The CUMU-TDC Anchor Learning Network (ALN) is designed to facilitate a more rapid and effective advancement of the anchor mission within member institutions, in home communities, and across the higher education sector. By leveraging a peer learning framework, ALN members will systematically transform higher education to fully serve its public mission and advance the long-term social, economic, and physical health of our campuses and communities.
In February 2018, a call was issued to CUMU member institutions to participate in a pilot year called the Higher Education Anchor Mission Initiative. Thirty-three answered the call and, over the course of 2018, collaboratively worked to identify resources and develop new tools for implementing, expanding, and evaluating anchor mission practices within their institutions, higher education, and the communities they serve. The Anchor Learning Network builds on this momentum and over the next three years, ALN participants will have made significant progress to institutionalize the anchor mission on their campuses and will be leaders in transforming the national perception of higher education. Please note: The Group will be departing the Loew's Hotel between 10:30 and 11:00 am.
