Overview of University Outreach & Engagement
The Office of University Outreach & Engagement provides the following resources to support and strengthen the outreach and engagement work of Ohio State faculty and staff:
Funding Support
Apply for grants to develop or expand partnerships with the community. Since 1998, more than 100 grants and mini-grants have been awarded.
Connections
Find support for outreach and engagement in your college or unit on our list of College and Unit Contacts. Call on us for help in connecting with campus or community partners.
Outreach and Engagement Database
Enter information about your own outreach and engagement projects or search the database for other projects by faculty name, department, college, or type of project.
Roads Scholars Tour
Join the Office of University Outreach & Engagement for an annual 2-day tour of Ohio State community partnerships across the state. Meet fellow faculty who are working with community partners, talk with current and future Ohio State students, learn from business and community leaders, and get to know other faculty who may be partners for future projects. E-mail outreach@osu.edu to learn more about this unique event.
Outreach and Engagement Newsletter
Learn about grant opportunities and upcoming conferences and get updates on local outreach and engagement events through our monthly newsletter. Get on our mailing list by contacting outreach@osu.edu. Read past issues online.
Information
Find guidance for documenting engagement activities and resources for discussing, developing, and/or evaluating outreach and scholarship within your unit.
James F. Patterson Land-Grant University Lecture
At this annual lecture, hear a prominent speaker address the range of challenges facing land-grant institutions in the 21st century.
Celebrating Success
Share your stories of successful community partnerships. Read about the impact of Ohio State’s engagement with the community in our publications and reports of outreach and engagement award nominees.
Professional Development
Attend our workshops and conferences to learn more about engagement and to enhance your skills. To receive notification of professional development events, e-mail outreach@osu.edu or call 614/688-3041.
Outreach Scholarship Conference
Cosponsored with Pennsylvania State University, University of Wisconsin-Extension/UW Colleges, and University of Georgia, this conference brings together university faculty, staff, students, and community members to discuss community-university partnerships, drawing speakers and participants from across the country.
