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.

Fall 2021 – Winter 2022 |  Community Engagement Opportunities

Alternative Fall Break

Proposal open date: June 1
Proposal close date: September 1
Project timeline: October 18-19, 2021
Project duration: 2 days
Number of projects needed: 3-5

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

SI 688: Global Information Engagement Program

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