We’ve been busy with our partners getting the HUD + Higher Ed Engagement Network underway. Read on to find out more about how we’ve been connecting campuses to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to make an impact on key issues facing communities.
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Briefing: Improving Housing Choice Options for Families
One of the key activities of the HUD + Higher Ed Engagement Network is to provide briefings that offer ideas and resources for campuses to implement and grow programming in partnership with HUD Field Offices.
In the first briefing, we worked to connect campuses in key communities with HUD Field Offices to address a key issue: improving the number of landlords who accept affordable housing vouchers. As part of this, we encouraged campuses located in priority communities in Connecticut, Louisiana, New York, Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Washington to complete a survey to share thoughts, interests, and current approaches. Read the briefing >
What's next for the Think Tank
Briefings are compiled from brainstorming sessions led by the HUD + Higher Ed Think Tank, a group of strategic leaders with broad experience across higher education and public policy.
In their next meeting, the Think Tank will be brainstorming ways campuses can partner with HUD Field Offices to narrow the digital divide for families and residents in HUD-assisted housing. The group will also explore pathways for models for how higher-education can partner with HUD and local housing authorities to provide housing for students coming from foster care. Worker empowerment programs are also on the agenda, and the think tank will hear from HUD leaders on how they are working with local training and education providers to provide resident training programs.
Updates from HUD
- HUD Announces New Proposed “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” Rule, Taking a Major Step Towards Rooting Out Longstanding Inequities in Housing and Fostering Inclusive Communities
Rule expands upon HUD’s previous policy, implementing opportunities for transparency and accountability while bolstering economic equity for American families
Read more > - HUD Announces Over 100,000 Families & Individuals Housed Through “House America” Homelessness Initiative
Milestone surpasses goal set by HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge and achieved by organizing leaders from 105 communities across 31 states and territories and the District of Columbia
Read more > - HUD Releases Grant for the Establishment of up to Three Hispanic Serving Institution Centers of Excellence
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New resource from the field
New study identifies innovative roles higher education institutions can play to address affordable housing needs. This special report, Building Affordable Housing: Initiatives from Institutions of Higher Education from the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area analyzes the way higher education institutions can help relieve affordable housing needs in the Washington, DC region.
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How you can get involved
Now is the perfect time to join the HUD + Higher Ed Engagement Network. To begin receiving briefings, subscribe to the HUD + Higher Ed Engagement mailing list. If you have any questions about partnering with HUD and/or local field offices, please reach out to Bobbie Laur at [email protected].