Anchor in Purpose

Serving the Region and Beyond

Blue anchor with a yellow circle at the top, symbolizing stability, grounding, and connection.Community engagement is an active, intentional partnership between the University and the wider region. Through teaching, research, service, and collaboration, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ addresses critical challenges while enriching the educational experience. As an anchor institution, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ strengthens regional vitality, supports economic and workforce development, fosters cultural exchange, and empowers underserved communities — all guided by an Ethic of Care.

Goals:

  1. Foster purposeful collaboration with students, colleagues, and stakeholders to support community needs and enhance Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s regional and global interconnectedness.
  2. Invest in strategic employment programs, local recruitment and procurement, and economic and workforce development to contribute to quality of life throughout the region.
  3. Partner with local, regional and global communities to share research, knowledge, creative practices, and resources to support and enhance social, cultural, and economic vitality.
  4. Strengthen Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s commitment to and impact in Atlantic City through expanded educational access, urban engagement initiatives, and collaborative partnerships by implementing the Strategic Plan for the Atlantic City campus.
  5. Partner with communities to expand access and opportunity in our region and around the world.

 

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ student smiling at a celebration.

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ student holding a diamondback terrapin turtle during a hands-on learning activity.

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ instructor assisting children with an art project during a community workshop.