University of Nebraska Rural Initiative
January 14, 2010 by Nebraska Entrepreneur
Filed under Resource, State-wide, University Resource
The University of Nebraska Rural Initiative identifies opportunities in rural Nebraska and catalyzes experimentation, innovation and collaboration in partnership with rural citizens to enhance the economy of rural areas while promoting sustainable and socially beneficial use of resources.
- Nebraska – We recognize the abundance and potential of Nebraska’s resources: human, social, natural and physical.
- The University – We appreciate the wealth of resources available throughout the University system and its capacity and potential to serve Nebraska. We focus our activity on the unique things a university can do well:
- Enrich student education and interest students in Nebraska through internships and research opportunities,
- Identify interested faculty and bring their expertise to bear on rural issues,
- Support faculty and student research relevant to the growth, development and sustainability of rural Nebraska.
- Regionalism – We are committed to working regionally and encouraging regional cooperation, knowing that the strengths of Nebraska’s communities are magnified when they work together.
- Cooperation – We foster productive relationships with collaborative partners including communities, government agencies, non-profits, businesses in all sectors, the University of Nebraska, and other Nebraska institutions of higher education.
