The document outlines the role of universities in improving economic productivity among rural, urban, and underrepresented populations. It discusses several programs and partnerships aimed at this, including: 1) The University of Minnesota's efforts to bridge economic divides between urban and rural areas through regional partnerships, talent development, and research collaborations. 2) Data showing women, African Americans, and Latinos contribute less than their population percentages to GDP, and the concept of "inclusive competitiveness" to address this. 3) The Long Beach College Promise partnership between school districts, community colleges, and universities to increase college access and success through initiatives like counseling and career pathways. 4) California State University, Long Beach's BUILD program

1. The Role of Universities in
Improving the Economic
Productivity Among Rural,
Urban & Underrepresented
Populations

2. Outline
 Introduction and Set-Up
 Maura Donovan, Ph.D.
 Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide
 Maura Donovan, Ph.D.
 Improving Student Success Through Partnerships
 Simon Kim, Ph.D.
 The National Inclusive Competitive Imperative
 Johnathan M. Holifield
 Moderated Discussion
 Omer Benli, Ph.D.
 Concluding Comments

3. M A U R A D O N O V A N , P H . D .
E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R
O F F I C E O F E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T
U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I N N E S O T A
M I N N E A P O L I S , M N
Bridging the Urban-Rural
Divide

4. U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial
Censuses
Throughout the
country, rural
populations
have either
slipped or failed
to keep pace
with
metropolitan
growth.

5. In 2012, half the total U.S.
population lived within the 39
largest metro areas.
Only 1 in 6
Americans lives
in a rural
community.
"Strong rural
communities
are key to a
stronger
America.…”
President
Obama (2011)

6.  Minnesota’s
economy has
performed well.
 But, economic
growth has been
uneven across
the regions.
 A 2011 study
demonstrated
the economic
interdependency
of rural and
urban
Minnesota.
Rochester
Duluth
Twin Cities
*
*
*
Twin Cities
Metro
2,873,444
Rochester
106,769
Duluth
86,265
Almost half of all Minnesota’s
businesses are located in rural
Minnesota

7. Minnesota’s
Regional
Economy
• Learn from
business and
economic
development
leaders in the
regions
• Encourage public
private partnering
around the state
• Develop channels
for regular and
frequent
communication

8.  The University of Minnesota was established in 1851
in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul).
The University of
Minnesota is
emphasizing on
state-wide
economic
development
• New message
• Convening
opportunities
• Focus on areas
of strength
• Develop broader
collaborations  Between 1947 and 2006, four additional campuses
joined the U of M: in Crookston, Duluth, Morris,
and Rochester.

9. Talent
 Experiential Learning
 Entrepreneurship
 Employer Connections
 Real Time Talent
Innovation
 Research and
Innovation Continuum
 Centers of Excellence
Minnesota’s
Regional
Economy
University of Minnesota
5 campuses and 65,000
students
MnSCU
31 colleges and
universities and 430,000
students

10. Higher education has an evolving
role to play in enhancing
opportunities at the urban-rural
interface.
• Work with
communities to
build on
recognized
strengths and
improve
competitiveness
• Contribute to the
development of
regional strategies
• Support the
development of
innovative
solutions and ways
to engage in the
new economy

11. The Role of Universities in Improving the Economic Productivity
Among Rural, Urban & Underrepresented Populations
The Inclusive Competitiveness Imperative
Johnathan Holifield
Co-Founder, ScaleUp Partners
www.ScaleUpPartners.com
JohnathanHolifield@yahoo.com

12.  Globalized commerce
 Democratized information
 Exponential
entrepreneurship growth
 Accelerated new
knowledge creation
 Interconnectedness of
(almost) everything
The Innovation Economy
the period in the late 20th and early 21st centuries marked
by sweeping socioeconomic changes brought about by
the real-time union of five elements:

13. More than at any time in history!
More democratic: Information is
widely available
More meritocratic: Ability over
class & privilege
More egalitarian: Grey matter; not
landownership /production control

14. Overview of Business and Economic Productivity of
Women, African Americans and Latinos

15. LESS than 10% GDP
Women-owned
businesses produced
$1.3T
Women: 51% of population
Produce LESS than 10% of U.S. GDP
Employ LESS than 6% of workforce
Source: American Express OPEN 2013 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report

16. Source: Census Bureau (data: 2002-07)
LESS than 1% GDP
African American
businesses produced
$137.5B (up 51.1%)
African Americans: 13% of population
Produce LESS than 1% of U.S. GDP
Employ LESS than 0.5% of adults

17. Source: Census Bureau (data: 2002-07)
LESS than 2.5% GDP
Latino-owned
businesses produced
$345.2B (up 55.5%)
Latino Americans: 16% of population
Produce LESS than 2.5% of U.S. GDP
Employ LESS than 2% of adults

18. INCLUSIVE
COMPETITIVENESS:
an interdisciplinary
framework to create
community systems that
improve the
performance of
disconnected Americans
within today’s
Innovation Economy.
Johnathan M. Holifield, Architect of Inclusive Competitiveness, Co-founder, ScaleUp Partners

20. Ohio Board of Regents
Subcommittee on
Inclusive
Competitiveness
Ohio Board of Regents
Inclusive Competitiveness

21. Ohio Youth STEM Commercialization and
Entrepreneurship Program
&
Believe in Ohio Inclusive Competitiveness
Urban STEM Mentoring Network
www.BelieveInOhio.org

22. Improving Student Success
Through Partnerships
California State University, Long Beach
2 0 1 5 U E D A S U M M I T

23. HEADING
-CSULB’s Academic Purpose is “To
graduate students with highly valued
degrees.”
-CSULB is one of the most diverse
campuses in the U.S.
-6 yr FTF graduation rate is 65% and
4 yr transfer graduation rate is 75%.

24. - U.S. declining in
preparing college
graduates
- CA will be short of
baccalaureate educated
workers by 2025
- College educated
workforce vital to
national economic
competitiveness

25. Long Beach College Promise

26. THE LONG BEACH COLLEGE PROMISE
THE PROMISE HISTORY
• Collaboration among three education institutions,
LBUSD, LBCC, and CSULB, beginning in 1994
• Data sharing across institutions
• Inclusion of the City of Long Beach in the
collaborative in 2014
• Goal is to make higher education an attainable goal
for every student

27. THE LONG BEACH COLLEGE PROMISE
PROMISE GOALS
 Provide world-class education from preschool through college
graduation
 Increase the percentage of LBUSD students prepared for and
directly attending college from high school
 Increase the number of high school students participating in
work experience internships
 Increase the percentage of LBCC students earning degrees
and/or certificates

28. THE LONG BEACH COLLEGE PROMISE
PROMISE GOALS
 Increase the percentage of LBCC students successfully
transferring to CSULB or another four-year college or
university
 Increase the percentage of CSULB students graduating with
a bachelor’s or advanced degree
 Reduce achievement gaps that exist among ethnic and
socioeconomic groups at LBUSD, LBCC, and CSULB

29. THE LONG BEACH COLLEGE PROMISE
INITIATIVES
PREP FOR
COLLEGE
SUCCESS
CAREER
PATHWAYS
LinkedLearning
COUNSELING/
ADVISING
POST-
SECONDARY
SUCCESS

30. Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity

31. BUILD – Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity
• What is the CSULB BUILD Program?
• Part of the the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Diversity Consortium
• 12 institutions (10 BUILD, 1 NRMN, 1 CEC)
• share the goal to develop, implement, and evaluate approaches to encourage
individuals from diverse backgrounds to enter into and persist in health-related research
careers.
• BUILD programs are not just focused on serving students, they are about
building a sustainable infrastructure that supports developing diversity to
address health challenges faced by individuals and communities.
• In a region of socioeconomic and cultural/ethnic diversity, and an
incubator of biotech, BUILD gives CSULB an opportunity to further
leverage it’s infrastructure to support the region’s economic interest.

32. Partnerships That Build Interest & Develop Skills

33. BUILD’s Research Infrastructure Strategic Plan

34. Student Training Program at a Glance

35. Enhancing Research Capacity
Establishing a Expertise and Resources Database
To support research and facilitate collaboration
Small Instrument & Equipment Fund
<$10K to acquire equipment to directly benefit BUILD program
Research Stimulation Grant Program
$10K to stimulate project development and acquire preliminary data leading
to competitive external-funding proposals
Collaborative Research Stimulation Grant Program
$15K to develop collaborative research between CSULB R1 researchers
leading to competitive external-funding proposals

36. Enhancing the CSULB Workforce
Technical Training Opportunities
Omics and Bioinformatics Workshop
ImmunoAssay Techniques for Measuring Biomolecules
Categorical Data Analysis
National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN)
A network of health-related research professionals creating opportunities for
mentees across career stage to find competent mentors and engage in
productive, supportive mentoring relationships that are culturally responsive.
BUILD Faculty Mentoring Community
The opportunity to share best practices and develop intercultural
competence as mentors and teachers, including tools to communicate more
effectively with students of diverse backgrounds and methods to facilitate
student identity and success in health-related research careers.