Community Partner Directory
Our Network of Partners
Strong partnerships help advance learning, innovation, and community impact. Browse our partner directory to discover the areas across campus working alongside Central Minnesota and beyond to support students, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful change.
For general questions about exploring a community partnership, call the Center for Policy Research and Community Engagement at (320)308-4788.
SCSU Community Partner Directory
Advancement and Alumni Engagement
With Advancement and Alumni Engagement, you can reconnect with St. Cloud State, mentor or volunteer, support scholarships and programs, or discuss a gift or other philanthropic partnership.
We build partnerships with alumni, businesses, organizations, and community leaders who share a commitment to St. Cloud State, connecting their time, talents, and resources with opportunities for students and the community.
Ann Sieben, Office and Administrative Specialist, University Advancement
amsieben@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-3984
Atwood Memorial Center
The Atwood Memorial Center is available to host an event, conference, or meeting on campus, or bring a community program into the student union. We can accommodate groups of all sizes.
We provide campus event space and scheduling as well as coordinating partnerships with student organizations.
Reid Frederiksen, Assistant Director for Conference and Event Services
douglas.frederiksen@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-2075
EventServices@stcloudstate.edu
Career Center
Come to the Career Center to host an SCSU intern, recruit our students and graduates, or take part in a career fair, Traveling Career Center Tuesdays, or Walk-in Wednesdays.
The Career Center connects employers and community organizations with students for internships and professional roles; manages employer relations and on-campus recruiting.
Shantelle Kane, Associate Director for Employer Relations
shantelle.kane@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-0070
Hailey Olson, Executive Director, Career Center
haolson@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-5182
Center for Policy Research and Community Engagement (CPRCE)
Explore CPRCE to partner with faculty and staff on research of relevance to central Minnesota, or seek engagement of SCSU with the communities we serve.
CPRCE excels at applied policy research and community gatherings.
Dr. King Banaian, Director
kbanaian@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-4757
College of Arts and Sciences
Connect with the College of Arts and Sciences if you would like to put students to work on a research, policy, data, communications, or field project in the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities.
The College of Arts and Sciences coordinates course-embedded projects, capstones, practica, and other experiential placements with community organizations.
Dan Huwe, Director of Community Partnerships
drhuwe@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-3112
College of Business, Engineering, and Technology
Connect with the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology to put students to work on a business analysis, engineering design, software, manufacturing, or supply chain project.
The College of Business, Engineering, and Technology coordinates course-embedded projects, capstones, practica, and other experiential placements with community organizations in this college.
Gretchen Huwe, Interim Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs
gdhuwe@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-6523
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Connect with the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences to host student teachers, clinical or health practicum students, or social work and human services field placements.
The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences coordinates course-embedded projects, capstones, practica, and other experiential placements with community organizations in this college.
Stephanie Peterson, Director of Placements
stephanie.peterson@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-0142
Community Garden
Reach out to the Community Garden to discuss becoming a partner on food access, bring a group for volunteer work or a tour, host a garden-based workshop or cooking demonstration, grow culturally significant crops, or explore how to build reciprocal partnerships.
We grow food with and for the community. Partners include the Indigenous Peoples Task Force, the African American Male Forum, Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, YouthSet, Chateau Waters, TriCAP, United Way, and local restaurants. We host volunteer groups, tours, preservation and cooking workshops, and seasonal events.
Dr. Tracy Ore, Professor of Sociology and Director, SCSU Community Garden
teore@stcloudstate.edu
320-492-6724
Institutional Effectiveness
Come to Institutional Effectiveness to learn how the university confirms academic quality, fosters continuous improvement, and ensures accountability; participate in academic program reviews; or help ensure graduates are prepared for careers and civic engagement.
Our office co-creates accreditation documentation; conducts academic program reviews; reviews assessment of student learning; develops continuous improvement initiatives; and secures engagement documentation supporting the Carnegie Community Engagement classification.
Dr. Michele Mumm, Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Quality
michelem@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-4066
Office of the President
Reach out to the Office of the President to invite the President to an event or request them to speak at your event, or to schedule a meeting with the President or the Vice President for Strategy, Communications & Institutional Research.
The Office of the President is proud to work towards strategic alignment across the university's community partnerships.
Meredith Athman, Executive Assistant to the President
mlathman@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-2102
Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)
Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) can train your workforce, build a customized course for your employees, or explore non-credit programs.
PACE excels at customized incumbent-worker training, professional development, and continuing education, including training built with regional employers under Minnesota Job Skills Partnership awards.
Ileana Merten, Director, Workforce Development
ileana.merten@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-6160
Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)
Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) can plan a conference or training event for your professional organization, partner with us to build a customized course or specialized credentialing program, or explore non-credit programs.
PACE provides event and conference planning, management, and credentialing services for professional organizations, companies, and continuing education. Services are available at the St. Cloud main campus, the Twin Cities campus, or your preferred location around the state.
Kassidi Andres, Projects & Events Specialist
kassidi.andres@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-5759
Research, Advanced Studies, and Partnerships (RASP)
RASP welcomes you to bring an idea, a question, a research challenge, or a need.
RASP builds pilots, research projects, pathways, proposals, training, and public-facing experiences with community partners, and sees them through to an agreement.
Dr. Sarah Sengupta, Interim Associate Dean,
sarah.sengupta@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-3225
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Connect with the SBDC to start, purchase, finance, or grow a small business. Receive free, confidential, one-on-one consulting for business planning, financial projections, market research, and business challenges.
The SBDC Collaborates with economic development organizations, lenders, and community partners to support entrepreneurs, strengthen existing businesses, and promote regional economic growth.
Elizabeth Valencia-Borgert, Program Coordinator
ecvalenciaborgert@stcloudstate.edu
sbdc@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-4842
Mike Heen, Director
michael.heen@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-2254
University Archives
Come to University Archives to explore the archive collections or inquire about holding a collection in the university archives.
Alumni and community members are welcome to use, explore, or contribute to the archive collections.
Tom Steman, University Archivist and Professor
tdsteman@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-4753
University Library
The University Library invites all to become a community patron.
Alumni and community members are welcome to use the University Library collections for research and study. Visit the circulation desk with an ID to obtain your library card.
Melissa Prescott, Professor and Department Chair
mkprescott@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-4751
University Communications
Reach out to University Communications to reach a faculty expert for comment, or work with us to tell the story of a shared project.
University Communications provides media relations, expert referral, and communication about university–community work.
Zach Dwyer, Media Relations Coordinator
zachary.dwyer@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-3104