Community Impact
Boise State’s metropolitan setting and close proximity to rural Idaho make it the ideal location for community-based learning. Students, faculty and staff engage with the community to learn collectively in order to address challenges that impact everyone in urban and rural settings.
Solving challenges
SPS’ mission centers around preparing problem-solvers and leaders. Since our founding over 10 years ago, we’ve focused on utilizing the community as our classroom.
Engaged faculty and staff
At the School of Public Service, our faculty and staff members are dedicated to being involved and active members of our community. Check out our list of links to see where we show up beyond campus boundaries.
Competition
Take part in the annual Impact Challenge – reverse pitch community challenge competition.
Service
Service-Learning is integrated into courses that meet a community need.
By the numbers
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$896K
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Our graduates agree
“One of the most valuable things I found during my time in SPS was a support system. People are there to help you in gaining the most from your education.”
-Nathaniel Campbell
Specific Programs
In all SPS programs, there are ways to get involved and make an impact on the community. Here’s a few to get you started.