UTS Shopfront Evaluation 2024

<p dir="ltr">As a public purpose institution, the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is committed to creating a healthy, sustainable, and socially just society. The UTS Shopfront Program, delivered by the Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion (CSJI), brings this commitment to life. For nearly 3 decades, Shopfront has connected students with under-resourced community organisations, enabling them to collaborate on real world projects that deliver tangible social impact. <br><br>Shopfront supports community-engaged learning by embedding students in projects that respond to community priorities. These experiences help students apply their disciplinary skills in practice, build professional capabilities, and develop a deeper understanding of social justice issues. In turn, community organisations benefit from access to university knowledge and resources that would otherwise be out of reach.<br><br>This 2024 evaluation is the first formal assessment of the program’s implementation and impact. Using</p><p dir="ltr">a mixed-methods approach, the evaluation captures the perspectives of students, academic staff, and community partners to assess the effectiveness, relevance, and value of the program.</p>