From its inception, Metro State has emphasized the community as a key educational resource. The university has more than 30 partnerships with community organization, including youth and K-12 initiatives, community development, community learning centers, crime prevention and mediation, health and social services and community arts and culture.
Community service Following are a few examples of current partnerships.
Community Health Center Students, faculty, staff and the surrounding external community find high-quality, affordable, integrated health care at this new health clinic housed at Metro State. In the fall of 1998, Metro State and the East Side Arts Council developed a garden park which invites visitors of all ages to explore poetry through the environment. Thirteen Communities Metro State partners with Macalester College and the University of Minnesota, providing student research and administrative help as part of a grant to assist St. Paul's East Side community organization in creating affordable housing and livable wage jobs. Lasting Relationships Metro State has become a true community member by creating lasting, multi-faceted relationships, particularly with the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood. Second, they provide community-based learning opportunities for students.