Impact Learning Office

• In the Spring 2022 term, the Impact Learning Office took students on field trips to a genetics laboratory, the Menil Collection, and an insurance/risk management firm to learn about opportunities and the impact of these organizations.
• In the Fall 2022 term students visited the Houston Astros organization to learn about careers and internships in a sports organization.

• The Impact Learning Office hosted four (4) workshops over the summer to connect students with faculty and staff who facilitate these experiences, the students who participated, and representatives from partner organizations that help facilitate these.

• The Impact Learning Office supported 79 student interns across diverse fields with stipends aimed at assisting them financially.

• Service learning allows students to participate in 10 or more hours dedicated to projects that serve the community.
• The number of Service Learning courses offered has doubled compared to last fall.

Gator Impact Fellows

The Gator Impact Fellows (GIF) Program at the University of Houston-Downtown recognizes undergraduates who complete three High-Impact Practices (HIPs), including  study abroad, internships, undergraduate research, service learning, capstones, grant-funded community engagement projects or community service (minimum 100 verified hours). A maximum of two HIPs can be the same type. With flexible options and credit for past activities, the program helps students build real-world skills, expand their networks, and boost their resumes. Eligible part- or full-time students with a 2.0 GPA or higher can earn recognition through graduation cords, certificates, and more—making their college experience both meaningful and career-ready.

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