About us
Mission
The Division of Community Engagement provides Virginia Commonwealth University with a centralized administrative unit focused on community engagement and nontraditional programs. In keeping with VCU’s mission, the office:
- Facilitates and coordinates innovative academic programs, on and off campus, to enhance the community’s access to VCU.
- Supports the involvement of faculty and students on the Monroe Park Campus and MCV Campus in community partnerships.
- Creates opportunities for interdisciplinary, community-based collaborations that integrate research, teaching and service.
Organization
The Division of Community Engagement consists of the Office of Continuing Studies, Summer Studies and Special Programs, and VCU Community Solutions. The division resides within the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and assumes administrative responsibility for academic programs as well as university-community partnerships that address pressing social concerns in the community.