The Office of Outreach & Engagement creates and coordinates opportunities to connect UConn with the community. Our goal is to build and strengthen partnerships that advance an inclusive society, environmental sustainability, and economic growth in Connecticut.
The Office of Outreach & Engagement creates and coordinates opportunities to connect UConn with the community. Our goal is to build and strengthen partnerships that advance an inclusive society, environmental sustainability, and economic growth in Connecticut.
We are proud to announce that UConn has been recognized with the 2024 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement!
“This recognition reaffirms the University of Connecticut’s unwavering dedication to fostering meaningful partnerships and translating academic pursuits into actionable benefits for our communities, in fulfillment of our land grant mission. It’s a testament to the collective efforts of our faculty, staff, and students in nurturing a culture where education, research, and service intersect to advance societal well-being.”
- Anne D'Alleva, UConn Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Opening doors for community engagement.
The Office of Outreach & Engagement creates and coordinates opportunities to connect UConn with the community. Our goal is to build and strengthen partnerships that advance an inclusive society, environmental sustainability, and economic growth in Connecticut.
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Get Connected!
The Office of Outreach & Engagement is responsible for creating and coordinating opportunities to connect UConn with the community with the purpose of building and strengthening partnerships that advance an inclusive society, environmental sustainability, and economic growth in Connecticut.
We help UConn faculty and staff develop partnerships with the local community to advance research, outreach, and teaching programs.
Connect
We connect community partners with UConn’s talent and resources to address local problems.
Support
We coordinate engagement activities across campus that result in educational experiences for students.
Develop
We create guidelines and training to promote productive and authentic partnerships within UConn and with the community.
“Our ultimate goal is to improve people’s lives. We want our potential partners to know about the great work that we do at UConn and that our doors are open to collaborate on building an institution that promotes sustainable development, an inclusive society, and scientific advancement.”
“When we combine community with the University and reach out in ways that meaningfully engage them – where they are excited, where they want be involved, where they feel that they have a stake in the process – that’s where authentic relationships are created. That’s where gaps in the system begin to bridge for the betterment of all.”
Julia Yakovich, MPA
Associate Director of Outreach & Engagement, Director of Service Learning
“When we combine community with the University and reach out in ways that meaningfully engage them – where they are excited, where they want be involved, where they feel that they have a stake in the process – that’s where authentic relationships are created. That’s where gaps in the system begin to bridge for the betterment of all.”
Julia Yakovich, MPA
Associate Director of Outreach & Engagement, Director of Service Learning
“When we combine community with the University and reach out in ways that meaningfully engage them – where they are excited, where they want be involved, where they feel that they have a stake in the process – that’s where authentic relationships are created. That’s where gaps in the system begin to bridge for the betterment of all.”
Julia Yakovich, MPA
Associate Director of Outreach & Engagement, Director of Service Learning