Senator Walter Rand Institute for
Public Affairs
Community-focused Research in and for Southern New Jersey
About Us
The Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) at Rutgers–Camden has been a long-standing and trusted regional community partner for over 20 years. WRI honors former Senator Rand’s dedication to Southern New Jersey and exists to produce and highlight community-focused research and evaluation leading to sound public policy and practice in the region. With that as a foundation, WRI convenes and engages stakeholders in making the connections across research, policy, and practice in support of Camden City and Southern New Jersey residents. Using social science research methods, WRI specializes in transforming data into actionable information across a variety of areas, including workforce development, education, transportation, and public/population health. WRI reinforces and amplifies Rutgers’ research, teaching, and service goals by connecting the multidisciplinary expertise of faculty to regional problems, developing research and professional skills in students, and linking the resources of higher education to communities in Southern New Jersey.
Latest Research and News
WRI Awarded Public Good Pinnacle Award Recognizing Outstanding Community Engagement
WRI & School of Nursing Partnership Launches Research to Support and Strengthen Nursing Workforce
WRI Releases 5-Year Strategic Plan to Guide Pathways for Research Excellence and Regional Impact
New WRI Report: Addressing Social Determinants for Families in Rural Areas in South Jersey
Our Work
Community-Facing Research in and for Southern New Jersey
Teaching and Training the Next Generation of Social Science Researchers
Linking Rutgers University–Camden to Regional Issues
