SUSI
What is SUSI?
The goal of the Simpson Urban Studies Institute (SUSI) is to provide Simpson students with the resources to conduct research on urban issues. In addition to research, SUSI supports cultural immersion experiences in the Des Moines metropolitan area and creative activities .
SUSI Center for Sustainable Urban Communities
Research Center. Identify critical urban problems.
Amplifies Student/Faculty Academic Experience. Students and faculty engage in one on one research or scholar activities that enhances student and faculty relationships that impact the overall undergraduate experience.
Collaborative. Collaboration between urban non-profit/faith based organizations and Simpson to enhance experiential learning for students through specific community research and technical assistance projects.
Experiential and Service Learning Gateway. SUSI staff, in collaboration with the Simpson Center for Vocational and Integrative Learning (CVIL), coordinate the Simpson community to participate in volunteer projects as a means to construct service learning components to existing courses, and undergraduate research.
Community Resource. As SUSI’s presence becomes more well known and trusted, community residents will see SUSI as a component of positive change in urban system modification.
Contact Us
800-362-2454 (toll-free)
or
515-961-1624 (locally)
Admissions:
800-362-2454 (toll-free)
or
515-961-1660 (locally)
Admissions office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon through Fri
