Presentation by

EDWARD M. LAMBERT, JR.Director of the UMass Dartmouth Urban Initiative

Established by Chancellor Jean MacCormack to expand the University’s role in efforts to improve the quality of life in urban areas throughout the region and state Rooted in the philosophy that a region’s growth and prosperity is dependent upon the health of its cities

Established in response to the challenge issued by MassINC in its Gateway Cities Report that the UMass System should make urban revitalization a core part of its mission

Mission & Focus

Research & Data Analysis Project Development & Implementation Technical Assistance for Municipalities,

State & Local Agencies, and Private/Non-profit Organizations

Urban Public Policy Analysis

Achieving Our Goals: Methodology & Approach Engage Policy Makers

Issue Policy Briefs and Research Reports

Build Partnerships With Other Research-Oriented and Higher Education Organizations

Foster Community and Statewide Dialogue on Key Issues Organize and Promote Events and Conferences Offer Technical Assistance and Training to Policy Leaders Encourage Civic Participation

Link the University’s Resources to the Region and Beyond

Areas of Focus

Economic Development Urban Education

Workforce Development

Municipal Organization & Finances

Urban Policy

Civic Engagement

Leadership

Projects in Progress

The Gateway Cities Initiative

Springfield Economic Growth Initiative

Downtown Taunton: Challenges & Opportunities SouthCoast Dropout Study:An Examination of National Best Practices for Prevention & School Change

The Gateway Cities Initiative

Memorandum of Understanding signed with MassINC, publisher of the Gateway Cities report, to work together to forge a Coalition and to promote a new urban agenda for Massachusetts

Working together with the Mayors, City Managers and Economic Development Directors of the Gateway Cities, a Compact for Economic and Community Development was drafted in early 2008

May 19, 2008Signing of the Gateway Cities Compact

The Gateway Cities Initiative

Developments Since the Signing of the Compact Formation of the Gateway Cities

Legislative Caucus Statewide media coverage of the Gateway Cities cause Continued discussion among the members of the Gateway Cities Coalition and targeting of key economic development policy concerns Publication of MassINC Policy Brief:Going for Growth: Promoting Business Investment in Gateway Cities

Ongoing consultation with state officials and key Cabinet-level staff

The Gateway Cities Initiative

Gateway Cities Conference October 3, 2008Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center Focus of the Conference:

Launch a State-Local Partnership Identify Key Policy Recommendations

Those in Attendance will Include: Lieutenant Governor Tim

Murray Gateway City Mayors & City Managers Gateway City Legislative Delegations Cabinet-level Secretaries

The New UMass DartmouthSchool of Education, Public Policy, & Civic Engagement

Fulfilling the vision of Chancellor Jean MacCormack as defined in UMass Dartmouth’s strategic plan, “Engaged, Embedded, & Evolving”

Creates new synergy of resources, recognizing the need to apply policy analysis and research with new innovative educational approaches to create groundbreaking methods to raise educational attainment within the region and beyond Extends UMass Dartmouth’s reach and commitment to active involvement in improving quality of life for the region’s residents.

School of Education, Public Policy, & Civic Engagement

Organizational StructureACADEMIC

DEPARTMENTS The Teaching & Learning Department

The EducationLeadership Department

Science, Technology,Engineering & Math(STEM Interdisciplinary)

Policy Studies Department

CENTERS Center for University,

School, & Community Partnerships

Center for Policy Analysis

The James J. Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in Mathematics Education

Center for Civic Engagement

Presentation by

EDWARD M. LAMBERT, JR.Director of the UMass Dartmouth Urban Initiative