RISE 2019 Conference
Transforming University Engagement In Pre- and Post-Disaster Environments: Lessons from Puerto Rico
Keynote Address: Rebuilding through a community capital growth framework for equity and empowerment and the roles of universities: towards a new paradigm
Time: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM, November 18
Location: Ballroom - Campus Center
The community capital framework and the roles of universities in supporting its growth is the focus of this keynote address. Community capital comprises six types of assets: intellectual, social networks, cultural, physical structures, financial, and environmental assets. The joint action of these assets is a platform for greater equity. The framework has been used in several Puerto Rico Community Foundation supported projects and after hurricane Maria it became more pertinent; specific examples will be shared. This presentation will also highlight potential roles for universities in collaborating with communities in the growth of their capital.
