Engagement

The Office of Outreach and Engagement (OE) provides leadership, collaboration and support, to establish pathways to partnership for citizens, organizations and business seeking assistance, non-credit education or professional development. OE emphasizes public engagement and collaboration to address the state’s most pressing issues, such as workforce development and readiness, K-12 education, environmental sustainability and healthcare.
ATTENTION UNH FACULTY AND STAFF
Oversees

Leitzel Center
Working to transform education in elementary and secondary schools, and in non-formal settings through high quality research, carefully examined practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

UNH Extension
Strengthening people and communities in New Hampshire by providing trusted knowledge, practical education and cooperative solutions.

Educational Talent Search
Preparing limited income, first generation New Hampshire youth to complete postsecondary education.

UNH Youth Programs
Providing learning and development opportunities for K–12 students on the Durham UNH campus and throughout the state.

UNH Professional Development & Training
Serving individuals, businesses, schools and organizations in state and region by providing accessible professional development opportunities.

Upward Bound
Since 1965, helping low income and first generation high school students in the Granite State to succeed in high school and college.
Kenneth J. La Valley, PhD
Vice Provost, University Outreach and Engagement
Director, UNH Cooperative Extension
UNH Professional Development & Training
Phone: (603) 862-4343
Email: ken.lavalley@unh.edu