1. 1 UTSA Outreach Council Inaugural Meeting March 29, 2007

2. 2 The Charge by the President of the University

3. 3 Disseminating and sharing outreach information throughout the institutionDisseminating and sharing outreach information throughout the institution Promoting collaboration where outreach interest may overlapPromoting collaboration where outreach interest may overlap Fostering/encouraging the exchange of ideas and avoiding duplicationFostering/encouraging the exchange of ideas and avoiding duplication Structure and operation of the councilStructure and operation of the council

4. 4 What is Outreach? What is Outreach at UTSA?

5. 5 Historical Background Triad mission of American public higher education - - teaching, research and public serviceTriad mission of American public higher education - - teaching, research and public service Morrill Act of 1862 - - established land grant institutions and “public service”Morrill Act of 1862 - - established land grant institutions and “public service” Public Service is synonymous anonymous with extension and outreachPublic Service is synonymous anonymous with extension and outreach Carnegie Foundation - - a new dimension to public service - - engagementCarnegie Foundation - - a new dimension to public service - - engagement The National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges - - going beyond extension to become more productively involved in our communitiesThe National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges - - going beyond extension to become more productively involved in our communities

6. 6 The Terms - - “The Third Mission” Public Service Extension Outreach Community Engagement

7. 7 What is Outreach ( Public Service, Extension, Community Engagement ) - - at UTSA? It is the active involvement of the University community through its faculty, staff and students in partnerships with the broader community and the region to enrich learning and research: to prepare engage citizens; to address critical societal issues; and to contribute to the public good. UTSA Strategic Plan 2016

8. 8 Outreach at UTSA is: Robust Comprehensive Rich Decentralized Thus UTSA Outreach Council

9. 9 UTSA Outreach Council Disseminating Outreach information Promoting collaboration Fostering/encouraging exchange of ideas and avoiding duplication

10. 10 Workplan Inventory outreach activities Develop mechanism for disseminating information

11. 11 Next Steps

12. 12 Next Meeting

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