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Exploring The Use Of A Pilot Anchor Framework To Measure Vcu's Impact On The Region, Valerie Holton, Jennifer Jettner, Kathleen Shaw
Exploring The Use Of A Pilot Anchor Framework To Measure Vcu's Impact On The Region, Valerie Holton, Jennifer Jettner, Kathleen Shaw
Division of Community Engagement Resources
In 2014-2015 the Division of Community Engagement and the Office of Planning and Decision Making undertook an effort to explore Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) impact through an anchor framework. Anchor institutions are place-based entities that are, “tied to their surroundings by mission, invested capital, or relationships to customers, employees, and vendors.” As such, they are significant economic drivers in the region. Universities are unique anchors because they can also leverage their knowledge generating capacity and partnerships to improve community well-being.
This effort included a review of the concept of anchor institutions and how that concept has been applied to universities. …
Measuring & Monitoring Impact Of Community Engagement At Virginia Commonwealth University, Valerie Holton, Jennifer Jettner
Measuring & Monitoring Impact Of Community Engagement At Virginia Commonwealth University, Valerie Holton, Jennifer Jettner
Division of Community Engagement Resources
This report provides a summary of existing and developing enterprise data mechanisms that track and assess Virginia Commonwealth University’s engagement with our communities. The activities included here are limited to those efforts with which the DCE is actively involved.
The Division of Community Engagement (DCE) undertook this effort and published the original document in fall 2014. This 2015 report has been updated to reflect progress that has been made during the 14-15 academic year.