Resources and Opportunities

The Office of Community Impact (OCI) connects KU faculty, staff, students, and community partners with resources and opportunities needed to strengthen community-engaged work. Explore the information below to learn about upcoming engagement opportunities and resources to promote, recognize, and reward impactful efforts. 

• Visit the Community Engagement Awards and Recognition section to learn about current award programs, eligibility criteria, nomination processes, and past awardees. There are internal and external awards and recognition available to promote community-engaged teaching, research, and service to showcase exemplary academic–community partnerships that advance community impact. 
• The Community Engagement Opportunities section provides information about upcoming opportunities that may be available internally or externally, including calls for participation in engagement projects and ways community organizations can connect with KU expertise or resources. Whether you want to get involved, develop a new partnership, or explore collaborative possibilities, you’ll find regularly updated opportunities here.
• The Community Engagement Resources section offers practical tools, guides, and references to aide in advancing community engagement and impact, including through professional development networks, conferences, and publication and journal outlets.