanded educational access, urban engagement initiatives, and collaborative partnerships by implementing the Strategic Plan for the Atlantic City campus.
- Partner with communities to expand access and opportunity in our region and around the world.
- Heather Swenson Brilla, Community Engagement, Co-Lead
- Sreelekha Prakash, Academic Affairs, Co-Lead
- Regina Rosenello, Administration & Finance
- Justine Ciraolo, Facilities & Operations
- Taylor Coyne, Academic Affairs
- Patty Sagasti Suppes, Academic Affairs
- Sydney Perkins, University Advancement
- Thai Le, Student Affairs
- Karen James, Information Technology Services
