Defining Engaged Scholarship: A Shared Vision for Carolina

Engaged scholarship is an important vehicle for delivering on the University’s mission and values, and as Carolina Engagement Week demonstrates, our campus is home to a vast, impressive range of community engaged scholarship efforts. However, the variety of approaches to this work from different disciplines and units raises questions about how the University community collectively understands and promotes engaged scholarship across campus. How does engaged scholarship fit within the University’s overall research enterprise? How is engaged scholarship distinct from the University’s public service mission and activities? What University-wide resources are available to support deeper and more impactful engagement with communities? In this interactive panel discussion with campus leaders, we will discuss these questions to work toward a shared, campus-wide vision for engaged scholarship.

Following the session, join Carolina Across 100, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and other partners for a reception celebrating Carolina Engagement Week 2025. Hosted at the UNC School of Government, hear from campus leaders about exciting campus and community partnerships. Enjoy music and refreshments. Student submissions from the 2025 POV Challenge will be on display and winners will be announced. Don’t miss this fun campus event celebrating Carolina’s ongoing work with North Carolina communities. Please register separately for the 2025 Engagement Week Reception.

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