We understand your unique place in the university

The Consortium of University Public Service Organizations (CUPSO) is a community of practice for "pracademics": university-based staff and faculty who conduct applied research, offer professional education, or provide various services and technical assistance to state agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners. 

Here's What Current Members Say:

"There are few resources for any leader more valuable than a peer group that will share best practices, new ideas, successful programs, challenges and how they were overcome, or successes and how they were sustained. CUPSO is that group for those of us who do public service work." 
~Herb Byrd III, Institute for Public Service, University of Tennessee

"CUPSO has been one of the most beneficial professional experiences of my career. The advice, support, and collegiality of other members have been invaluable to me as I've navigated the challenges of directing a small center." 
~Kendra Stewart, Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities, College of Charleston

Benefits of Cupso membership

Membership is organizational and the master account is transferable. When your organization becomes a member, all of your leadership, faculty, and staff receive access to CUPSO member benefits:

• A network of peers who offer support, encouragement, and ideas for addressing challenges and enhancing services.
• Access to our resource library which includes sample reports, communications pieces, strategic plans, and public service best practices from members across the country as well as recorded trainings and webinars. 
• Presentation opportunities for public service staff and faculty at the CUPSO annual conference or via webinar throughout the year. 
• Exclusive invitation to the annual CUPSO Fall Directors' Meeting with colleagues from across the country to problem-solve common challenges and opportunities. One registration is included with your annual membership fee. 
  

Joining CUPSO

Take advantage of our introductory "get to know us" rate of $500 per year for your first two years. Membership dues after the first two years are based on unit size.

If you have questions about membership, please reach out to Ashley Labosier, CUPSO director at labosier@sog.unc.edu.