The Purdue Extension Community Development program partners with administrators, faculty and staff in a variety of colleges, departments and centers across the Purdue University campus. It does so for the purpose of securing the type of research-based information needed to inform and guide the community and economic development initiatives of people and groups across the state. In addition, the Extension Community Development team actively partners with a variety of state-level entities, including state agencies, private and nonprofit organizations, as well as universities and colleges. In recent years, such partnerships have facilitated the launch of applied research projects, the development of innovative educational programs and the delivering of technical assistance and non-formal education programs that are designed to meet the unique needs of Indiana communities and regions.