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Why Community Engagement?
Enhances
teaching and learning
(Boyer, 1996; National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, 2006; Holland, 2001)
Promotes
student success
(Moore & Mendez, 2014; Allen, 2012; Dougherty, et.al., 2013; Kuh, 2008; Brownell & Swaner, 2010; Hearn & Deaton, 2006; Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005)
Enhances
research and scholarship
(Boyer, 1996; Barker, 2004)
Allows institutions to more effectively serve the
public good
(Gibson, 2006, Bringle & Hatcher, 2002)
Supports the
interdisciplinary culture
(Brinkley et al., 2012, Baker, 2004)
Strengthens
legislative financial support
for public universities
(Weerts, 2014)
Has the capacity to increase
donations
for higher education
(Weerts, 2007)
Strengthens the
relationships
between community and universities
(Barker, 2004; Blanton, 2007; Bringle & Hatcher, 2002)
Promotes
civic responsibility
(Boyte & Hollander, 1999; Bringle, Games, & Malloy, 1999; Zlotkowski, 1996)
Last Modified 10/23/23