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Public Engagement
Andrew Furco
Associate Vice President
The Office for Public Engagement (OPE) works to enhance the University of Minnesota’s activities and stature as a vitally engaged publicly engaged research university.
OPE promotes initiatives and partnerships across all five campuses and throughout more than 200 academic units and centers. Its work reflects the University's strong commitment to linking its knowledge and resources with the public and private sectors to enrich scholarship, research, and creative activity; enhance curriculum, teaching and learning; prepare educated, engaged citizens; strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility; address critical societal issues; and contribute to the public good.
In addition to University-wide engagement leadership, OPE coordinates a number of key research and outreach initiatives aligned with University-wide priorities, including the Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center, the Center for Transportation Studies, the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, and the Metropolitan Consortium.