Community Engagement University Spring 2026

Curious about how your Kansas City government works? Want to learn from City staff how to improve your community? The City’s Community Engagement University: a free, nine-week program designed to connect residents with government to build a better Kansas City.

Enrollment for Spring 2026 is open.

Why participate in CEU?

• Gain a better understanding of how local government functions
• Participate and interact with knowledgeable staff to better learn and understand how City finances, operations, projects and services are developed, distributed and executed
• Serve as role model for community and neighborhood residents
• Help improve the quality of life for Kansas City residents
• Build a livable, sustainable community
• Learn about volunteer opportunities in city government

Class schedule and summary:

Nine* sessions beginning April 7th, 2025: Sessions are from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays weekly for the duration of the program.

Community Engagement University is a free, hands-on, interactive program for Kansas City, Missouri, residents 18 years of age and older. The sessions cover basic knowledge of the City’s functions and operations. Course materials will be provided during the first session. The class size is limited to the first 40 residents enrolling.

Please email us if the class is full and you would like to join the waitlist!

*Nine weeks: In addition to the classroom setting for the scheduled sessions, participants will have tours of various City facilities. Information about the tours, including the dates and times, will be provided during the first session.

Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to get the most from the program. Participants need to attend seven of the nine sessions to graduate with a certification. If you cannot make it to most of the meetings, please consider taking the course at another time to allow spots for those who can attend. Light refreshments will be provided.

Sessions:

• Week 1: April 7th - Local Government 101
• Week 2: April 14th - Healthy Mind, Body and City
• Week 3: April 21st - In Your Neighborhood
• Week 4: April 28th - Dollars and Sense
• Week 5: May 5th - Building Our City
• Week 6: May 12th - Clean Communities
• Week 7: May 19th- ♪ ♫ Kansas City, Here I Come ♫ ♪
• Week 8: May 26th - Keep Our City Safe
• Week 9: June 2nd - Creating Your Impact

For more information, or to join the waitlist, contact [email protected]

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