Enhancing the artistic and cultural life of Chicago and its residents
Uncovering new treatments and therapies for medical problems
A brief message from Chancellor Manning about UIC’s Great Cities Commitment.
Training new entrepreneurs and developing small businesses
Improving schools through innovative teacher training and education reform
Working with industry to address issues including occupational health and safety and employer-employee relations
Advancing energy conservation, environmental health, and nature preservation
Assisting the aging and enabling independent living
Expanding healthcare education and technology around the world
Caring for patients with compromised immune systems, infants, and the chronically ill
Promoting mental health, diet, preventive medicine, and disease management
Participating in city planning, aiding in the renewal of urban spaces, and fostering community development
Improving the quality of life for the disabled through rehabilitation and reintegration
Aiding socially and economically disadvantaged persons
Studying and improving mass transit and traffic engineering
Supporting current and prospective students in pursuit of academic success
Supporting city services, developing urban policies, and improving public works
Researching the causes and prevention of gangs, juvenile delinquency, and violent crime
Providing career education, occupational training, and other assistance for the under- and un-employed
A listing of organizations participating in Great Cities Commitment programs for 2005