IMPACT

IMPACT is more than just a word. It stands for Innovative Mission Projects Accelerating Community Transformation. 

Through the Office of Innovative Mission Projects Accelerating Community Transformation (IMPACT), Niagara University promotes a model of mission driven change through project based learning, leadership, and civic engagement to address critical needs in the greater Western New York region, with an emphasis on the city of Niagara Falls, NY.  The office works closely with faculty, advisors, students, campus club groups, residents, school districts, community based organizations, and businesses to build on existing direct, indirect, research and advocacy based contributions of service.

The IMPACT office is responsible for the collection of service activity occurring both on and off campus and for reporting the economic value of service provided by the more than 100 Niagara University registered clubs and organizations. The economic impact value of service is calculated based on the number of collective volunteer hours the students, faculty and staff contribute in local communities based on Federal guidelines for service hours. 

At the heart of IMPACT’s mission is the advancement of the culture of civic and community engagement that exists at NU through closer alignment with the university’s Vincentian mission and Strategic Vision Commitments. The model accentuates career preparation and workforce development through service.  Broad integration of civic and community engagement into the university’s academic curricula leverages the expertise of NU professors and strengthens the University-Community partnership.