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Community Engagement and Partnerships
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Community Engagement and Partnerships

The Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships advances the University’s community and business engagement efforts to establish and strengthen partnerships that support mutually aligned needs and priorities. This office also leads efforts to embed civility and a culture of care throughout the campus, helping to enhance the safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, faculty, and guests.

Community Outreach and Partnership Development

Engagement with local communities, non-profit organizations, and businesses to identify needs and opportunities for collaboration.

  • Community Partnerships
    Community Partnerships

    Serve as a central hub with a menu of options for external organizations seeking to engage with UNF. Collaborate with community groups aligned with the University’s mission to advance mutual needs and priorities, including service on boards and committees.

  • Connections with Business Leaders
    Connections with Business Leaders

    Meet with business leaders regularly to help connect them with UNF resources, including research opportunities, student internship programs, and badging and credentialing offerings.

  • Council on Community Engagement and Partnerships
    Council on Community Engagement and Partnerships

    Convene a campus-based advisory group to provide thought leadership and other strategic and technical advice to the Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships. 

UNF Community Engagement

Facilitation of campus connections to embed civility and a culture of care throughout UNF by coordinating best practices, resources and skill development that all members of our campus community need to thrive.

  • Campus Connection
    Campus Connection

    Host activities and events that promote civility while facilitating dialogue and exchange of knowledge. These would include:

    • Discussions hosted at UNF on timely and relevant topics impacting the campus
    • Seminars and workshops focused on teaching skills that support dialogue
    • Motivational speakers share their personal stories of resilience and other life lessons
    • Badges on civil discourse and resiliency
  • UNF’s Values
    UNF’s Values

    Work with campus departments to develop and maintain training focused on introducing and reinforcing UNF’s values throughout the campus.

    • Accountability
    • Integrity
    • Excellence
    • Civility
    • Culture of Care
  • Mentoring
    Mentoring

    Connect students with mentors on campus and in the community who will support their adjustment to college and their professional development from enrollment to employment and beyond. Provide ongoing support, training, and other resources to mentees and mentors.