Who We Are
CommUniverCity is a unique community-university-city partnership that engages local residents, faculty and students at San José State University in learning projects that accomplish neighborhood-defined goals.
Our mission is to build stronger communities by engaging SJSU students and community residents in collaborative projects that improve the quality of life in Central San José.
Engage
projects seek to benefit residents by expanding understanding of and improving capacity for improving community health and the environment.
Learn
projects support the creation of a college-going culture using the SJSU student experience as a living lab and enhancing curricular instruction in English, STEM, and the social sciences.
Build
projects address urban infrastructure issues that represent the priorities of local low-income neighborhoods, seeking to direct city resources to community aspirations.
Since CommUniverCity's Inception in 2005
Community Residents Engaged
Community Engaged Learners
(SJSU Students)
Value
Get Involved
Thanks for finding us! We’re looking forward to learning more about you. No matter if you are a freshman or a senior, there are jobs positions and internships for you.
Find below part-time SJSU student positions that are currently open at CommUniverCity.
If you are interested in learning about how non profits work or what community engagement and organizing is all about, check out the details below.
81% of our SJSU student volunteers reported gaining a sense of belonging through their work on CommUniverCity projects. So, come join us and make a difference in your community!
” The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. “
– Coretta Scott King
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