Institute for Community-Engaged Research Partnership
Building Strong Community
The Institute for Community-Engaged Research Partnership, a research-based advocacy, action, and development initiative at the University of Michigan-Flint, is dedicated to supporting and building our community.
In a symbolic gesture of community and partnership, the ICERP is proud to feature the work of the muralists from the Flint Public Art Project on this website.
Our Mission
Through local, state, national, and international partnerships, the ICERP will address some of the community’s key economic, environmental, and health challenges. Our mission is promoting partnerships between the UM-Flint and non-profits, especially partnerships with youth-serving non-profits in Flint, Michigan. Working closely with university faculty, students, staff, and community groups, we create, implement, and evaluate positive youth development programs and strategies. We provide a multifactor support system that enables teams of university and community experts to build their collective capacity and develop community-focused initiatives.
The Institute will continue, expand, and focus UM-Flint’s public service initiatives while centering its work on community-based, participatory investigations and solutions.