Mission

To forge and maintain effective community partnerships, promote community-engaged research, and serve as a catalyst for applying the university's resources and expertise to enhance the well-being of communities.

Vision

A sustainable system of interconnections between the faculty and students of UMass Lowell and needs and assets of communities that will significantly enhance our university and our communities.

Goals

CCRE’s goals are deeply connected to the community engagement priorities of UMass Lowell and the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
  • Foster strong, sustainable connections among faculty, staff, students and community partners.
  • Ensure community partnerships are equitable and responsive to community needs.
  • Build and share expertise in community-engaged research and scholarship.
  • Increase access to and capacity for securing diverse funding for community-engaged initiatives.
  • Raise the profile of community-engaged work.
  • Support and develop students as future community-engaged scholars and professionals.
  • Support and/or promote the development of institutional infrastructure to support and streamline community engagement efforts.