UWM’s urban mission and the Spirit of The
Milwaukee Idea are exemplified by a variety of projects and organizations.
Center for Student Volunteerism and Leadership
The Center offers students volunteer opportunities
that promote personal and professional growth. Faculty, staff and alumni
wishing to volunteer can also use the services of the Center.
www.volunteer.uwm.edu
Center for Urban Initiatives and Research (CUIR)
The Center conducts social and public policy research
and helps build partnerships with a wide range of organizations to advance
community development in metropolitan Milwaukee. CUIR also offers research,
planning and evaluation services.
Center for Urban Initiatives and Research (CUIR)
Compass Guide
Compass Guide is a website to help high school
students find information on post-secondary educational opportunities.
It is designed to increase access to colleges, technical schools trades
and apprenticeships for Milwaukee residents, particularly for low income
or minority youth.
www.compassguide.org
ENTECH/Empowering Nonprofits in Technology
ENTECH provides technology support services to
nonprofit organizations, including assessments, consultation and online
resources. www.entech-online.org
EPIC/Empowering People for Informed Choices
EPIC is an interactive website providing the latest
information for parents and students about public and private K-12 schools
in Milwaukee. www.uwm.edu/EPIC
Nonprofit Portal of Greater Milwaukee - An Online
Grapevine for Milwaukee Area Nonprofits
The nonprofit portal works to strengthen the knowledge and skills of nonprofit
organizations through the collaborative development and use of on-line technologies.
www.nonprofitmilwaukee.org
Partnerships for Healthy Milwaukee
This community-wide collaboration acts as a catalyst
for establishing strategic partnerships to advance the health of Milwaukee
area residents. www.healthymilwaukee.org
UWM Institute for Service Learning
Service Learning programs bring students out of
their classrooms and into the community for experiences which offer them
a chance to enrich their academics while making a meaningful contribution
to a community organizations.
http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/ISL/
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