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Veronica Alvarez on 26 Apr 11Although still in development, the office is preparing to serve as a liaison between classroom-based knowledge and community-related problems. "The idea is basically to link the university more directly with local community partners and level the resources of the university to address community needs," said Dr. Robin Bachin, director of the civic engagement project. "We're looking at creating opportunities for students in existing courses where they can have an experiential learning component."