Institutional knowledge for the lives people are living.
The institute examines how fragmented processes can become clearer pathways. Its work centers understandable information, continuity, informed participation, and the dignity of people navigating complex institutions.
Scholarly and public service remit
Explore the institute’s connected areas of inquiry and education.
- Legal literacy and access to justice
- Education and housing continuity
- Family and community support
- Economic participation and service coordination
Institutional collaboration
Collaborative work connects an identified public purpose with appropriate expertise, learning resources, delivery partners, and a clear evaluation approach. USU welcomes inquiries that describe the population served, geography, proposed contribution, and intended outcome.