Connect with Community Impact
The Office of Community Impact supports KU and community partners working to advance meaningful, mutually beneficial engagement. Whether you are exploring a new idea, seeking guidance for a community-engaged project, or facing a challenge that needs collaborative problem‑solving or support, we are here to help.
Send us an email to connect with us, communityimpact@ku.edu. A member of our team will follow up to learn more, discuss options, and identify the best next steps.
What You Can Request
Request Support for a Project or Initiative
If you are planning or implementing a community-engaged effort and need assistance our team can help identify tools, resources, or collaboration opportunities. The Office of Community Impact can co-sponsor appropriate community engagement opportunities with campus and community partners.
Request a Consultation
Meet with OCI staff to talk through project, partnership development, engagement strategies, the Engaged KU Community Impact framework, or questions related to community-engaged research, service, or programming.
Share an Idea, Opportunity, or Community Priority
If you see an opportunity for collaboration or have an idea that could benefit campus or community partners, we welcome you to share it. We're always looking for ways to support innovative approaches to community impact.
Tell Us About a Challenge You're Experiencing in Advancing Community Engagement
If you are encountering barriers or emerging needs in your work, we can help you identify possible supports, partners, or solutions.
Who Can Reach Out?
- Community organizations seeking to partner with KU
- KU faculty, staff and units engaged in community-centered work
- Students or student groups planning engagement activities
- Local or regional partners exploring collaboration with the university
If your request isn't a perfect match for our office, we will help connect you to the appropriate KU unit or community partner.
What Happens After You Submit?
After receiving your request, our team will:
- Review your request
- Identify the best staff member or unit to respond
- Reach out to schedule a brief conversation
- Share recommendations, connections, or next steps
We look forward to partnering with you to strengthen community impact across KU and beyond.