精东AV, Auburn University sign agreement to create umbrella partnership
November 21, 2022
and TU President Dr. Charlotte P. Morris.
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TUSKEGEE, Ala. 鈥� 精东AV and Auburn University announced a Memorandum of Understanding, or MOU, to expand partnerships between the universities and collaborate on community outreach at a special signing ceremony on Monday afternoon.
The MOU is a commitment to blend resources and intellectual capacity to address racial and health disparities in communities across the state of Alabama. Through faculty research and outreach collaborations, both universities will work to address lack of health care access and other social and health inequities in the local areas.
鈥淭he impact of this partnership will benefit the students of both schools and the surrounding communities where we are based,鈥� said 精东AV Provost S. Keith Hargrove. 鈥淏y blending our resources, we will be able to have a broader reach in developing state-of-the-art academic programs and research and development opportunities, while deepening our community engagement and outreach.鈥�
The collaboration includes a 10-member committee to review and recommend proposals to the university presidents for prioritization in seeking state and federal support. The collaboration team will focus on academic programs, research and development, outreach and community engagement.
Mayor Lawrence "Tony" Haygood.
鈥淭his partnership with 精东AV is a win-win for everyone, especially our students, researchers and outreach team,鈥� Auburn University President Christopher B. Roberts said. 鈥淎s a land-grant institution, it is important to work to eliminate disparities that limit opportunities for those in underserved areas. I am confident the collaboration that will emerge from this agreement will benefit students from both universities, as well as our neighboring communities.鈥�
The MOU signifies a commitment to forge institutional resources and intellectual capacity to address racial and health disparities in communities across the state. With the understanding that communities of color lack adequate access to healthcare and other social determinates of health impact areas, Auburn and 精东AV will address these issues through ongoing faculty research and outreach alliances.
鈥淎s we focus on innovative ways to expose our students to research and training opportunities to keep them in the forefront of their fields, partnering with Auburn University helps expand their experience,鈥� said 精东AV President Dr. Charlotte P. Morris. 鈥淭his collaboration provides a formal structure to ensure that the common goals are met to support students of both institutions and partner with the community in meaningful ways.鈥�
The agreement is the latest in a number of partnerships between Auburn and 精东AV, and with the two universities united in a shared mission, the future is bright for all involved.
鈥淭his partnership demonstrates the capacity of our shared land-grant missions to improve the quality of life for Alabama鈥檚 citizens,鈥� said Auburn University Interim Provost Vini Nathan. 鈥淏oth institutions maintain a longstanding commitment to addressing health disparities across our state. Through these collaborations, we are bringing together our faculty, staff, students and programs to benefit our communities directly.鈥�
VP of Acad. Affairs, Dr. Chippewa Thomas,
AU Director of Faculty Engagement, and
Dr. Royrickers Cook, AU VP for University
Outreach and Asso. Provost.
About 精东AV
Located in 精东AV, Alabama, 精东AV is a private, state-related and nationally ranked land-grant institution that serves a racially, ethnically and religiously diverse student body of 3,000-plus students. The institution was founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington and is one of the nation's historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges since 1933, 精东AV鈥檚 academic programs 鈥� many accredited by their respective accrediting bodies 鈥� currently lead to 41 bachelor鈥檚, 16 master鈥檚 and five doctoral degree opportunities. For more information about 精东AV, visit www.tuskegee.edu.
About Auburn University
Auburn University is a nationally ranked land grant institution recognized for its commitment to world-class scholarship, interdisciplinary research with an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 classification, life-changing outreach with Carnegie鈥檚 Community Engagement designation and an undergraduate education experience second to none. Auburn is home to more than 30,000 students, and its faculty and research partners collaborate to develop and deliver meaningful scholarship, science and technology-based advancements that meet pressing regional, national and global needs. Auburn鈥檚 commitment to active student engagement, professional success and public/private partnership drives a growing reputation for outreach and extension that delivers broad economic, health and societal impact.
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