This page lists databases that include resources relevant to community engagement and to the development of community-university partnerships. Databases contain information such as the interests and expertise of faculty, listings of partnerships that exist between university units and community partners, and projects and programs that might be of interest to community partners. If you would like help finding the information you need, contact Sara Axtell to be connected with a university-community liaison. If you work in a University unit that hosts a database that you would like to see listed in the directory, contact [email protected].
College of Liberal Arts Search for Faculty Experts
A searchable database of faculty and a directory of faculty by topic area.
https://apps.cla.umn.edu/directory/
Community Service-Learning Center’s Community Partners
Listing of community organizations that have partnerships with the Community Service-Learning Center, organized by location.
http://www.servicelearning.umn.edu/info/partners.html
Educator Resources
The University of Minnesota is working on issues related to educational equity and closing the acheivement gap. This list contains resources for address these issues.
Experts@Minnesota
Explore profiles, expertise, and research with the University of Minnesota's expertise site.
Extension Staff Directory
Searchable database of Extension staff and resource directory by topic.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/staffdirectory/
Hennepin-University Partnership Experts
Includes links to directories listing experts in a variety of areas both at University of Minnesota and at Hennepin County.
https://hup.umn.edu/find-expert
Humphrey School of Public Affairs Directory of Faculty Members and Other Instructors
Directory of Humphrey faculty searchable by name or area of expertise.
http://www.hhh.umn.edu/people/faculty_fellows.html
Law School Faculty by Expertise
A comprehensive listing of the faculty and their areas of expertise is provided by subject area.
https://www.law.umn.edu/our-faculty/faculty-directory
localfoods.umn.edu
Includes a searchable database of local foods experts, and a directory by topic.
http://localfoods.umn.edu/experts
School of Public Health Faculty Search
Searchable database of School of Public Health faculty.
Youth Central
Database that includes opportunities for children and youth including summer camps, after school enrichment, online experiences, and places to visit.