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Evolving Dynamics of Higher Education Institutions and Their Cities (1980-2020)

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Title: Evolving Dynamics of Higher Education Institutions and Their Cities (1980-2020)
Language: English
Authors: Michael Conteh
Source: Metropolitan Universities. 2024 35(2):124-145.
Availability: Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252. Tel: 410-704-3700; Fax: 410-704-2152; e-mail: cumu@towson.edu; Web site: http://www.cumuonline.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Higher Education, Municipalities, School Community Relationship, Urban Universities, Urban Areas, Foreign Countries, Case Studies, Partnerships in Education, Cooperation, Leadership, Stakeholders, Institutional Mission
Geographic Terms: South Africa (Pretoria)
ISSN: 1047-8485
Abstract: This research examines the significance of higher education institutions (HEIs) as anchors in their host cities and their community engagement strategies between 1980 and 2020. By examining four case studies of urban-based universities that are members of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) across diverse geographical and socio-economic contexts, this study analyzes the impact of anchor strategies on local communities, economic development, and urban revitalization. Two public institutions--Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) and the University of Pretoria Mamelodi Campus (South Africa)--and two private institutions--Syracuse University (S.U.) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)--comprise the four selected case studies of urban-based institutions. A comparative analysis of the case studies reveals that effective anchor strategies frequently involve multidimensional approaches that address the social, economic, and public safety challenges of their respective cities. In addition, the study identifies the key factors contributing to the efficacy of anchor strategies, such as strong leadership, stakeholder collaborations, and maximizing the role of mission and vision. The findings of the study highlight the interplay between universities and their environments rooted in their host cities. This can serve as a model for other universities interested in becoming anchor institutions or otherwise participating in the work of urban serving higher education institutions.
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