University of Michigan School of Information
Community Engagement
Engaging with public sector organizations is part of the mission of the School of Information and an important part of creating engaged students and citizens. Through partnering with non-profit organizations, UMSI students work on challenges facing communities and organizations to enhance their capacity and provide community-centered recommendations and solutions.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Alternative Spring Break
Proposal open date: June 1
Proposal close date: January 5
Project timeline: February 28-March 4, 2022
Project duration: 1 week
Number of projects needed: 20
Global Information Engagement Program - SI 688
Proposal open date: June 1
Proposal close date: November 15
Project timeline: May-July
Project duration: 12 weeks
Number of projects needed: 8
SI 688: Global Information Engagement Program Syllabus
Design Jams
Proposal open date: June 1
Proposal close date: Clients accepted on a rolling basis
Project timeline: Clients accepted on a rolling basis
Project duration: 2-3 weeks
Number of projects needed: 5
Note: This program runs in both the fall and winter semester. Projects are being recruited for both terms.
UMSI Community Corps
Proposal open date: June 1
Proposal close date: August 2 (for September-December project), November 2 (for January-April project)
Project timeline: September-December or January-April
Project duration: 15 weeks
Number of projects needed: 6-10
Note: This program runs in both the fall and winter semester. Projects are being recruited for both term