Partners
We take pride in facilitating partnerships that make Kansas stronger.
This map of Kansas shows the location of the 18 colleges and universities that currently partner with us.
To advance resilience, we also engage with Kansas residents in five counties: Ford, Finney, Seward, Johnson and Wyandotte (orange circles), empowering residents to contribute to research that shapes the future of their neighborhoods and cities
To advance resilience, we also engage with Kansas residents in five counties: Ford, Finney, Seward, Johnson and Wyandotte (orange circles), empowering residents to contribute to research that shapes the future of their neighborhoods and cities
Statewide Academic Partners
The ARISE Team includes faculty, staff, postdocs, and students from 18 universities and colleges, including:
- University of Kansas (KU)
- Kansas State University (KSU)
- Wichita State University (WSU)
- Baker University
- Emporia State University (ESU)
- Donnelly College (DC)
- Butler Community College
- Johnson County Community College (JCCC)
- Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC)
- Barton Community College
- Dodge City Community College (DCCC)
- Garden City Community College (GCCC)
- Seward County Community College (SCCC)
- Additional collaborating institutions: Benedictine College, Bethany College, Fort Scott Community College, Friends University, and McPherson College.
KU, KSU, and WSU are research-intensive institutions; DC, DCCC, GCCC, and SCCC are Hispanic Serving Institutions.
Organization Partners
Dozens of organizations partner with the data science hub initiated by the ARISE project called the Kansas Data Science Consortium. The organizations share data that can be analyzed by college students, gaining insights and economic growth advantages.
| Business | Education | Government | Nonprofit |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Bank | College Viability App | EPA Region 7 Office | Lied Center |
| Trane | Kansas Independent College Associations | City of Lawrence | Lawrence Arts Center |
| Ferrellgas | Chronicle of Higher Education | Kansas Office of Broadband Development | Lutheran Campus Ministries |
| Viaanix | Kansas Department of Commerce | National Library Association | |
| Nautical Manufacturing | Kansas Action for Children | Consortium of Religious Statisticians | |
| Uniswap | Wyandotte County | LGBTQ+ Policy Lab | |
| Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeships | National League of Cities | ||
| Kansas Board of Regents | |||
| Kansas Department of Health & Environment | |||
| City of Manhattan | |||
| Federal Home Loan Bank | |||
| Garden City |
Team Metrics
The research and education team for the ARISE project includes members from eight universities and colleges in Kansas. Participants include slightly more women and about half the team is faculty.
