About
The Office of Outreach and Engagement supports community-engaged work across the University of Connecticut.
Mission
The mission of O&E is to empower faculty, students, and staff to co-create knowledge with their community, achieving a meaningful impact.
Mission alignment
UConn’s 2025–2030 strategic plan calls for stronger community engagement through research, learning, and public service. It also calls for clearer ways to show UConn’s local, national, and global impact.
Strategic goals
- Build support and recognition for engaged work by faculty, staff, and students.
- Develop useful solutions with communities.
- Prepare students for civic engagement.
- Support the long-term strength of the Office of Outreach and Engagement.
Our values
The office values strong research, partnerships that benefit everyone involved, shared knowledge, and learning that builds ethical and social responsibility.