The Office of Community Engagement at the University of Iowa serves as a bridge between the university and the community. We facilitate mutually beneficial partnerships between faculty, staff, students, and community partners across our state, nation, and world. We offer trainings, workshops, and provide informational resources and expertise that empowers faculty, staff, and students to transform their teaching, learning, and research to make lasting change and a positive impact in our communities.
Apply for the 2026 Undergraduate Engagement Corps
Apply to OCE's newest program, the UEC, which will begin in the Spring semester! The program is for all undergraduate UI students interested in addressing critical societal problems, improving quality of life, and being an engaged citizen.
Apply for the 2025 Graduate Engagement Corps
The OCE is excited to open applications for our 2025 Graduate Engagement Corps (GEC). The program provides graduate and professional students with training in critical areas of community engagement, including community-engaged teaching, community-engaged research, and building community partnerships.
Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement
Over the next year, OCE and a Leadership Committee of faculty and staff will work to gather data from across campus and assemble a successful re-classification application to Carnegie.
GEC 2025 Cohort Orientation
We were thrilled to get to know our new GEC students during a three-day workshop in January. With guest speakers, breakout sessions, and project development, students developed skills in community engagement. These graduate students are enthusiastic and looking forward to engaging with community partners!
How to Be a Public Artist
Artist and UI lecturer Ali Hval leads students enrolled in the How to Be a Public Artist workshop on a tour around downtown Iowa City, showcasing her Scribble Trees and other public artwork!
