In the Community BRINGING THE CLASSROOM TO THE COMMUNITY
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
At the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs, students learn about serving the public good by acting in the public good. Academic coursework is tied to real-world experience on issues currently facing our government and nonprofit sectors.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Our students give back to the community while they learn. A course in Economic Development allows students to act as consultants for Colorado small towns. A course in Grantwriting brings students together with nonprofits in need of grant funding. Criminal justice students analyze metro-area crime data to make recommendations for improvements in local criminal justice systems. Two types of classes are devoted entirely to community needs. Internships provide government and nonprofit employers with additional staff capacity while giving students valuable workplace experience. Client-based capstone projects provide graduate student consulting and research services to community agencies and organizations, at no cost to the client.
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CAPSTONE PROJECTS COMPLETED EACH YEAR
The School of Public Affairs provides leadership training to Colorado professionals and community members through programs such as the Denver Community Leadership Forum, The Rocky Mountain Leadership Program, the Network Leadership Training Academy and CiviCO.
COMMUNITY BOARD SERVICE Faculty and staff serve on boards of directors, advisory boards and committees for organizations such as AmeriCorps, Great Education Colorado, Growing Colorado Kids, Conservation Colorado and Denverarea charter schools.
VOLUNTEER DAYS The School of Public Affairs gives back to the community through faculty and staff volunteer days at organizations such as Metro Volunteers, Food Bank of the Rockies and the Wild Animal Sanctuary.
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INTERNSHIPS COMPLETED EACH YEAR
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