8: Partnerships
Reach beyond [our] campus and to strengthen local, regional, and international partnerships. Other Information:
As a vibrant research university where knowledge is pursued and translated for the good of society, Duke is committed to enhancing
and drawing from the communities of which it is a member. Large numbers of our faculty, staff, and students live in Durham,
and the quality of life that its citizens enjoy and the economic vitality of our city have special importance to Duke. The
Triangle region faces many challenges and presents many opportunities; some occasioned by rapid growth and changing demographics,
others a function of changes in the area's economic foundations, still others by the presence of outstanding universities
with which to partner. The development of the Triangle and state has significant implications for the research, the economics,
and the quality of life members of our community share. North Carolina and the Triangle have one of the highest concentrations
of international companies in the nation, particularly in critically important high-tech fields where Duke has or is developing
significant expertise. The internationalization of the region echoes ever increasing globalization in many other areas, and
global challenges now have consequences for our daily lives in ways we never before imagined. Engagement in these local and
global communities provides exceptional opportunities for teaching and learning and for connecting knowledge to real world
problems. Duke, therefore, gives high priority to reaching beyond its campus and to strengthening local, regional, and international
partnerships. To do so, we will pursue three key strategies:
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