Let’s connect.
Whether you’re looking to collaborate with the Institute, explore a community-engaged research and learning opportunity, connect with our team, request an interview or find more ways to work with us, we’re here to help.
Choose the option below that best describes what you’re looking for.
Media Requests
Please submit all media requests to Asha Ellison, director of research translation and engagement, at Asha.Ellison@charlotte.edu. For urgent inquiries, please call Asha at (704) 687-1203.
Connection/RESEARCH Project Requests
Interested in our services? We welcome all prospective partners, collaborators and clients to fill out our connection request form. Requests are reviewed weekly and a staff member will follow up with you directly.
Questions? Contact Khou Xiong, director of community research services, at Khou.Xiong@charlotte.edu.
Community-Engaged Learning Requests
The Community-Engaged Research and Learning team brings together community expertise, faculty support and student learning to drive community partnerships, address community challenges, foster collaboration and create meaningful impact across our region.
- Tamara Johnson, director of community-engaged research and learning, at TamaraJohnson@charlotte.edu
- Holly Middleton, associate director of engaged scholarship, at holly.middleton@charlotte.edu; or
- Toye Watson, director of community and strategic partnerships at tnesmith@charlotte.edu.
Student Assistantships
Students interested in working with the Institute as a Research Assistant or Data Steward are asked to send a letter of interest listing their skills along with a copy of their resume to urbaninstitute@charlotte.edu. Current openings are posted in Hire-A-Niner. All submissions are reviewed and evaluated based on the current needs of the Institute.
Work With Us
There are no current openings at the Institute. See what jobs are available at UNC Charlotte.
For general inquiries, please email urbaninstitute@charlotte.edu.