About the Center
The nature of the leadership challenges in the Dayton community requires adaptive learning and leadership across professional and community sectors. The University of Dayton has established a reputation as an effective community partner, especially with urban Dayton, on difficult community challenges. The University of Dayton adds value with a Center which brokers and leads ongoing community building partnerships.Functions
The Fitz Center for Leadership in Community has four primary functions that are carried out by teams of students, faculty and Fitz Center staff working in partnership with neighborhood and community leaders.
History
The Fitz Center builds on the University's and the Marianists' many years of experience through which we have linked resources to those of the Dayton community to solve regional problems, develop community leaders and build neighborhoods.
Mission & Vision
We have a mission to partner with the local community and a vision to strengthen community building partnerships through education and service.
Principles
The Fitz Center for Leadership in Community is built around four basic convictions that are generally shared by other university-based urban centers, independent urban research centers and a number of national and regional foundations that promote constructive change in communities.
