The University of Texas Permian Basin: Pathways to Energizing the Basin, PRP 223

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2022

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Pedigo, Steven
Anderson, Timothy
Denney, Joseph
Gray, Ashlin
Oliver, Austin
Rudolph, Mary
Shaholli, Ardian
Venn, Maddie

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LBJ School of Public Affairs

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The University of Texas Permian Basin has initiated concrete steps to continue to grow as a hub and connector for the region's engagement, enrichment, and innovation. The recommendations in this report, formulated as the culmination of research into the Midland-Odessa region, focus on continued investment into several key areas that the university and region have already begun as UTPB steps into its role as an anchor. Scaling these burgeoning initiatives is a crucial step to enhancing the stability and equity of the region—as a University of Texas System school that can command prestige and with an array of resources unique to the Basin, UTPB is poised to lead these crucial developments. In making these specific recommendations, the proposed goals were to position UTPB as a community hub and connector, to accelerate the Permian Basin's innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem, and to facilitate a regional "Grow Your Own" educational and training pipeline. After describing the recommended elements for accomplishing each of these goals, the report includes some key performance indicators that the university can use to assess progress.

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