Priority 4

The Jordan Hu College of Science & Liberal Arts (HCSLA) plays an active role in maintaining an Engaged Community within NJIT's 2030 Strategic Plan. The objectives and selected actions below are drawn from the University's strategic plan and highlight areas where HCSLA supports their implementation.

Objective 1

Grow as a nexus for regional and global economic vitality and innovation, especially related to engagement and as a start-up ecosystem.

Select Actions:

• Increase awareness of NJIT and its Innovation Nexus by showcasing the university’s contributions to the region, highlighting successful external partnerships, and identifying new opportunities for collaborations and engagement.

Objective 2

Promote civic responsibility and engagement as a learning outcome for all students and affiliated partners.

Select Actions:

• Centralize the organization of civic and community engagement activities to facilitate collaborative projects that provide real-world experiences for students and increase interactions and knowledge sharing between university experts and local community members.

Objective 3

Develop collaborative relationships.

Select Actions:

• Build local talent pipelines with K-12 schools, community colleges and workforce programs to provide a well-prepared local talent pool and increase accessibility to workforce training and educational programs for community members.
• Recruit local Newark residents as students and employees to increase representation of local residents among these constituencies.
• Develop a strategic approach to increasing community involvement through sustained civic engagement to strengthen connections between the Newark community and NJIT.
• Create opportunities for true engagement with the Newark community to promote belonging and a sense of unity with the community.