About
The Office of Rural Promise (ORP) combines the efforts of College Access Partnerships as well as other units across campus and the region to leverage a network of subject-matter experts to build solution-oriented programs that serve and enrich our rural communities. Our planning, partnership-building, implementation and resulting research are almost exclusively externally funded.
Mission
The Office of Rural Promise, housed in the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI), partners with rural schools, communities, and other organizations to elevate existing strengths and innovations to deliver direct support for students, families, and professionals. Through rigorous research and evaluation, we measure our impact, share insights with the field, and continually refine our work to ensure rural communities thrive.
Vision
We envision a world where vibrant, rural communities flourish and residents thrive.
Programs
The Office of Rural Promise is made up of several large federal and private grant programs which include:
Our Model
Our model focuses on 3 core priorities that serve as the foundation for everything we do.
Partnerships
Build partnerships to solve big challenges in education.
(Education, Communities, Region-State)
Services
Design and implement services that impact students, families, and educators in our region and state.
(Students, Families, Educators)
Research
Conduct evaluation and research on our programs, share with the field, and recommend strategies and policy.
(Evaluation, Research, Stories)