Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs – Building Knowledge for Policy and Practice in Southern New Jersey

The Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs: The Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs

Founded in 2000, WRI provides high quality research and evaluation as well as a venue for public, private and not-for-profit leaders to engage constructively on challenging issues. Read More
WRI Publishes Study: WRI Publishes Study

“This report investigates differences in distribution of state funds to municipalities across New Jersey regions. The study reveals that South Jersey’s most economically distressed municipalities receive significantly less state funding than similarly poor municipalities elsewhere throughout the state.” Download the Report
17th Annual Walter and Leah Rand Awards and Scholarship Dinner: 17th Annual Walter and Leah Rand Awards and Scholarship Dinner

On April 26th, 2018, WRI held its 17th Annual Walter and Leah Rand Awards and Scholarship Dinner. The event was held at The Merion, with more than 160 people in attendance. See More Photos
Involving Youth in Local Government Decision Making Symposium: Involving Youth in Local Government Decision Making Symposium

In conjunction with the Institute for Effective Education and the Rutgers University Camden Office of Civic Engagement, WRI convened students from high schools across the state, as well as local government officials, to explore current and potential methods of involving youth in government decision making. Read More
WRI Facilitates Inaugural Bridgeton Health Coalition Meeting: WRI Facilitates Inaugural Bridgeton Health Coalition Meeting

The Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs in partnership with stakeholders in the City of Bridgeton and Cumberland County held the official kickoff meeting for the Bridgeton Health Coalition. Read More
The Forum About South Jersey: “Don’t Sugarcoat It”: The Forum About South Jersey: “Don’t Sugarcoat It”

On Thursday, September 15th, Faculty Fellow Janice M. Beitz shared her findings on services available for the anticipated diabetes tsunami in Southern New Jersey. Read More
Engaging the South Jersey Community: Engaging the South Jersey Community

WRI is dedicated to the citizens and communities of South Jersey. Through innovative research, neutral convening and facilitating, and a host of other programs, WRI stands on the forefront of activity in this active region. Read More
WRI Advisory Board: WRI Advisory Board

WRI is guided by insight and contribution from a representative cross-section of South Jersey’s public, private, and non-profit experts. Read More
Think and Do Tank: Think and Do Tank

Rutgers Magazine features WRI’s research and regional impact

Posted: January 15, 2019

WRI has partnered with The Southwest Council to provide strategic planning support for their drug and alcohol prevention coalitions in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties.

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South Jersey Health Collaborative Community Health Needs Assessments

Posted: January 15, 2019

WRI is conducting community health needs assessments for the South Jersey Health Collaborative in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties.

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Faculty Fellows Tackle Human Trafficking

Posted: January 9, 2019

WRI names three new Faculty Fellows, Drs. Jeannann Coppola and Renee Cantwell from the School of Nursing and Dr. Debashis Kushary from Mathematical Sciences.

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