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Partnering Colleges with Their Communities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assists historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with grants through the Office of University Partnerships. The office helps the HBCUs expand their role and effectiveness in addressing community development needs in their local regions. HUD grants are awarded to help revitalize neighborhoods and promote affordable housing near HBCU campuses.

In 2010, Tennessee State University (TSU), which has a community similar to Prairie View, was a HUD grant recipient. With its $800,000 grant, TSU implemented the following programs:

• Gateway to Heritage, a safe, accessible, historical gathering space;
• underpass redevelopment including fencing, lighting and landscaping as well as a mural that will document local history;
• housing improvements for the elderly, such as improving each home's plumbing, accessibility and energy efficiency; and
• a resale shop.

This program is one of several initiatives administered by the Office of University Partnerships. Established in 1994, the office is a catalyst for partnering colleges and universities with their communities in an effort to address pressing local problems. For more information, visit the Office of University Partnerships website at www.oup.org.

e-Perspectives, Volume 11, Issue 3, 2011

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas  Community Development Office  P.O. Box 655906, Dallas, Texas 75265-5906 214-922-5377
Alfreda B. Norman  Vice President and Community Development Officer		Julie Gunter  Senior Community Development Advisor
Jackie Hoyer  Houston Branch Senior Community Development Advisor		Wenhua Di  Senior Economist
Elizabeth Sobel Blum   Community Development Research Associate		Roy Lopez  Community Development Specialist
The views expressed are the authors' and should not be attributed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas or the Federal Reserve System. Articles may be reprinted on the condition that the source is credited and a copy is provided to the Community Development Office.