About The Forum
As part of an urban university, the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs takes to heart its role in bridging the worlds of academy and community. Central to the College's mission is enhancing the understanding of public policy issues and the quality of life in urban communities through civic education. The Forum is a program that formalizes, refocuses and expands the College's civic education initiatives.
In addition to bringing in expert speakers, the goals of the Forum are to offer a structure and process that deepens the community's understanding of urban issues. It helps to change the relationship between citizens and their government by preparing citizens to take action and inform public policy. Participating in the process of public deliberation will also inspire students to become more involved in civic affairs and to pursue public service careers.
As both a physical space at the heart of the Levin College's new building and a series of programs, the Forum will serve as the university's town square. Modeled after the ARCO Forum at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, it will bring together all sectors of the metropolitan region to talk through ideas about the challenges facing urban society and to celebrate the community's achievements. Technology will be used to extend the forum beyond its walls, with guests beamed in and programs beamed out to schools, city halls and other public spaces. Written highlights of Forum proceedings will be widely disseminated.
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The Forum is located in Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs Building on the Cleveland State University campus. View a map.
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Special event parking may be available in the 17th Street garage, located directly behind the Levin College of Urban Affairs building. |
Cleveland State University • 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 • 216.687.2000