Hennepin-University Partnership

About the Hennepin-University Partnership

Hennepin County and the University of Minnesota presently work together through a strategic partnership to capture value for both organizations—connecting the two organizations where mutual benefit can be achieved.  This includes research around local government policies and practices, community-based research, sharing of academic and practitioner expertise, and working with students who seek to apply their academic learning in a real-world setting.

 

Hennepin County Mission Statement


University of Minnesota Mission Statement


The Hennepin-University Partnership is part of the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at the University of Minnesota.    

 

                                            

Vision Statement

The Hennepin-University Partnership is a strategic alignment between the state’s primary research university and the state’s largest county—focusing on connecting where it counts.

Goals

  • Develop knowledge: Conduct joint research on issues of mutual interest
  • Share Expertise: Both academic and practitioner expertise
  • Provide Students field experiences to enrich their learning experience and build a more capable future work force
  • Share knowledge and best practices around the operation of large institutions

 

HUP Management Team

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