Tell us about your outreach and engagement projects!

The Office of Outreach and Engagement is collecting information about ongoing outreach and community engagement projects led by the UConn community.

Our objective is to create a centralized database of outreach and engagement efforts at UConn. The database will be used to foster broader participation and make more public the work that is already being done within UConn.

Benefits to you: You can use this database to find collaborators who work in your field and to promote your work. We will use this information to connect you with internal and external partners.

If you prefer that your information is used for internal purposes only, your information will not be published in our website or anywhere else. We will use it for our Office’s knowledge only and before we share your contact with anyone, we will ask you.  If you want us to showcase your project, your information will be included in a public database. The database will be for UConn only for a test period and then it will be open to the public.  

Please follow the link below to enter your information. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

Please send your questions or comments to Merly Downey (merly.downey@uconn.edu). 

Thanks for your input. 

Key Components of Service-Learning

Connecting Service with Learning

Academically rigorous, meaningful service with a significant positive impact upon those involved

Reflection

Assessment of personal and community needs, reflection on participation, and evaluation of progress

Reciprocity

Both the student and community partner give and receive time, energy, knowledge, and creativity

Critical Thinking

Involvement in situations conducive to creative, effective problem-solving

Social Responsibility

Expansion of student’s compassion, civic awareness, and desire to be engaged in the community

Needs-Based

Project based on community-identified needs

Experiential Learning

Use of direct experience and hands-on learning to develop skills useful in future careers, family life, and community involvement