Office of Community Development

• Mission Statement

  The mission of the Office of Community Development is to support the vision, core values and mission of Weber State University by acting as a catalyst for convening anchor institutions to create lasting change.
  
  The Office of Community Development facilitates collaboration and partnerships between anchor institutions in the community that are responsible for educational, cultural and/or economic development for the surrounding area. Additional partner organizations, including appropriate centers and offices within Weber State University, are convened to collaborate and leverage resources to accomplish the articulated goals.
  
  The mission of the Ogden Civic Action Network is to focus on the health and well-being of the residents of the East Central Neighborhood of Ogden, Utah.
  
  The vision is to improve the health, strength and engagement of our community – economically, socially, environmentally, educationally and civically. We seek to remove barriers, create opportunities, and align all of the available resources. 

• Student Learning Outcomes
  • Certificate (Not Applicable)

     

  • Associate Degree (Not Applicable)

     

  • Program Goals

    Goal #1, Strategic Planning: Implement the joint strategic planning process between OgdenCAN and the United Partnership Council.
    
    Goal #2, Demonstration Project: Continue to focus on interventions and research related to career pathways, digital solutions, food infrastructure, and equitable housing options including the Community Leaders Network.
    
    Goal #3, OgdenCAN Metrics: Each anchor institution will report progress on metrics on an annual basis in an OgdenCAN Board meeting.
    
    Goal #4, Social Determinants of Health: Evaluate the community needs related to utilities (assistance and reduction) and home improvements for older residents. Conduct a gap analysis regarding utilities. Complete the literature review regarding home improvements for older residents and determine next steps.
    
    Goal #5, Social Return on Investment and Corporate Social Responsibility: Expand the number of Anchor Institutions that are for-profit corporations to assist them with their corporate social responsibilities through a clearly defined social return on investment model. Add two anchors in FY2023 and three more in FY2024.
    
    Goal #6: National Anchor-mission Work: Continue participation in the national anchor-mission focused workgroups to ensure that OgdenCAN and Weber State University are leaders in the field of anchor-mission work.
    
    

• Curriculum Grid

   

• Program and Contact Information

  Contact Information
  
  Bill Cook
  Director/Board Administrator
  Community Education Center
  Office of Community Development
  2605 Monroe Blvd.
  Ogden, UT 84401
  801-721-9382
  billcook@weber.edu
  
  Office of Community Development website

• Assessment Plan
   
• Assessment Report Submissions
  OgdenCAN Annual Reports can be found here.

• Program Review

  2023-24
   

This information is part of the cyclical program review process. Details such as mission statements, learning outcomes, etc., are updated as part of the biennial assessment reporting process, an integral component of program review.