Conference Presentations

Regional economic growth is often central to an institution's mission, with co-benefits for learning and research. Effective, equitable industry and government partnerships can open student internship and job opportunities, translate research into community benefits and prosperity, build town-gown synergy, and draw more students, faculty, and resources. In this session, our panel will outline strategies for building effective industry and government partnerships as well as measuring, improving, and communicating results. We'll show you how to find and build partnerships that genuinely, equitably deepen economic impact and student opportunities; critically examine results; make changes to optimize impact; and demonstrate your success.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Find opportunities to engage in partnerships that will connect students with employers and researchers with industry.
2. Apply strategies that will deepen the collaboration and connection within your institution's innovation culture by working with experienced industry, nonprofit, and public-sector partners.
3. Discuss strategies for attracting private investment in economic development in your campus area and region.
4. Evaluate impacts and equity of current programs and identify priority opportunities for improvement.

Presenters:

Cassandra Brown, Director, Econsult Solutions, Inc.
Ben Carlson, Principal, Goody Clancy
Michael Hogan, Advisor to the President, Bridgewater State University

Delivered 04/07/2025.

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