Chapter 6 - Durham, Regional and Global Strategies
As a vibrant research university where knowledge is pursued and translated for the good of society, Duke is committed to enhancing and drawing from the communities of which it is a member. Large numbers of our faculty, staff, and students live in Durham, and the quality of life that its citizens enjoy and the economic vitality of our city have special importance to Duke. The Triangle region faces many challenges and presents many opportunities; some occasioned by rapid growth and changing demographics, others a function of changes in the area's economic foundations, still others by the presence of outstanding universities with which to partner. The development of the Triangle and state has significant implications for the research, the economics, and the quality of life members of our community share. North Carolina and the Triangle have one of the highest concentrations of international companies in the nation, particularly in critically important high-tech fields where Duke has or is developing significant expertise. The internationalization of the region echoes ever increasing globalization in many other areas, and global challenges now have consequences for our daily lives in ways we never before imagined. Engagement in these local and global communities provides exceptional opportunities for teaching and learning and for connecting knowledge to real world problems. Duke, therefore, gives high priority to reaching beyond its campus and to strengthening local, regional, and international partnerships. To do so, we will pursue three key strategies:
- Duke and Durham: The Neighborhood Partnership and beyond
- Increase our collaborations with regional universities and institutions
- Build and enhance international partnerships and programs
Duke and Durham: The Neighborhood Partnership and beyond
Duke and Durham are inextricably linked. The economic vitality and quality of life in our city and its cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities are important to the university's ability to recruit and retain talented faculty, students, and staff. Duke contributes to Durham's life through the employment opportunities and medical services we offer and the cultural facilities and programs we provide. Recognizing our responsibility to be a constructive citizen of Durham, in 1996, the Board of Trustees endorsed the creation of the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership, a structured alliance between Duke, the 12 neighborhoods surrounding its campus, and the seven public schools that serve them. The Neighborhood Partnership, supported by over $10 million in the past five years, is based on fundamental principles of mutual trust, community empowerment, and collaboration. We commit to continuing to build the programs in the Neighborhood Partnership, with particular emphasis on K-12 education and youth development, neighborhood stabilization, support for our non-profit partners, and engagement of Duke students in the life of Durham.
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