Temple 33551
University of Pennsylvania 23305
Philadelphia Community College 2060
Drexel University 17656
St. Joseph’s University 7730
La Salle University 6194
Holy Family University 3276
Philadelphia University 3211
3211
Student enrollment at Philadelphia Colleges & Universities.
Univ. of the Sciences 2739
Thomas Jefferson Univ. 2457
Univ. of the Arts 2224
Chestnut Hill College 2062
College Osteopathic Medicine 1617
Moore College of Art & Design
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The second investment available to schools and neighborhood associations would be smaller grants used to introduce new programming in the schools. These efforts could include establishing a relationship between community colleges and high schools for advanced classes and professional training programs, or for creating internship, apprenticeship, or work-study programs for students at public or private enterprises. With the creation of Community Schools, local participation and investment in existing schools is amplified, thereby uniting the efforts of neighborhood organizations surrounding the schools while providing a physical locus for student and community opportunities. This would simultaneously broaden the influence of schools to their resident communities, while expanding opportunities and contacts for students, thereby creating an attractive and responsive center for families, community organizations, business, and visitors.
Office of Knowledge Commons Philadelphia is home to 14 universities and colleges, and this richness of higher education serves as a unique opportunity for the city to leverage itself into the global arena. In 2040, Philadelphia will be known for higher educational institutions, government, and business partnerships centered around innovative research and development. The city will have achieved this goal by establishing the Office of Knowledge Commons within the Office of Education.
How It Works The Office of Knowledge Commons would be a partnership between Philadelphia’s higher education institutions and the city government. This office’s goal would be to foster partnerships between business, government and higher education institutions. On an international scale, the office will also form links with other global cities. The Office of Knowledge Commons is both a citywide and targeted strategy. Funding for the office would come from both the city government and the participating higher education institutions. Universities and colleges involved with the Knowledge Commons would provide financial support through stratified funding based upon Equivalent Full Time Student Units (EFTSU). This tiered funding system allows for all institutions, regardless of size and endowment, to be equal participants in the work of the Office. The Office of Knowledge Commons would orchestrate collaboration among universities, as well as between universities and businesses. Through these partnerships, the lines between academia and business and government can become fluid, allowing for collaboration that benefits all institutions involved. The Office of Knowledge Commons would stimulate innovation in Philadelphia’s economy through new business agglomerations and expanded research capacity. Both businesses and students will continue to be attracted to Philadelphia in 2040 because of the universities. Businesses would move to Philadelphia to hire highly educated people and for the opportunity to engage in joint ventures with higher education institutions. The mixture of public and private investments centered on education will make Philadelphia globally competitive in 2040.