About the Hennepin-University Partnership
In 2005, Hennepin County and the University of Minnesota launched a broad initiative to capture value for both organizations through a more strategic collaboration—connecting the two organizations where mutual benefit can be found. This includes collaboration on community-based research, sharing of academic and practitioner expertise, and providing students with valuable real-world experience. |
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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
Focus Areas
- Educational achievement
- Child well-being
- Impacts of an aging population
- Ending homelessness
- Transitway impacts research program
Awards
Hennepin-University Partnership is the Winner of a 2009 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties
HUP Management Team
Click here for more information about HUP and our Management Team (PDF).
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Hennepin County Administrator Richard Johnson talks with University Center for Urban and Regional Affairs Director Emeritus Tom Scott |
University of Minnesota Senior Vice President for Academic Administration, University of Minnesota System Robert Jones talks with Hennepin County staff |