Syracuse University Community Engagement & Economic Development

The office of Community Engagement & Economic development is responsbile for implementation and fulfillment of externally funded, university-community projects to advance key community engagement projects, including the Near Westside Arts, Technology and Design Quarter, the Connective Corridor, the South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) and the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems. The office facilitates collaboration of students, faculty and the University's community partners at each of these sites. In addition, the office works with the University community to identify future engagement initiatives, the best places to create them, and opportunities for new external support.