The Office of Outreach and Engagement, established in 2022, is dedicated to enhancing the University of Connecticut’s public engagement mission through the advancement of community-engaged scholarship.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower faculty, students, and staff to work with their communities to achieve meaningful impact.

Our Values

1. High-quality research cultivates innovation and prosperous communities.
2. Mutually beneficial and reciprocal partnerships foster the co-creation of knowledge and drive transformative change.
3. Education, among other aspects, empowers students with a strong sense of moral, ethical, and social responsibility (UConn Common Curriculum, 2022).

Our Goals

1. Expand the capacity, recognition, and opportunities for faculty, staff, and students doing engaged scholarship and community outreach.
2. Advance mutually beneficial solutions that strengthen communities.
3. Empower students for lives of civic engagement.
4. Ensure the organizational vitality of the Office of Outreach and Engagement.