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

Engaging with Communities - SI 547

Proposal open date: June 1
Proposal close date: August 2
Project timeline: September-December
Project duration: 15 weeks 
Number of projects needed: 10

SI 547: Engaging with Communities 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.