Who we are
The Social Impact Community (SIC) works to build a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient society — from environmental action to health and well-being, engagement, and belonging.
The community integrates sustainability principles into research, curriculum, student activities, facilities, and community engagement to address pressing societal challenges. The SIC collaborates with units throughout the college and across campus to find and implement sustainable solutions.
Changing Behaviors for Social Impact Roundtable Discussion
A workshop connecting researchers and professionals interested in using communication and engagement strategies to shift beliefs and behaviors, driving positive change in a variety of contexts.
How we help
Students
- Events: Host events to engage and educate students on social impact topics and challenges.
- Guest Speakers: Assist student organizations with hosting guest speakers.
- Sustainable Events: Provide resources and advice to hold events in a sustainable manner.
Instructors
- Curriculum: Collaborate to design sustainability-focused instruction consistent with the Principles of Responsible Management Education. Help integrate social impact topics into courses.
- Promotion: Share social impact curriculum innovations and achievements with our network.
Researchers
- Funding: Support researchers who study and address societal challenges through Social Impact Community Small Grants.
- Promoting Research: Share socially impactful research achievements with our network.
- Connections: Connect researchers and external partners interested in social impact topics. Host Roundtable Discussions to support network building.
- Awards: Honor outstanding social impact research achievements through the Social Impact Research Award.
Faculty and Staff
- Operations: Partner on projects to make the College of Business more sustainable.
- Events: Host events to promote social impact.
2021-2022 Principles of Responsible Management Education Report
Check out our latest Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) report to see the actions Tippie is taking in our strategy, curriculum, research, and our facilities & operations. We are committed to equipping business students with the skills to make a positive impact now and in the future. Tippie is committed to the Principles of Responsible Management Education, an initiative of the UN Global Compact. Read more about our social impact, and what we are working on next.
Social Impact Community social accounts
Let's stay in touch:
- Follow us on Instagram at tippie.socialimpact.
- Join our public LinkedIn group Tippie Social Impact Community (UI).
- Or email us at tippie-socialimpact@uiowa.edu.
Meet the team
Amy Colbert
Faculty Director, Social Impact Community
Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship
Leonard A. Hadley Chair in Leadership
amy-colbert@uiowa.edu
Mae McDonough
Program Coordinator, Social Impact Community
mae-mcdonough@uiowa.edu
Anjali Subash
Social Impact Intern, Social Impact Community
Eleanor Cooper-Ohm
Social Impact Intern, Social Impact Community
Kendall Deutmeyer
Social Impact Intern, Social Impact Community