Community Partners

Community organizations possess invaluable expertise and experience in demonstrating the ideals of civic engagement. The Center for Student Engagement seeks non-profit and government organizations who wish to join as co-educators by providing valuable opportunities for student involvement. In offering these volunteers co-curricular (not-for-credit) experiences, you are helping to teach students the importance of being informed and responsible citizens.

A major focal point of our partnerships with community organizations is to provide entry-level civic pathways. This means offering opportunities with minimal barriers to participation such as advanced or technical skills, long-term commitments, or significant amounts of training. These types of opportunities allow students to explore community needs and their own values in order to find a cause or organization they wish to pursue farther.

If you have opportunities for students to participate in the work of your organization and you wish to contribute to their educational experience, please consider partnering with the Center for Student Engagement.

Community Partners Opportunities

Community partners have a variety of opportunities to work with the Center for Student Engagement. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Host student volunteers to help with an event or project
  • Participate in campus events, such as information fairs and community service days
  • Participating in Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Advisory Board
  • Participate in selection committees for student civic engagement recognition programs
  • Participate in planning committees for student/community events
  • Attending the Center for Student Engagement's annual Civic Engagement Recognition Breakfast

Community Partnership Process and Requirements

The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) serves to create, maintain, and sustain partnerships with our local community. We look forward to partnering with you to enhance the learning experience of Nevada students.

How to Become a Community Partner

Step 1: Determine if your organization is a Community Partner with the University

  1. Visit: University Community Partners
  2. If Yes, proceed to updating or creating GivePulse page
  3. If No, establish a partnership
  4. If Unsure, check partnership status: University Partner List

Step 2: Establish partnership (if needed)

  1. Visit: Becoming a Partner
    1. Submit Learning Site Assessment Form
    2. Submit Community Organization Agreement Submission Form
    3. Visit FAQ for more assistance
  2. Await University Partnership approval email from the Risk Management Department

Step 3: Set up an introductory meeting

  1. Please contact studentengagement@unr.edu to connect with the Student Engagement Outreach Coordinator
  2. Get set up on GivePulse, our volunteer platform to connect with student volunteers (training will be provided by Student Engagement Outreach Coordinator)
    1. Listed Non-profit Community Partners on GivePulse
    2. Affiliate your group with the University
    3. Confirm group affiliation with the University
    4. Post volunteer opportunities on GivePulse
    5. Engage and track volunteer participation

Step 4: Ongoing collaboration and support

  1. Maintain active partnership by updating GivePulse events regularly
  2. Contact Center for Student Engagement for additional resources

The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) serves to create, maintain and sustain partnerships with our local community. We look forward to partnering with you to enhance the learning experience of Nevada students.