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Institutes for College and University Economic Development
Institutes for College and University Economic Development
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Most Recent Event
The most recent AICUP Institute for Independent College and University Economic Development was held on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Franklin & Marshall University, Lancaster, PA.
Session I: Franklin and Marshall College and Point Park University– How to Approach Private Sector Partners (10-11:30)
In this sessionKeith Orris, Vice President for administrative services and business, government and community relations at F&M described lessons learned and the ground rules for working with project partners and financing projects. Dr. Paul Hennigan, President of Point Park University provided his own lessons learned and share his experiences of developing an urban campus in the city of Pittsburgh. Finally, David Yeager from Radnor Properties, a firm that has worked with several Independent Colleges and Universities presented his views on public private partnerships. Their presentations can be found:
Session II: The Future of Higher Education and Economic Development (1-2:15)
Rich Overmoyer, GSP Consulting, shared his perspective on the integration of higher education and economic development over the past few years and note his observations for the future. Rich then facilitated a conversation with AICUP members to develop informal recommendations for the next Governor and legislature on how they can continue to provide opportunities for Independent Colleges and Universities to contribute to community and economic development in the Commonwealth.
An AICUP Institute for Economic Development was held at Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, on October 28, 2009.
Town-Gown Joint Planning
Representatives of Misericordia University, Dallas Borough and Kairos Design Group gave an overview of the master planning process in which Misericordia University is working with Dallas Borough to improve its community.
Michael MacDowell, President, Misericordia University
Craig Bachik, Principal, Kairos Design Group, LLC
Tracey Michael Karr, Manager, Dallas Borough
Engaging Colleges and Universities in Workforce Development
Workforce Development professionals engaged AICUP members in a discussion of the best practices in Workforce Development gained through the Wall Street West Initiative.
Susan Shaffer, Director of Workforce Initiatives, Wall Street West, presentation
Lucyann Vierling, Executive Director, Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board, presentation
New Developments in State and Federal Funding
GSP Consulting provided insight into the 2009-2010 Pennsylvania State Budget and upcoming Federal initiatives.
Rich Overmoyer, Principal, GSP Consulting
The Institute for College and University Economic Development: Innovation and Entrepreneurship & An Overview of the New Economic Stimulus Bill was held on March 26, 2009, at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.
Collaborating for Success: Higher Education and Community Partnerships
William Michalerya of Lehigh University shared his knowledge about the successful relationships the university has built in its community to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. As a partner in the South Bethlehem Keystone Innovation Zone, Lehigh University has received national recognition for its groundbreaking programs. To view the presentation, click here.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Independent Colleges and Universities
Rich Overmoyer of GSP Consulting provided an overview of the Economic Stimulus Bill and the opportunities it offers for Pennsylvania’s Independent Colleges and Universities. To view Rich's presentation on the economic stimulus package, click here.
The Role of Colleges and Universities in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Renee Gregori Zehel of Marywood University shared her experiences in building partnerships in geothermal energy, environmental art and creating opportunities for student entrepreneurship. To view Renee's presentation, click here.
Michael Lehman of the University of Pittsburgh discussed his work with PantherlabWorks, which provides free consultation to help entrepreneurs commercialize new products and technologies. Lehman was previously the executive director of the Juniata College Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. To view Michael's presentation, click here.
GSP Consulting sponsors a number of Economic Development Institutes throughout the year for AICUP members. Below are links to information about past institutes.
If you would like to receive emails regarding upcoming institutes, please send your contact information to AICUP@gspconsulting.com.
Most Recent Event
The most recent AICUP Institute for Independent College and University Economic Development was held on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Franklin & Marshall University, Lancaster, PA.
Session I: Franklin and Marshall College and Point Park University– How to Approach Private Sector Partners (10-11:30)
In this sessionKeith Orris, Vice President for administrative services and business, government and community relations at F&M described lessons learned and the ground rules for working with project partners and financing projects. Dr. Paul Hennigan, President of Point Park University provided his own lessons learned and share his experiences of developing an urban campus in the city of Pittsburgh. Finally, David Yeager from Radnor Properties, a firm that has worked with several Independent Colleges and Universities presented his views on public private partnerships. Their presentations can be found:
Session II: The Future of Higher Education and Economic Development (1-2:15)
Rich Overmoyer, GSP Consulting, shared his perspective on the integration of higher education and economic development over the past few years and note his observations for the future. Rich then facilitated a conversation with AICUP members to develop informal recommendations for the next Governor and legislature on how they can continue to provide opportunities for Independent Colleges and Universities to contribute to community and economic development in the Commonwealth.
An AICUP Institute for Economic Development was held at Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, on October 28, 2009.
Town-Gown Joint Planning
Representatives of Misericordia University, Dallas Borough and Kairos Design Group gave an overview of the master planning process in which Misericordia University is working with Dallas Borough to improve its community.
Michael MacDowell, President, Misericordia University
Craig Bachik, Principal, Kairos Design Group, LLC
Tracey Michael Karr, Manager, Dallas Borough
Engaging Colleges and Universities in Workforce Development
Workforce Development professionals engaged AICUP members in a discussion of the best practices in Workforce Development gained through the Wall Street West Initiative.
Susan Shaffer, Director of Workforce Initiatives, Wall Street West, presentation
Lucyann Vierling, Executive Director, Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board, presentation
New Developments in State and Federal Funding
GSP Consulting provided insight into the 2009-2010 Pennsylvania State Budget and upcoming Federal initiatives.
Rich Overmoyer, Principal, GSP Consulting
The Institute for College and University Economic Development: Innovation and Entrepreneurship & An Overview of the New Economic Stimulus Bill was held on March 26, 2009, at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.
Collaborating for Success: Higher Education and Community Partnerships
William Michalerya of Lehigh University shared his knowledge about the successful relationships the university has built in its community to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. As a partner in the South Bethlehem Keystone Innovation Zone, Lehigh University has received national recognition for its groundbreaking programs. To view the presentation, click here.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Independent Colleges and Universities
Rich Overmoyer of GSP Consulting provided an overview of the Economic Stimulus Bill and the opportunities it offers for Pennsylvania’s Independent Colleges and Universities. To view Rich's presentation on the economic stimulus package, click here.
The Role of Colleges and Universities in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Renee Gregori Zehel of Marywood University shared her experiences in building partnerships in geothermal energy, environmental art and creating opportunities for student entrepreneurship. To view Renee's presentation, click here.
Michael Lehman of the University of Pittsburgh discussed his work with PantherlabWorks, which provides free consultation to help entrepreneurs commercialize new products and technologies. Lehman was previously the executive director of the Juniata College Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. To view Michael's presentation, click here.
GSP Consulting sponsors a number of Economic Development Institutes throughout the year for AICUP members. Below are links to information about past institutes.
If you would like to receive emails regarding upcoming institutes, please send your contact information to AICUP@gspconsulting.com.
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