On February 7th, the Chronicle of Higher Education is hosting an online Brown Bag to discuss how colleges and universities can develop strategies to work with the local economy. Here is a description of the Brown Bag, "Building An Economic-Development Strategy," from the Chronicle's website:
"As many regions of the United States undergo economic transitions, expectations are increasing that higher-education institutions will play critical roles in creating jobs and revitalizing local economies. In fact, many colleges are embracing economic development as a central mission, from Rochester, N.Y., to Kannapolis, N.C. But how can colleges and universities work in their local economies in ways that are responsive and meaningful? How do institutions develop a strategic plan for dealing with long-term economic challenges while managing short-term expectations of the university as economic savior? And how do they encourage faculty members to marry their research goals with real-world needs?"
[Link to More Information on the Chronicle of Higher Education's Online Brown Bag]