The Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at the University of Richmond has released three new resources to support community-engaged scholarship in higher education. These resources, co-authored by Center staff and University faculty, are particularly relevant for liberal arts institutions but applicable across various university types.
Valuing Community Engagement Throughout the Faculty Recruitment
Community-Engaged Faculty Activity: Resource for Department Chairs
Suggestions for Early Career Community-Engaged Scholars
The three new resources are:
1. Suggestions for Early Career Community-Engaged Scholars
- Covers creating an identity statement, finding mentors, and documenting community-engaged scholarship
2. Community-Engaged Faculty Activity: A Resource for Department Chairs
- Addresses the importance and definition of community engagement in higher education, implementation strategies, equitable assessment, and support roles for department chairs
3. Valuing Community Engagement Throughout the Faculty Recruitment Process
- Provides guidance on integrating community engagement considerations from job posting to final candidate selection
These documents aim to help university stakeholders define and implement community engagement in their specific contexts. They were created with support from the Bonner Foundation's Community-Engaged Learning Initiative.
GW faculty interested in community engagement can use these resources to enhance their practices or integrate community engagement into their departments. For questions or feedback on these resources, contact Derek Miller at dmiller4@richmond.edu.
