Vision and College Goals 2006-2012
SUMMER 2005
COPP VISION
To establish COPP as a model for rigorous, research-intensive, knowledge-based social and economic advancement in a
hyper growth megapolitan region. As part of the New American University, COPP will pursue research that benefits the
public good and contributes to the economic, social and cultural vitality and healthy well-being of the community,
welcoming students and faculty committed to these goals.
SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Center for Community Development and Civil Rights
Morrison Institute for Public Policy
Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center
Center for Urban Inquiry
Advanced Public Executive Program
COPP Vision and College Goals 2002-2012 (08/03/05)
Access and Quality for All
University expansion to provide access, ensure quality, and focus on the individual.
To establish COPP as a model for rigorous, research-intensive, knowledge-based social
Vision and economic advancement of others in a hyper growth megapolitan region. As part of
the New American University, COPP will pursue research that benefits the public good
and contributes to the economic, social and cultural vitality and healthy well-being of the
community, welcoming students and faculty committed to these goals.
Expand access to the existing 28 undergraduate and graduate academic degrees
Goals and certificates
Develop new academic programs to meet the needs of a growing megapolitan area
Intensify the academic experience of undergraduate students through participation
in research, internships, public service, and living-learning communities
Expand continuing professional education opportunities, especially to the
downtown Phoenix community
Strategically focus on and improve linkages with Phoenix community colleges
Develop academic programs with key partners in downtown Phoenix, e.g., the City
of Phoenix, the Department of Economic Security, to advance baccalaureate and
graduate degree attainment
College Level Six new educational programs for August 2006
Exemplar Projects Internship programs in SCRD and SSW
Planned CityFusion seminars
COPP Vision and College Goals 2002-2012 (08/03/05)
National Comprehensive University by 2012
Building regional competitiveness, national distinction and global relevance
Vision To establish COPP as a model for rigorous, research-intensive, knowledge-based social
and economic advancement of others in a hyper growth megapolitan region. As part of
the New American University, COPP will pursue research that benefits the public good
and contributes to the economic, social and cultural vitality and healthy well-being of the
community, welcoming students and faculty committed to these goals.
Goals Become a leading center for research and education in urban governance and hyper
growth
Become a leading center for research in substance abuse and mental health, particularly in
Latino communities
Become a leading center for research and education in nonprofit leadership and social
enterprise
Become a leading center for decision theory and modeling applied to the education of
public and social service practitioners
Become a leading center for global research, education, and training in urban governance
and community well-being.
College Level Kellogg-funded AIM grant to the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and managements
NIDA-funded Drug Resistance Strategies project to the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center
Exemplar Projects CDC-funded Latino Acculturation and Health Project to the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research
Center
Project on diabetes in Native American Communities (Center for Community Development and Civil
Rights)
Planned Program/School of Social Capital
IGERT grant in decision informatics for public administration, public policy, and social
work graduate students COPP Vision and College Goals 2002-2012 (08/03/05)
Establish National Standing in Academic Quality and Impact of
Colleges and Schools in Every Field
To establish COPP as a model for rigorous, research-intensive, knowledge-based social
Vision and economic advancement of others in a hyper growth megapolitan region. As part of
the New American University, COPP will pursue research that benefits the public good
and contributes to the economic, social and cultural vitality and healthy well-being of the
community, welcoming students and faculty committed to these goals.
Goals • School of Public Affairs – Top 10 ranking overall
Top 3 school in urban governance
• School of Social Work – Top 20 ranking overall
Top 3 school in culturally-competent practice and research
in health disparities and substance abuse.
• School of Community Resources and Development
Top 3 program in nonprofit leadership and management and
community capacity building
Top 3 program in metropolitan tourism
Top 3 program in American Humanics
College Level American Humanics
Marvin Andrews Graduate Program in Urban Management
Exemplar Projects
Planned Metropolitan Research Center
Integrative Health Certificate (with Nursing and Mayo Clinic)
COPP Vision and College Goals 2002-2012 (08/03/05)
Enhance our Local Impact and Social Embeddedness
To establish COPP as a model for rigorous, research-intensive, knowledge-based social
Vision
and economic advancement of others in a hyper growth megapolitan region. As part of
the New American University, COPP will pursue research that benefits the public good
and contributes to the economic, social and cultural vitality and healthy well-being of the
community, welcoming students and faculty committed to these goals.
• Further strengthen ties with city, county and state government, especially in the areas
Goals of government innovation and performance
• Further strengthen ties with local nonprofit organizations, especially in the area of
community capacity building and evaluation of impact
• Further strengthen ties with Latino communities and Native American tribes, especially
in the areas of child welfare, substance abuse, and educational attainment
• Further strengthen ties with business and civic leaders, especially in the area of social
and economic impact of hyper growth and change
• Further strengthen ties with the 100+ existing partners in the downtown Phoenix area
where students intern and faculty engage in use-inspired research
College Level Morrison Institute Arizona Policy Choices reports
Exemplar Projects Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management Kellogg Foundation alliance grant
Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center program, keepin’ it real
Center for Community Development and Civil Rights young Latino males project
Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Program
Planned International conference for mayors and city managers from hyper growth cities
COPP Vision and College Goals 2002-2012 (08/03/05)
Justice Studies
Urban Planning
Geography All ASU
Business English
Education Law
GIOS CUI
Center for
Future of AZ
APEP
CDCR
Business
Law
Morrison School of Public Affairs
CNLM
Institute SPA The College of
Public Programs
American
Humanics Schools,
Decision Centers, &
Theatre
Collaborations
School of Community
Resources and Development
All ASU SCRD
School of Social Work
SSW Parks &
Recreation
(All ASU)
Nursing
Education
Psychology
Statistics
SIRC Sociology
Psychology
American Studies
COPP Vision and College Goals 2002-2012 (08/03/05)
Where is the College
of Public Programs?
The College and
Its Partners at
the Downtown
Phoenix Campus
Vision and College Goals 2006-2012
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Revised March 29, 2006