Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (formerly Community Service Center) in the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management
Permanent URI for this community
The Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (formerly Community Service Center) at the University of Oregon is an interdisciplinary institute that assists Oregon communities by providing planning and technical assistance to help solve local issues and improve the quality of life for Oregon residents. The role of the Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE) is to link the skills, expertise, and innovation of higher education with the economic development and environmental needs of communities and regions in the State of Oregon, thereby providing service to Oregon and learning opportunities to the students involved.
Through IPRE programs, students gain important service and professional experience by helping to solve community and regional in addition to establishing relationships and strengthening partnerships between faculty and students on Oregon university campuses, community representatives, state and local agencies, and non-profit organizations.
For more information about the institute and its programs visit the IPRE web site.