Welcome to USI Outreach and Engagement where our mission is outreach. We complement the University's traditional role by providing and facilitating quality educational, research and technical services for people, groups and organizations in Indiana and the Tri-State. These activities support and promote individual well-being, social and cultural enrichment, economic opportunity and regional development.
USI Mission:
USI is an engaged learning community committed to exceptional education. We exist to provide an educated citizenry that can engage in a civil manner within a community with divergent ideas and cultural differences. We prepare our students to lead and make positive contributions to our state, their communities, and to be lifetime learners in a diverse and global society.
USI Community Engagement Definition and Purpose:
USI follows the Carnegie Foundation Elective Classification definition of Community Engagement as the collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity. The purpose of community engagement is the partnership of college and university knowledge and resources with those of the public and private sectors to enrich scholarship, research, and creative activity; enhance curriculum, teaching, and learning; prepare educated, engaged citizens; strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility; address critical societal issues; and contribute to the public good.
Departments
Center for Applied Research
Mobilizing USI's resources to support the growth of regional businesses, organizations and communities.
Charter Schools Office
Serving as a responsive and responsible charter school authorizer in Indiana.
College Achievement Program
Offering USI courses to outstanding high school students.
Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training
Building strategic education partnerships that enhance organizational success while customizing professional development and training programs to meet your needs.
Historic New Harmony
Inspiring innovation and progressive thought through programs and collections while preserving its utopian legacy.
Historic Southern Indiana
Promoting and preserving the region's heritage, rich in historical, natural and recreational resources.
Lifelong Learning
Connecting individuals and communities with professional development, continuing education and personal enrichment noncredit courses and certifications.
New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art
Promoting discourse about and access to contemporary art in New Harmony.
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Army ROTC)
Educating and developing cadets as scholars, athletes, and leaders to become commissioned officers of character.
Safety Training
Training contract employees working in the region on the ARSC Basic Orientation Plus® (BOP) and Refresher standards and best practices as a member of the Tri-State Industrial Safety Council. Spanish speaking classes available.
Service Learning
Providing consultation and resources to assist faculty, staff, students and community partners in planning and executing effective service-learning projects.
Southern Indiana Japanese School
Educating children of Japanese citizens working in the region to remain aligned with their peers in Japan and prepare for a smooth reintegration into Japanese schools upon their return.
USI @ Innovation Pointe
Connecting USI’s facilitation, coaching and training resources to the heart of Downtown Evansville.
Veteran, Military and Family Resource Center
Providing support to military-connected students for your educational mission.