Frank Gilliam (Associate Vice Chancellor for University Partnership) Neal Richman (UCLA Advanced Policy Institute) Frank Gilliam (Associate Vice Chancellor for University Partnership) Neal Richman (UCLA Advanced Policy Institute) UCLA Information Technology Planning Board IT Resources to Improve Interaction with External Communities July 29, 2002 Giving back to the community is embedded in the character of UCLA -Albert Carnesale, Chancellor UCLA Examples Using IT to Interact with Communities UCLA Center for Health Policy Research UCLA Urban Simulation Team UCLA Neighborhood Knowledge Los Angeles (NKLA) UCLA Living Independently in Los Angeles (LILA) UCLA in LA Community Information System UCLA Urban Simulation Team UCLA Center for Health Policy Research UCLA Neighborhood Knowledge Los Angeles (NKLA) Living Independently in Los Angeles LILA Resources Why is such an information system important? The University can help archive and make available community relevant research that can assist local participants and link to other outreach activities. Maintaining communication between the university and the community can be made easier through better online tools. A shared information systems can be used to convene many of the different players working in community settings and help shape a common agenda. University researchers often do not know what other campus initiatives overlap with their own geographically, substantively, or both. University can provide access to data and other information that can help in local community development work. Presents the initiative to potential funders, political decisionmakers and other influential audiences Immediate and Long Term Data Opportunities UCLA in the Community Directoryupdated electronically on line, regularized cycle. May include database on key university partners. Searchable by keywords and possibly mapping. Also, perhaps a database coordinated links section for all UCLA (and other?) research institutes and departmental programs that address LA issues. LA Community Data Base Faculty and Student research both completed and ongoing that address issues of LA and its constituent communities. New Research work submitted on line for inclusion. Searchable by keywords and possibly mapping. LA Research Projects and Findings Database Data that assists researchers, public officials, agencies, private agencies, and others in analyzing LA. An online information system to make data meaningful and accessible at all levels. Primary content could include new Census 2000 data, tract finder with links to other online data sets, aerial photos, location of K-12 educational facilities, transfer colleges and universities, LA Times historic photo archive. Searchable by keyword, census tracts, zip code, city level, council districts, other political jurisdictions and mapping interface.) LA Information Portal Online information/communication tool to be used for CERC and other neighborhood-based initiatives. Must be under leadership of approved UCLA faculty members or administrators. Dual system public domain with separate password protected system for discussion and dialogue among faculty and with community. Online tool that enables communities to map their own areas and integrate information with other online data bases for community-based improvement projects in health, housing, community development, educational outreach etc. LA Community Building Information System Research Tools and Tasks Administrative Tools and Tasks Community Tools and Tasks System Platform Data Transaction Warehouse Directory Historical repository for research i Current Capabilities Automate the gathering of information about UCLA affiliated initiatives in LA County, including development of a security system. Enable users to update their information as often as necessary. Give users control over the representation of their program, including the opportunity to map locations of activities. Support documentation of new projects Build a growing and evolving record of UCLA affiliated activities in LA County in ways that are useful for the community and the campus.