Title
of Amazing
– July 10,
2009
Global
Synergies:Presentation
Impact, Visibility,
Enrichment–
July 10, 2009
Global Synergies
Impact • Visibility •
Enrichment
July 10, 2009
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Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Fulfills a Major Strategic Goal
• Advances Purdue’s Reputation
• Makes Purdue More Competitive
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Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
The Road to a Policy Institute
• President’s Vision
• Formation of Task Force
• Two Campus-wide Forums
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Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
A Distinctive Institute
• Global Perspective
• Interdisciplinary
• Distinctive Set of Foci
• Capacity for Flexible Response
• Involve Public in Science
Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Vision: A Distinguished Global Resource
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Serve Local, State, National, and Global Societies
Address Grand Challenges of Society
Lead Public Discussion
Cultivate Policy Relevant Research
Produce High-quality, Non-partisan, Evidence-based
Public Information
• Offer Advanced Learning Programs in Public Policy
Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Focus: Life/Health and Family
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Influenza Preparedness
Military Families
Domestic and Family Violence
Food and Nutrition
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Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Focus: Energy/Environment and Climate Change
• Alternative Energies/Biofuels
• Cap and Trade
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Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Focus: Security Issues
• Information Security and Privacy
• Homeland Security
• Gender, Race and Ethnicity-based Violence
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF
VIOLENCE
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Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Focus: Civil Society and Leadership
• Diversity and Leadership
• Community Resilience
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Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Creating Research Communities
• Faculty and Student Fellowships
• Distinguished Visiting Fellowships
• Nationally Visible Workshops, Forums,
and Publications
• Seed Grants
• Public Participation in Research Agenda
Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Enriching Learning
• Certificate in Public Policy
• Interdisciplinary Internship Program in
Public Policy
• Master of Science in Public Policy
and Public Administration
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Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Possible Funding Options
• University Start-up Funds
• Development Targets for External Funding
• Sponsored Programs
• Tuition for Master’s Degree in a Policy School
Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Institutes Affiliated with Public Universities
Public Policy Institute
$1.0 Million
Health Care • Energy
Environment • Criminal Justice
$ 2.2.
Million
(FY07)
International Data • Taxation
• Global Economy
Migration • Rural Economies
$4.0 Million
(FY06)
Political Reform • Globalization
• Immigration • National
Politics
$2.3 Million
Governance • Health Policy
Social Policy • Race and Policy
Indiana University
Institute of Governmental Affairs
UC-Davis
Institute of Governmental Studies
UC-Berkeley
Institute of Government and Public
Affairs
University of Illinois
(FY)
Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Next Steps
Immediately
•Name Interim and Managing Director
•Establish Launch Team
•Appoint Advisory Boards
First Year
•Organize Symposia/Invite Visiting Scholars
•Establish Research Communities
•Pursue Low-hanging Fruit
•Develop a Funding Plan
•Hire a Permanent Director
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Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
• Move Into Schowe House
Photo of Schowe House
to be taken July 1.
Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Benefits of the Institute
• Faculty
— Policy Expertise, Impact Assistance
• Students
— New Skills, Connections, Application of Ideas to
Practical Problems
• Alumni
— Higher Visibility and Impact of Purdue
• Society
— Global Solutions and Better use of Resources
Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
The Time Is Now
A Policy Institute Will
• Direct Purdue’s Greatest Strengths Toward
Society’s Greatest Challenges
• Enhance the Reputation of Purdue Widely and at
the Highest Levels
• Create Extraordinary Opportunities for Students,
Faculty and Staff
Global Synergies: Impact, Visibility, Enrichment– July 10, 2009
Global Synergies
Impact • Visibility •
Enrichment
July 10, 2009