| The 2004 Award Winner |
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Clark University and
The Main South Community Development Corporation, for
The University Park Partnership
 In the mid-1980s, Clark University recognized that its future was inextricably
linked to the successful future of the Main South neighborhood, where Clark is
situated. Main South is one of the most challenged neighborhoods in Worcester,
Massachusetts: 35% of the families have incomes at or below the poverty level;
the unemployment rate is 10%; the median household income is 64% lower than the
city average; 28% of the families are headed by single mothers; and 39% of the
adults lack a high school degree or a GED.
Under the leadership of former Clark University President Richard Traina, Clark
embarked on a partnership with its community that has since grown to become a
national model for university-community partnerships. Working with the Main
South Community Development Corporation, the University Park Partnership focuses
on five areas of need: physical rehabilitation and home ownership; public safety;
economic development and creation of jobs; social and recreational programs for
families; and education.
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The Carter Partnership Award was originally developed in Georgia. It is housed at the Board of
Regents for the University System of Georgia. Dr. Sue Sehgal is the founder and director of this
program. To see information on the Carter Partnership Award please visit
www.usg.edu/carteraward.
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