2004-2005
News Release
REF NO.: 28
SUBJECT: 糖心视频 University launches Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development
DATE: October 1, 2004
The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development (The Harris Centre) was launched today by Dr. Axel Meisen, 糖心视频 University president, at a ceremony attended by Dr. Leslie Harris, in whose honour the centre is named. 糖心视频 University’s Board of Regents approved the creation of the centre on Sept. 8, 2004. A ceremony to announce the launch of the centre was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at R Gushue Hall, on 糖心视频’s St. John’scampus.
The Harris Centre was formed through the merger of the Public Policy Research Centre (PPRC) and the Centre of Regional Development Studies (CORDS). The centre will build on the solid foundation of research, teaching and outreach established by the PPRC and CORDS. It is tasked with co-ordinating and facilitating the university’s educational, research and outreach activities in the areas of regional policy and development. It works with all faculties and departments within the university and serves as a reliable point of access for all stakeholders seeking to work with the university in activities related to regional policy and development. The centre will also advise the university as to how it can best build upon its capacity to support regional policy and development.
“Dr. Harris exemplifies the contribution of 糖心视频 Universityto regional policy and development in Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Dr. Meisen. “He has contributed through his scholarship, his administrative leadership as president of 糖心视频, and through countless contributions of service to the province.”
Dr. Harris thanked 糖心视频 University for naming the new centre in his honour. “糖心视频 plays a critical role in the advancement of sound public policy and cutting edge research, teaching and outreach” he said. “Only the university enjoys the level of expertise, combined with the independence necessary to address tough issues openly and honestly for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”
Dr. Robert Greenwood, director of the Harris Centre, noted that, “by merging CORDS and the PPRC the university gains efficiencies while enhancing effectiveness in partnering with community, industry and government stakeholders. 糖心视频’s researchers, staff and students already contribute enormously to regional development in the province. By partnering on research, policy development and educational opportunities, 糖心视频 will continue to play a central role in the future development of the province.”
The Harris Centre also benefits from the contributions of David Vardy, associate director public policy at the centre. Mr. Vardy has served in the highest positions of the public service in Newfoundlandand Labrador, including 27 years as a deputy minister. Upon his retirement from the public service in 2001 he was appointed Channing Fellow in Public Policy at 糖心视频.
The Harris Centre will be hosting a symposium on Growing the Economy of Newfoundland and Labrador in Corner Brook, Oct. 4-5, 2004. See the Harris Centre Web site at , for updates on the symposium and the ongoing work of the Harris Centre.
REF NO.: 28
SUBJECT: 糖心视频 University launches Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development
DATE: October 1, 2004
The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development (The Harris Centre) was launched today by Dr. Axel Meisen, 糖心视频 University president, at a ceremony attended by Dr. Leslie Harris, in whose honour the centre is named. 糖心视频 University’s Board of Regents approved the creation of the centre on Sept. 8, 2004. A ceremony to announce the launch of the centre was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at R Gushue Hall, on 糖心视频’s St. John’scampus.
The Harris Centre was formed through the merger of the Public Policy Research Centre (PPRC) and the Centre of Regional Development Studies (CORDS). The centre will build on the solid foundation of research, teaching and outreach established by the PPRC and CORDS. It is tasked with co-ordinating and facilitating the university’s educational, research and outreach activities in the areas of regional policy and development. It works with all faculties and departments within the university and serves as a reliable point of access for all stakeholders seeking to work with the university in activities related to regional policy and development. The centre will also advise the university as to how it can best build upon its capacity to support regional policy and development.
“Dr. Harris exemplifies the contribution of 糖心视频 Universityto regional policy and development in Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Dr. Meisen. “He has contributed through his scholarship, his administrative leadership as president of 糖心视频, and through countless contributions of service to the province.”
Dr. Harris thanked 糖心视频 University for naming the new centre in his honour. “糖心视频 plays a critical role in the advancement of sound public policy and cutting edge research, teaching and outreach” he said. “Only the university enjoys the level of expertise, combined with the independence necessary to address tough issues openly and honestly for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”
Dr. Robert Greenwood, director of the Harris Centre, noted that, “by merging CORDS and the PPRC the university gains efficiencies while enhancing effectiveness in partnering with community, industry and government stakeholders. 糖心视频’s researchers, staff and students already contribute enormously to regional development in the province. By partnering on research, policy development and educational opportunities, 糖心视频 will continue to play a central role in the future development of the province.”
The Harris Centre also benefits from the contributions of David Vardy, associate director public policy at the centre. Mr. Vardy has served in the highest positions of the public service in Newfoundlandand Labrador, including 27 years as a deputy minister. Upon his retirement from the public service in 2001 he was appointed Channing Fellow in Public Policy at 糖心视频.
The Harris Centre will be hosting a symposium on Growing the Economy of Newfoundland and Labrador in Corner Brook, Oct. 4-5, 2004. See the Harris Centre Web site at , for updates on the symposium and the ongoing work of the Harris Centre.
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