Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU)

?? Happy Fall Break from all of us at CUMU! ?? Take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the season. We're grateful for all you do to make our communities stronger. #HappyFallBreak #CUMUCommunity

??Are you a CUMU member and have news you want us to highlight? Send us an email: [email protected] Our latest newsletter is packed with member news covering a wide range of topics that matter to you! ??? Featuring highlights from esteemed institutions like Buffalo State University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Georgetown University, Metropolitan Community College, New York University, Saint Louis University, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Missouri Extension, University of North Texas at Dallas, and University of Utah. What else is inside our newsletter? - Signups for 2025 Huddles ?? - Upcoming virtual events and programs you won’t want to miss! ??? Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gJpuAD5A Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gKju6b7t ??Don’t miss out on the latest trends in higher education, community engagement, and innovation! Be sure to check your email for the latest CUMU newsletter!

Join us ?? TODAY ?? for the MUJ Dialogue Series: Public Scholarship for Innovative Practice: Exploring Campus-Community Relationships with?Patrick M. Green Metropolitan Universities, the journal of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, provides an opportunity for scholarly peer-reviewed online publication that centers the relationship between communities and campuses. In this webinar series, authors and editors discuss key ideas from the most recent issue and invite readers to join in the work of connecting our scholarship to our practice. In a recent issue, a variety of authors composed research and praxis articles exploring various facets of campus-community relationships. From case studies on anchor institution models and place-based education to exploration of dual enrollment, community partnerships, trauma-informed practices, and global education in online spaces, this issue broadly addresses complex themes inquiring into higher education and community relationships. How do we deepen our institutional engagement with community, overcome barriers, increase access, and foster student success? ?? Open to ALL! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gpNxQnVy

I am excited to facilitate this dialogue with scholar-authors from the most recent issue of Metropolitan Universities journal of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU). Please register and join us!

?? Announcing new 2025 Huddles ?? We are excited to announce four new huddles with five new leads for the upcoming year! CUMU Huddles are informal, online learning communities for individuals from across the CUMU network to connect, learn, and collaborate around shared challenges and common goals. Community-Engaged Research Huddle with Jeremy Price ?? Through collaborative discussion and problem-solving, this Huddle explores key frameworks and ideas within the context of participants’ community-engaged research projects, campuses, and communities. Meetings begin in January. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwf7G4Hu Latine Student Communities Huddle with Cynthia Carmina Gómez, MS, MFA ?? Latine student enrollment in colleges and universities is increasing, prompting institutions to explore new ways to support this community. This Huddle is for higher education professionals who want to learn what drives Latine student success. Meetings begin in January. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/g-YTzQky Strategic Communications Huddle with Justin L. Roberts ?? Even the most impactful work happening on our campuses can go unnoticed unless we intentionally align communications with strategic priorities. This Huddle aims to equip professionals from across campus to share their stories and amplify their impact. Meetings begin in February. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSi9Sx7u Sustainability and the Anchor Mission Huddle with Caroline Burkholder and Ruth Yow ?? Participants explore a variety of lenses for thinking about sustainability efforts and long-term regional impact. Guests join each session to introduce topics such as institutional data reporting, campus initiatives, community-based research, and regional collaboratives. Meetings begin in March. ?? Register here:?https://lnkd.in/gW8MZhG8

We're so pleased to welcome Lone Star College as a new #CUMUMember.?? Lone Star College (LSC) is a community college offering educational opportunities for residents in the greater north Houston area. LSC serves over 80,000 students per semester and provides high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. ??Learn more about CUMU’s newest member here: https://lnkd.in/g7GyGQJa

It’s been an exciting October leading into November! ?? Increasing my knowledge surrounding #CommunityEngagement opportunities at the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Annual Conference, where we discussed expanding education beyond campus borders and exploring tomorrow’s possibilities. ??Participating with colleagues in the Excelencia in Education Alignment Institute centered on #servingness and #StudentSuccess ?? Celebrating #IU Football wins with faculty, staff, and students ?? ?? Presenting at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) sharing my experience mitigating silos to achieve greater and more meaningful cross-functional collaborations with stakeholders. ?? Enjoying the beautiful Autumn leaves ?? at Indiana University Northwest campus

Our Annual Conference Wrap-Up is here ?? ?? The 2024 CUMU Conference, Beyond Boundaries, brought together higher education leaders to build bridges that span real and perceived boundaries to enhance the well-being of our students, communities, and region. From packed concurrent sessions to empowering keynote addresses, the wrap-up shows you everything that you might have missed! ?? To watch the wrap-up video and read all about our 2024 conference, click here: https://lnkd.in/gdWesRij ?? To view more photos from the conference, click here: https://lnkd.in/gDN8anra A huge thank you again to all of our sponsors and to everyone who joined us! #Conferencerecap #community #2024CUMUConference #BeyondBoundaries #videoblog

Did you present at the recent 2024 CUMU Conference? If the answer is yes, you are invited to submit a complete manuscript of your presentation for potential inclusion in next year’s conference issue! Successful submissions critically examine and use evidence to describe the impact of practices, policies, and structures, and identify strategies and actionable steps for building resiliency across campuses and cities. ?? Click the link to learn more and submit: https://lnkd.in/g4M566-i

I’m excited to share that the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) is a proud sponsor of the 2025 #SocialMobility Symposium, hosted by California State University San Marcos on February 20-21, 2025! A highlight of the event will be the CUMU Social Mobility panel, led by CUMU Board Chair, Chancellor Kristin Sobolik. This symposium is a must-attend for anyone in #highereducation dedicated to advancing social mobility and supporting urban and metropolitan communities. Don’t wait—register today and join us in continuing this impactful work! https://lnkd.in/gshcbFfZ