Vision
Land-grant universities collaborating to bring applied research and solutions to metropolitan areas.
Mission
The Western Center works together to drive change by connecting land-grant universities to metropolitan areas and applying local knowledge and expertise through applied research.
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Join the Western Center – Invest in Your Future
Due to all of the positive input in regards to the Western Center’s activities, we are now offering membership to all Extension organizations.
Membership provides:
- Professional development for Extension faculty and staff
- Opportunities to engage in applied research
- Webinar opportunities
- Project and funding opportunities
- Access to Hot Shots
- A broader forum for advancing effective models of working within metropolitan regions.
- Applied Research Fellowship opportunities
- Staff Exchanges
- Workshops
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