About Us

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MISSION STATEMENT  |  VISION STATEMENT  |  CORE VALUES  |  HISTORY OF IMRP  |  STAFF

  

MISSION STATEMENT

To effectively inspire and sustain a just, equitable, and inclusive Connecticut through independent research and evaluation, public policy analysis and development, and community engagement.

VISION STATEMENT

A just, equitable, and inclusive society

CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY
• Is committed to excellence
• Is honest, motivated, and professional
• Is respectful and fair
• Is dedicated to the Institute’s goals

OBJECTIVITY
• Is fair, nonpartisan, focused, organized, and purposeful
• Relies on evidence-based research
• Provides analysis and expertise where needed

COLLABORATION
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues
• Promotes colleagues’ success
• Willing to provide assistance on other programs
• Develops and maintains relationships beyond the Institute staff
• Connects with academia, policy makers, practitioners, and the community

DIVERSITY
• Appreciates diversity among clients, customers, stakeholders, and colleagues
• Is inclusive
• Is willing and able to understand other views

COURAGE
• Is creative, open-minded, adaptive, innovative, foresighted, and proactive
• Remains goal-oriented
• Anticipates and recognizes opportunities beyond the status quo
• Addresses controversial or unpopular issues

History of IMRP

The Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) became the successor organization to the Connecticut Institute for Municipal Studies (CIMS) in 2002 when leaders in the legislature and executive branch called upon Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) to build upon CIMS's mission in an academic setting. The IMRP is housed in Institutional Advancement at CCSU.