We are pleased to present an annual report that documents our work over the 2020-2021 Academic/Service Year:

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The Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE) at the University of Oregon is an interdisciplinary institute that assists communities by providing planning and technical assistance to help solve local issues and improve the quality of life. The role of IPRE is to link the skills, expertise, and innovation of higher education with the economic development and environmental needs of communities and regions in the State of Oregon, thereby providing service to Oregon and learning opportunities to the students involved. Our program areas include: Community and Economic Development; Housing and Land Use; Parks, Recreation and Open Space; Natural Hazards and Resilience; Transportation and Critical Infrastructure; Food Systems; Natural Resources; Budget and Finance; and Arts and Cultural Leadership.

Over the 2020-2021 year IPRE faculty, students, and staff:

·        Received $2.3 million in external funding

·        Connected with 39 graduate and 15 undergraduate students in engaged learning courses

·        Supported 6 Graduate Employees, 21 student interns, and 35 COVID mask monitors

·        Worked on 58 projects in all 36 counties in Oregon

·        Completed 21 projects for organizations and governmental units in Lane County

·        Received recognition through university, state, and national awards

·        Published policy-relevant research in academic journals with coverage in several media outlets at a local, state, and national level.

This map our projects and RARE placements in 2020-2021: