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Name of Concept: Community Builder
Overview:
RIT to receive, analyze, and resolve community technical, environmental, and educational concerns. We will utilize our technical and innovative energies to present RIT as an integral part of the functional effectiveness of greater Rochester. Ongoing involvement in local, state and national challenges will present RIT as a solution maker.
How this idea leverages current areas of RIT expertise
RIT contains a diverse abundance of knowledge and ability which can be implemented into community operations and issues, to demonstrate RIT's concern and potential to improve our shared neighborhood.
Main RIT on-campus champion(s) for this idea
Conceptual only, as a suggestion for motivated personnel to implement.
Potential off-campus advocacy and support for the idea
Yes, local government, state government, and national government
How you envision this idea advancing RIT's national or global stature in an important or emerging field
To present RIT as an effective presence in our community, to merge our technical and innovative expertise with tangible results which put RIT on the map as a contributing and problem-solving presence in greater Rochester.
Why you believe RIT has a unique opportunity or an ability to differentiate itself through this idea
Our presence in the community is known. Our innovative, creative and technical abilities have been demonstrated. We can put the value of the RIT student experience on the map by showing results in making greater Rochester a better place.
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