Listen
Learn from community voices, experiences, and priorities.
Office of Public Engagement
Bringing campus and community together to create lasting impact.
The Campus-Community Compact brings university and community partners together to identify shared priorities, strengthen collaboration, and develop projects that support Champaign-Urbana and the people who live, learn, and work here.
About the Compact
Campus and Community Working Together
Established in response to Chancellor Jones’ 2020 Call to Action against racism and social injustice, the Campus-Community Compact brings together nearly 150 campus and community leaders to turn shared priorities into action. Through six focus areas, partners combine knowledge, resources, and sustained collaboration to expand opportunity and strengthen Champaign-Urbana.
2026 Building Beyond Barriers
Grant Winners Announced
Meet the newest university-community projects advancing shared priorities, strengthening partnerships, and creating meaningful impact across Champaign-Urbana and beyond.
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How the Compact Works
How Partnership Becomes Action
The Compact transforms community priorities into collaborative action through an ongoing cycle of listening, partnership, implementation, and continuous learning.
Convene
Bring campus and community partners together.
Prioritize
Identify shared opportunities and challenges.
Partner
Align expertise, resources, and relationships.
Act
Develop collaborative projects and initiatives.
Learn
Evaluate outcomes and strengthen future partnerships.
Shared Priorities
Six Interconnected Focus Areas
Each focus area connects to the others through shared goals, collaborative planning, and coordinated action.
Programs in Action
Partnership in Practice
Compact initiatives connect community knowledge with university resources through education, exploration, and shared problem-solving.
K–12 Professional Development
TEACH Academy
TEACH Academy brings educators, community partners, and university expertise together to strengthen learning opportunities and support young people.
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iExplore Illinois
iExplore Illinois connects K-12 students with structured campus visits, hands-on learning, academic pathways, and career possibilities at Illinois.
Visit iExplore IllinoisCommunity Technology Support
Community Tech Time
Community Tech Time provides free technical support, internet access, and community online instruction at locations across Champaign-Urbana.
- Help with phones, laptops, and tablets
- Help with email and apps
- Assistance accessing social services
- Search and apply for jobs online
- Internet access and online instruction
- Other everyday technology needs
Fall Open Office Hours
Coming Soon
Updated fall office hours and locations will be posted when they are available.
Program Contact
Connect With the Campus-Community Compact
Whether you are exploring a partnership, interested in a focus area, or looking for a place to begin, we are here to help.