The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities




The Programs and Policy Committee History Report - 2005 Program and Policy Committee Chair: Edna McBreen, Vice Provost, University of Connecticut - Tri-Campus Funded Dennis Jones proposal, Shaping State Policy to Encourage Stewardship of Place at $12,500 Funded Charles Monsma and The Institute for Community and Regional Development (ICARD) proposal addressing the workforce policy agenda. First phase funding through Mulhollan Grant at $10,000 Endorsed AASCU Public Policy Agenda Discussion of Higher Education Reauthorization and the metropolitan/urban agenda and language CUMU Agenda items (per Barbara Holland) HUD grant programs COPC grant programs Minority-serving institution programs Developing Message (per Chair): National organizations do not focus lobbyists in areas of projects for urban institutions. Federal level directs funding to student aid Recommendation: Use Dennis Jones paper to develop message and improve approach to lobbying for funds	Research and Service The Programs and Policy Committee Public Policy Papers Ernest A. Lynton Award CUMU Supports AASCU's Public Policy Agenda