The Role of Universities in Improving the Economic

Productivity Among Rural, Urban & Underrepresented

Populations

Outline

Introduction and Set-Up Maura Donovan, Ph.D.

Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide Maura Donovan, Ph.D.

Improving Student Success Through Partnerships Simon Kim, Ph.D.

The National Inclusive Competitive Imperative Johnathan M. Holifield

Moderated Discussion Omer Benli, Ph.D.

Concluding Comments

MAURA DONOVAN, PH.D.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide

U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses

Throughout the country, rural populations have either slipped or failed to keep pace with metropolitan growth.

In 2012, half the total U.S. population lived within the 39 largest metro areas.

Only 1 in 6 Americans lives in a rural community.

"Strong rural communities are key to a stronger America.…” President Obama (2011)

Minnesota’s economy has performed well.

But, economic growth has been uneven across the regions.

A 2011 study demonstrated the economic interdependency of rural and urban Minnesota.

Rochester

Duluth

Twin Cities

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Twin Cities Metro 2,873,444Rochester 106,769Duluth 86,265

Almost half of all Minnesota’s businesses are located in rural Minnesota

Minnesota’s Regional Economy• Learn from

business and economic development leaders in the regions

• Encourage public private partnering around the state

• Develop channels for regular and frequent communication

The University of Minnesota was established in 1851 in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul).

The University of Minnesota is emphasizing on state-wide economic development• New message• Convening

opportunities• Focus on areas

of strength• Develop

broader collaborations

Between 1947 and 2006, four additional campuses joined the U of M: in Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester.

Talent Experiential

Learning Entrepreneurship Employer

Connections Real Time Talent

Innovation

Research and Innovation Continuum

Centers of Excellence

Minnesota’s Regional Economy

University of Minnesota 5 campuses and 65,000 studentsMnSCU 31 colleges and universities and 430,000 students

Higher education has an evolving role to play in enhancing opportunities at the urban-rural interface.

• Work with communities to build on recognized strengths and improve competitiveness

• Contribute to the development of regional strategies

• Support the development of innovative solutions and ways to engage in the new economy

The Role of Universities in Improving the Economic Productivity Among Rural, Urban & Underrepresented Populations

The Inclusive Competitiveness Imperative

Johnathan HolifieldCo-Founder, ScaleUp Partners

www.ScaleUpPartners.com JohnathanHolifield@yahoo.com

Globalized commerce Democratized information Exponential

entrepreneurship growth Accelerated new

knowledge creation Interconnectedness of

(almost) everything

The Innovation Economythe period in the late 20th and early 21st centuries marked by sweeping socioeconomic changes brought about by the real-time union of five elements:

More than at any time in history!

More democratic: Information is widely available

More meritocratic: Ability over class & privilege

More egalitarian: Grey matter; not landownership /production control

Overview of Business and Economic Productivity of

Women, African Americans and Latinos

LESS than 10% GDP

Women-owned businesses produced $1.3T

Women: 51% of populationProduce LESS than 10% of U.S. GDPEmploy LESS than 6% of workforce

Source: American Express OPEN 2013 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report

Source: Census Bureau (data: 2002-07)

LESS than 1% GDP

African American businesses produced $137.5B (up 51.1%)

African Americans: 13% of populationProduce LESS than 1% of U.S. GDPEmploy LESS than 0.5% of adults

Source: Census Bureau (data: 2002-07)

LESS than 2.5% GDP

Latino-owned businesses produced $345.2B (up 55.5%)

Latino Americans: 16% of populationProduce LESS than 2.5% of U.S. GDPEmploy LESS than 2% of adults

INCLUSIVE COMPETITIVENESS: an interdisciplinary framework to create community systems that improve the performance of disconnected Americans within today’s Innovation Economy. Johnathan M. Holifield, Architect of Inclusive Competitiveness, Co-founder, ScaleUp Partners

Ohio Board of RegentsSubcommittee on Inclusive Competitiveness

Ohio Board of RegentsInclusive Competitiveness

Ohio Youth STEM Commercialization and Entrepreneurship Program

&Believe in Ohio Inclusive Competitiveness

Urban STEM Mentoring Networkwww.BelieveInOhio.org

Improving Student SuccessThrough Partnerships

California State University, Long Beach

2 0 1 5 U E D A S U M M I T

HEADING-CSULB’s Academic Purpose is “To graduate students with highly valued degrees.”

-CSULB is one of the most diverse campuses in the U.S.

-6 yr FTF graduation rate is 65% and 4 yr transfer graduation rate is 75%.

- U.S. declining in preparing college graduates

- CA will be short of baccalaureate educated workers by 2025

- College educated workforce vital to national economic competitiveness

Long Beach College Promise

THE LONG BEACH COLLEGE PROMISE

THE PROMISE HISTORY

• Collaboration among three education institutions, LBUSD, LBCC, and CSULB, beginning in 1994

• Data sharing across institutions• Inclusion of the City of Long Beach in the

collaborative in 2014• Goal is to make higher education an attainable goal

for every student

THE LONG BEACH COLLEGE PROMISE

PROMISE GOALS

Provide world-class education from preschool through college graduation

Increase the percentage of LBUSD students prepared for and directly attending college from high school

Increase the number of high school students participating in work experience internships

Increase the percentage of LBCC students earning degrees and/or certificates

THE LONG BEACH COLLEGE PROMISE

PROMISE GOALS

Increase the percentage of LBCC students successfully transferring to CSULB or another four-year college or university

Increase the percentage of CSULB students graduating with a bachelor’s or advanced degree

Reduce achievement gaps that exist among ethnic and socioeconomic groups at LBUSD, LBCC, and CSULB

THE LONG BEACH COLLEGE PROMISE

INITIATIVES

PREP FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS

CAREERPATHWAYS

LinkedLearning

COUNSELING/ADVISING

POST-SECONDARY

SUCCESS

Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity

BUILD – Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity

• What is the CSULB BUILD Program?• Part of the the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Diversity Consortium

• 12 institutions (10 BUILD, 1 NRMN, 1 CEC)• share the goal to develop, implement, and evaluate approaches to encourage

individuals from diverse backgrounds to enter into and persist in health-related research careers.

• BUILD programs are not just focused on serving students, they are about building a sustainable infrastructure that supports developing diversity to address health challenges faced by individuals and communities.  

• In a region of socioeconomic and cultural/ethnic diversity, and anincubator of biotech, BUILD gives CSULB an opportunity to furtherleverage it’s infrastructure to support the region’s economic interest.

Partnerships That Build Interest & Develop Skills

BUILD’s Research Infrastructure Strategic Plan

Student Training Program at a Glance

Enhancing Research Capacity

Establishing a Expertise and Resources DatabaseTo support research and facilitate collaboration

Small Instrument & Equipment Fund <$10K to acquire equipment to directly benefit BUILD program

Research Stimulation Grant Program$10K to stimulate project development and acquire preliminary data leading to competitive external-funding proposals

Collaborative Research Stimulation Grant Program$15K to develop collaborative research between CSULB R1 researchers leading to competitive external-funding proposals

Enhancing the CSULB Workforce

Technical Training OpportunitiesOmics and Bioinformatics WorkshopImmunoAssay Techniques for Measuring BiomoleculesCategorical Data Analysis

National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN)A network of health-related research professionals creating opportunities for mentees across career stage to find competent mentors and engage in productive, supportive mentoring relationships that are culturally responsive.

BUILD Faculty Mentoring CommunityThe opportunity to share best practices and develop intercultural competence as mentors and teachers, including tools to communicate more effectively with students of diverse backgrounds and methods to facilitate student identity and success in health-related research careers.