Faculty and Staff Community Partnerships

Do you have a course, research project, program, event, or idea that could benefit from a community connection?
The Center for Community Engagement and Experiential Learning (CCEEL) serves as a starting point for SVSU faculty and staff seeking to work with community organizations. You do not need to have a community partner already identified. Tell us what you are hoping to accomplish, and we will help explore possible partners, university resources, and next steps.

How CCEEL Can Help

CCEEL may be able to assist with:

• Finding a community partner for a course or class project
• Developing a service-learning or experiential-learning activity
• Connecting faculty expertise or research with a community need
• Identifying volunteer and community-engagement opportunities for students
• Finding community speakers, professionals, or subject-matter experts
• Supporting community-based programs, events, or workshops
• Exploring internships and other student learning opportunities
• Strengthening an existing community partnership
• Connecting with nonprofit organizations, schools, public agencies, or businesses
• Exploring other ideas that support community and student success

How It Works
1. Share Your Idea
Complete the Faculty and Staff Partnership Request Form and tell us about your course, project, program, event, or other proposed activity.

2. Talk With Us
CCEEL will learn more about your goals, timeline, intended participants, student involvement, and desired outcomes. We may contact you if additional information is needed.

3. Explore Possible Connections
CCEEL will review relevant community relationships and university resources to identify possible partners and appropriate next steps.

4. Make the Connection
When an appropriate connection is identified, CCEEL can facilitate an introduction or help arrange an initial conversation.

5. Develop and Maintain the Partnership
Faculty or staff members and community partners will work together to define the activity, responsibilities, expectations, and intended outcomes. CCEEL will follow up to learn how the connection developed and whether additional support is needed.

Start a Conversation
You do not need to have every detail finalized before contacting CCEEL. Begin by telling us about your idea, the type of community connection or support you are seeking, and what you hope to accomplish.

Submit a Faculty and Staff Partnership Request
Submitting a request begins the conversation but does not guarantee that a specific partner, resource, or opportunity will be available. CCEEL will review your request and help determine an appropriate path forward.

Contact Us
Center for Community Engagement and Experiential Learning
GN 103
communityengagement@svsu.edu
989-964-2112