Partner with SVSU

Have an idea, need, opportunity, or challenge that could benefit from a connection with Saginaw Valley State University?

The Center for Community Engagement and Experiential Learning (CCEEL) serves as a starting point for community organizations seeking to connect with SVSU. You do not need to know which department, faculty member, or office to contact. Tell us what you are trying to accomplish, and we will help identify the right university resources and connections.

How It Works

1. Share Your Need or Idea

• Tell us about your organization, your goals, and the type of support, partnership, or connection you are seeking.

2. Talk With Us

• CCEEL will learn more about your needs, timeline, and goals so we can better understand how SVSU may be able to engage.

3. Connect with SVSU

• We will help connect you with the appropriate faculty, staff, students, academic programs, offices, or university resources.

4. Build the Partnership

• Together, we will explore opportunities that are mutually beneficial for your organization, SVSU, our students, and the broader community

5. Stay Connected

• Our goal is to build lasting relationships. CCEEL will continue to serve as a point of connection as your partnership with SVSU develops.

Ways We Can Connect

• Community partnerships may include:
• Student internships and experiential learning
• Service-learning and class projects
• Faculty expertise and consultation
• Research and community-based projects
• Volunteer opportunities
• Student organization connections
• Workforce and professional development
• Community events and programs
• Meeting and convening opportunities
• Grant and collaborative funding opportunities
• Other ideas that support community and student success

Start a Conversation

You do not have to know exactly what type of partnership you need. Start by telling us about your organization, your idea, or the challenge you are trying to address.

Submit a Community Partnership Request

CCEEL will help you find the right path into SVSU.