Colorado State University is classified as a Carnegie Engaged University in Curricular Engagement & Outreach and Partnerships. Colorado State University is a member of the National Outreach Scholarship Conference.
The Value Chain of Colorado Agriculture study offers a new look at Colorado's agricultural industry by mapping the economic relationships among the various industry sectors. Information, including the complete study, executive summary, insights and conclusions, news release and contact information; or a video overview.
The Office of Engagement and the Office of External Relations are co-sponsoring a 2-day traveling tour of Colorado for CSU faculty members. Read more.
Over 200 community members have joined forces to connect CSU, downtown Fort Collins, and Poudre River resources. Read their action plan, or get involved at univercityconnections.org
In the fall of 2012, 50 of 59 Colorado counties with CSU Extension services returned survey information. Read the results of the 2012 survey of Colorado county commissioners (PDF).
Learn more about the most up-to-date drought-related resources and information from CSU Extension and its partnering agencies. Or read more about drought and wildfire in the West in "Rural Connections", a publication of the Western Rural Development Center.
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As a local community connection for university research, information, education, expertise and youth programs, Extension delivers the latest research and local education designed to contribute to the pressing issues facing Coloradans living in both urban and rural communities.
Visit Extension Website »Colorado State University's online and distance programs leverage Colorado State's diverse academic resources and are designed for anyone, from working professionals to retirees, seeking to advance their education with the resources and distinction of a great university.
Visit Online Plus »The Community and Economic Development Office partners with local, state, and other organizations to foster local development opportunities. The Office extends economic research and other university resources to communities around the state.
Visit Community Development Website »The Colorado Water Institute (CWI), an affiliate of Colorado State University, exists for the express purpose of focusing the water expertise of higher education on the evolving water concerns and problems being faced by Colorado citizens in the 21st century.
Visit CWI Website »Located in Sterling, the Northeast Regional Engagement Center is a community resource for northeastern Colorado. The Center offers conference and meeting space, video capabilities, and Internet access to support community organizations and business leaders.
Visit NREC Website »The non-partisan Bighorn Leadership Development Program offers its participants an opportunity to become involved in the issues that face Colorado, and has supplied almost 300 Coloradans with the tools they need to run for public office, develop public policy, or engage in community activism.
Visit Bighorn Website »The Regional Economics Institute (REI) provides research-based information, analysis and strategies to decision makers across Colorado as they work to strengthen regional and state economies.
Visit REI Website »The Office of Engagement coordinates several CSU partnerships with Russian institutions, including Saratov State University in Saratov. The Office also coordinates the International Center for German-Russian Studies at CSU.
Visit Russian Partnerships Website »The Office of Engagement and the College of Agricultural Sciences are partners in agricultural and rural development initiatives with East China Normal University, Anhui Agricultural University, and Northwest China University.
Visit the agriculture and rural initiatives in China website