"Being able to work within the field is an amazing experience that I think individuals should take advantage of while in their undergrad careers. Having real world experiences has shaped my undergrad career and has prepared me greatly for my future."
What is the Undergraduate Engagement Corps?
The Undergraduate Engagement Corps (UEC) program provides full-time undergraduate students with training in critical areas of community engagement, including community-engaged research and building community partnerships. The full UEC program consists of:
A 1 s.h. seminar* in the Spring semester focused on best practices and principles of community engagement.
Community engagement workshops and events held on campus and in the community.
Mentorship on the development of a community-engaged project based in your hometown.
An opportunity to apply for a grant designated for members of the UEC.
*The UEC 1 s.h. seminar is required and will be held on Wednesdays 10:30-11:45 for 10 weeks during the Spring semester of 2025.
Combined, the UEC seminar, workshops, projects, and grants will provide principles and practices that will allow UEC members the opportunity to implement community engagement best practices and connect with community partners across the state and beyond.
If you are an undergraduate student who is interested in addressing critical societal problems, improving quality of life, and being an engaged citizen, the UEC is right for you!
"This [program] blew me away with how applicable it was to my future career. I wasn't expecting to discover so much about myself and my passions. I think I'll carry things I learned here for the rest of my life. Genuinely."