The Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association recently held their annual conference, during which members from Arizona State University’s School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planni
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2017 Social Embeddedness Report
Through various models of engagement, ASU strives to fulfill its role as an anchor institution
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Presidents Medal for Social Embeddedness
America Reads and Facilities Management
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2015 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
ASU was listed on the Honor Roll with Distinction as well as recognized as a Finalist for our commitment to improving PreK-20 educational outcomes
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Recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement
Recognizing ASU's institutional commitment to the community, outreach, partnerships and curricular engagement
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ASU as an anchor institution
Central to ASU’s charter is a commitment to be fundamentally responsible for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. To achieve this bold mission, ASU partners with the community in mutually beneficial ways — deeply rooted in its place as a vital anchor institution in the local community and beyond.
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ASU engages with people and issues in the community through mutually beneficial partnerships. See what makes our collaborative model unique.
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Whether you're a community organization or K-12 school, ASU has an opportunity for you. See how to get connected to ASU community programs, expertise and resources.
Awards and recognition
ASU is continually awarded for its engagement with community needs and challenges, and recognizes others for their involvement. See how you can be recognized.
“ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes, and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.” – ASU Charter
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