We strive to contribute to the knowledge base of regional and local issues shaping the lives of our citizens.
Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) is an applied research and public service center at Rutgers University-Camden working to address the issues impacting residents and communities in southern New Jersey. With two decades of experience in evaluation, public policy, and organizational development, WRI has helped organizations in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors develop partnerships and achieve optimal effectiveness. WRI aims to contribute knowledge for sound policy and practice in South Jersey through research, community engagement, and coalition building.