1. (Re)Building bridges to improve the quality of life in the on-campus
and off-campus communities around Northeastern University
Derek: Intros and welcome

2. Idea generation
5 minute activity for participants

3. Northeastern and the Neighbors
Derek

4. Combatting perceptions
Derek

6. Four values Visioning Networking Accessibility
Ethical Community Engagement
Derek: Visioning and Networking
Chu: Accessibility, Programming, Community Engagement

7. Programmatic themes Gateway (placemaking) Health and wellness
Skills building
Storytelling
Immersion

8. Goals
To make the university an accessible resource for local communities and organizations.
To strengthen capacity and enhance communication internally for more efficient collaboration.
To collaborate with City agencies.
To network with peers at community relations departments around Boston.
Derek: goals 1-2
Chu: goals 3-4

9. Anticipated challenges
• Building community capacity & reducing dependency
• Identifying metrics
Derek

10. Q&A
Chu