Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities Virtual Open House – Feb 9

Posted by Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities on February 7, 2023

Join the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) on zoom for an Open House on February 9, 2023, 1:00-2:00 PM to hear more about our 2023 programming, including the re-launched Anchor Learning Network (ALN), new Huddles, Annual Conference in Washington D.C. this October, Metropolitan Universities journal opportunities, and more:

  • 2023 Annual Conference, Resilient Campuses. Resilient Cities.: October 15–18, Washington D.C. We welcome submissions that critically examine how our campuses and cities embrace shared understandings of and a commitment to fostering greater resilience.
  • Anchor Learning Network (ALN): Leveraging a peer learning framework in a year-long cohort model, CUMU members work collaboratively to implement initiatives across their campuses and develop regional partnership to improve the social, economic, and physical well-being of their cities.
  • Huddles: Join one or more to learn and share about effective practices with other CUMU members in:
    • Community Engagement Evaluation: Using evaluation to understand, advance, and sustain partnerships, programs, and structures to support community engagement.
    • Hispanic Serving Institutions: Enhancing educational opportunities for our Hispanic students.
    • Social and Economic Mobility: Increasing our students’ capacity to transcend barriers faced by earlier generations and unlock potential for lifelong success.
    • Workforce Development: Re-imagining how we educate, train, and prepare the employees and leaders needed for the future.
  • Metropolitan Universities journal (MUJ): CUMU’s peer-reviewed, open access journal for scholarship related to the issues you see on your urban and metropolitan campuses.
  • Research Initiatives and much more!

Whether you’re a long-time member, a new member, or thinking about joining CUMU, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about membership and get involved.

Register.


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