Community
Insights
In the Office of Engagement and Extension, we work in partnership with communities, organizations, policymakers, and many others across Colorado. We learn and work together to exchange, develop, and apply knowledge so that individuals and communities thrive through learning.
Regional Highlights
Our work across Colorado
Find impact highlights and insights into the work that happens in Colorado. Learn how we’re solving unique challenges, advancing engagement and research, partnering with communities, and delivering educational programming and resources across the state.
Impact reports
Community needs assessment
At the foundation of our work is an understanding of evolving community needs and our roles as a partner working and innovating with Coloradans to co-create knowledge and science-informed solutions.
In 2026 we are launching a statewide community needs assessment to learn more about changing local community needs and to identify the potential areas of highest-priority education, research, and partnership, as well as inform future programming. The survey is planned to include a statewide survey; secondary data review; and community conversation opportunities. Learn more about the survey process.
Our last statewide needs assessment was conducted in 2020 and identified the need for expanding Extension’s work in health programming and resources around the state.
Public officials survey
We also learn by inviting state and local public officials to provide insights about CSU’s programs across the state. We receive input about Extension offerings and changing community needs and opportunities. We use these insights to inform our planning processes and to gather feedback on our progress.
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