OUR GOALS

Resource Development

• Pursue external funding sources for program development.
• Maximize resources for targeted programs and services.

Program and Professional Development

• Develop system wide instructional models for academic preparedness.
• Promote system wide workforce development models that meet evolving industry standards and needs.
• Focus use of University resources for community revitalization, strengthening families, intergenerational education and economic development.

Program Effectiveness

• Insure quality data collection, reporting and analysis.
• Increase program accountability through well-defined standards, continuous monitoring and improvement.
• Develop publications that articulate program strengths and accomplishments.
• Relate funding to program performance, standards and outcomes.
• Encourage and strengthen program research.

Community Outreach

• Develop partnerships with urban and rural community organizations, educational and training agencies, business and industry and governmental entities.
• Connect program operations and participants to economic development and empowerment zone activities.
• Establish additional program sites, particularly in the under-served rural regions of the State.
  

Our Mission and Vision
The mission of the University Center for Academic and Workforce Development is to promote the social and economic well being of the academically and economically under-served residents of the State of New York by developing and maintaining quality educational and workforce training programs and services.
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Our Role and Responsibilities
The University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAVM) serves as the vehicle for consolidating the University's many critical functions and activities relating to academic preparedness, college transition and workforce development.
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