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From Disaster to Recovery and Resilience:
The Tulane University Experience
Vincent IlustreAugust 30, 2013
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Hurricane KatrinaNew Orleans Yesterday and TodayTulane After Hurricane Katrina
University ProfileFocus on Engagement
Engagement Centers/ProgramsCenter for Public Service
Lessons Learned
OVERVIEW
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AUGUST 29, 2005
• Largest and third strongest hurricane to make landfall in US
• Category 5 hurricane• Levee Protection designed
for CAT 3 (2-8 ft below sea level)
• 1.2MM under evacuation order
• Final death toll is 1836 (1577 in LA)
• 80% of New Orleans underwater, up to 20 feet in some areas
• $81BN in property damages, total economic impact over $150BN
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NEW ORLEANS: BY THE NUMBERS
New Orleans 2005 2010 Difference Population 437,186 343,829 -21.35% White 28% 30% 2% Black 68% 60% -8% Hispanic 3% 5% 2%Schools 114% 74% -35.09% Academically Unacceptable 64% 42% -22% One and Two Stars 26% 46% 20% Three-Five Stars 10% 12% 2%Crime Murders 256* 174** -149 Other Violent Crime 2203* 2440** 237
Data from the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center, Tulane University's Cowen Institute for Public Education Initiatives and the City of New Orleans
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NEW ORLEANS: EIGHT YEARS AFTER THE STORM
Reason for Optimism
• Population Growth• 369,250 – 76% of pre-Katrina • Increased diversity
(Hispanic/Asian)• Economic Growth• Growth in knowledge-based
industries• Increased entrepreneurship
• Improved Schools• Construction/Renovation of
schools• 63% of students attend schools
that pass state standards – compared to 30% pre-Katrina
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NEW ORLEANS: EIGHT YEARS AFTER THE STORM
Reason for Concern
• Poverty rate • 29% unchanged since 1999• 42% in children (23% in US)
• Adult education attainment• Housing affordability• 54% renters pay 35% of pre-tax
income• Crime rate• 792 per 100K residents, 386 in US
• Coastal erosion• 948 square miles (1932-2010)
• Dwindling federal resources• Uneven recovery
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TULANE UNIVERSITY
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TULANE UNIVERSITY PROFILE
Carnegie ranking: “very high research activity”
13,486 students, including 8,423 undergraduates (2013)
Katrina’s impact 80% of campus underwater Estimated $450 million damage to campus University closed for fall semester 2005 Renewal Plan
Providing education Housing the displaced Delivering health care
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Undergraduate Focus Academic Realignment
Graduate ProgramsNew Partnerships
Tulane Renewal
Plan
An enhanced collegiate experience that is campus- and student-centric
Focus resources, achieve greater integration and synergy among related disciplines
A focus on building healthy, sustainable communities locally, regionally, and throughout the world
More focused, world-class graduate programs and enhanced professional experiences
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Cowen Institute for Public Education Initiatives
City Center (Urban Build)
Community Health Clinics
Social Entrepreneurship
Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching
Center for Public Service
FOCUS ON ENGAGEMENT
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Community Portal for University Resources
Community Service Engagement
Leadership Programming
Faculty Development
Public Service Graduation Requirement
CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
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PUBLIC SERVICE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
Service Learning
Internship
Honors Thesis
Research Project
Capstone
Service Learning
Part 1: Part 2:
International
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Institutional Recruitment Academic Rigor Retention Community Connections
Faculty Teaching Pedagogy – Renewal Access to Resources Student Engagement
Student New Way of Learning Career Exploration Community Involvement
Community Access to Resources Shared Knowledge and Expertise
WHY ENGAGE?
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HIGHER EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT
Volunteer
Service Learning
Internship
Practicum
Community-Based Participatory Research
Level of
En
gagem
ent
TIME, BENEFICIARY and FOCUS
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TraditionalExtra-CurricularCurricular
EvolvingLinkingLeveraging
EVOLUTION OF CAMPUS-COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS
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Institutional Prioritization Support from Administration Hiring/Promotion Considerations
Coordinating Entity Programming Training and Support Policy Guidelines
Constituency Education Support
3 KEYS TO INSTITUTIONALIZATION
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Awareness and KnowledgeChange is Never EasyEvaluate and Assess
LeadershipAllies are Everywhere: Find your Champion
Empower Your ConstituentsReciprocity
Don’t Over PromiseFunding
Be Creative with Your Resources
LESSONS LEARNED
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Vincent IlustreExecutive Director
Center for Public ServiceTulane University
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