UW–Parkside’s Advancing Regional Innovating through Sustainable Engagement (ARISE) initiative helps regional partners connect with faculty expertise for applied research and partner-focused training. We’re building clearer pathways, tools, and support so collaboration is easier to start—and easier to sustain.
- A clear starting point: one place to begin a partnership conversation—and get routed to the right UW–Parkside resource.
- Faster scoping: help clarifying goals, timelines, and what a project or training could look like.
- Stronger partnerships: practical structures and templates that make collaboration smoother for partners and faculty.
- Faculty-ready collaboration: learning sessions and internal resources that build UW–Parkside capacity for applied work.
- Regional impact: strengthening how UW–Parkside partners with industry, nonprofits, and community organizations across Southeastern Wisconsin.
Partners
Looking to collaborate with UW–Parkside? Explore engagement options and start with a partnership request.
Faculty & Staff
UW–Parkside internal resources, templates, and guidance for applied research, rapid response training, and partner engagement.
Ways to Collaborate
Applied Research Partnerships
Work with UW–Parkside faculty on use-inspired research that addresses real-world challenges and supports regional innovation.
Rapid Response Training Partnerships
Partner with UW–Parkside to design industry-focused training that responds to workforce needs and delivers practical skills.
- Supported by NSF’s EPIIC program as part of the ARISE cohort focused on building partnership capacity.
- Campus partnership “front door” in development to simplify how partners connect with UW–Parkside.
- Joint effort between Research Administration and Parkside Works to strengthen applied research and workforce-aligned training.
- Focused on sustainable collaboration through clear processes, templates, and continuous improvement.
Highlights and Updates (Quarterly)
- Website launch
- Partnership intake pathway established
- Faculty learning series underway
- Pilot partnership activities launching Summer 2026