Carnegie 2015 Community Engagement Classification/Reclassification

What Does It Mean Now?

Lorilee Sandmann & Amy Driscoll

Oct. 1, 2012

“Community Engagement describes the collaboration between higher education institutions and their larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity.”

Carnegie Elective Classification – Community Engagement Central Definition

Acknowledge and celebrate the good work of many campuses

Respect the diversity of approaches Utilize existing assessments and data Encourage an inquiry process Provide useful data for other purposes Promote improvement and best practices in

engagement

Intentions that Directed Development of the Classification

Mainly descriptive Self-reported data/information Institutions evaluate various aspects of

their processes in relationship to standards of best practice and provide supportive evidence

Not a ranking tool – no hierarchy or levels of classification

Classification: Benchmarking Tool

Institutional Self-assessment & Self-study ◦ Brings disparate parts of the campus together to advance

a unified agenda ◦ Allows for identification of promising practices that can be

shared across the institution Legitimacy --Enhances legitimacy, public

recognition, visibility for CE Accountability --Demonstrates institution is

fulfilling its mission to serve the public good Catalyst for Change--Fosters institutional

alignment for community-based teaching, learning & scholarship

Institutional Identity --Clarifies institutional identity & mission distinguishing it from peers

Institutional Motivation

311 /389 applicants classified

173 public/138 private institutions◦ 111 research universities◦ 103 master’s colleges/universities◦ 59 baccalaureate colleges◦ 20 community colleges◦ 8 specialized (arts, medicine, technology)

Classified Campuses 2006, 2008, & 2010

305 campuses expressed an intent to apply/ received the application

154 campuses submitted an application◦ 151 campuses withdrew without applying

115 received the classification

2010 Classification

R: DRU/H/VH

M: S/M/L

BAC/A&S

ASSOC/PUB:R-M/R-L/S-SC/

S-MC/U-MC/2in4

35.5%

15.7%

15.0%

2.0%

Campuses that have the Carnegie Community En-gagement Classification by Basic Classification as a percentage of total number of campuses in the Basic

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Documentation Framework(can be downloaded at

http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/descriptions/community_engagement.php)

Foundational Indicators◦ Institutional Commitment◦ Institutional Identity and Culture

Curricular EngagementOutreach and Partnerships

Community Engagement Classification Application

Assessment and Documentation

Reciprocity

Faculty Support and Rewards

Integration and Alignment with Other Institutional Initiatives

Application processes for 2015

Application guide available 2014

Potential for international applications

Look for…

1. For the 2015 classification, campuses that have not received the classification will need to submit a complete application.

2. Additional questions added to the application 3. Campuses preparing to apply for the

classification should use the 2010 documentation framework to guide their efforts

4. Check the website January 2013 for application

Application Processes for 2015

The questions on faculty rewards and changes in promotion guidelines will be moved out of the “supplemental questions” into the standard questions in the framework

(It will be considered as more significant!)

Changes in the Documentation Framework for 2015

5. All campuses that received the classification in 2006 and 2008 will have the opportunity to re-apply through an abbreviated application process

The abbreviated application will not be available until January 2013--will not answer questions until then

Reapplication

Reapplication Intent Application

The application will ask for evidence of changes that have taken place on campus (practices, structures, policies) to deepen community engagement and make it more pervasive across the institution

The reclassification application will include narrative sections allowing for explanation of changes that have occurred since the previous classification

Narratives address◦ what currently exists (based on

the most recent AY data)◦ what has changed since the last

classification◦ relevant links to supporting

evidence.

Example: “Briefly discuss any significant changes in mission, planning, etc., since the last classification, particularly focusing on evidence of encouraging deeper, more authentic collaboration and reciprocity in community partnerships.”

6. Campuses classified in 2010 will not need to make any applications until 2020

Preparing for the Application

Identify appropriate key people Form a committee Set timelines and schedules Set an inquiry agenda Scan available data Seek executive support If you can’t get past the initial sections,

don’t apply now, use the application to expand your engagement campus agenda

• Clarify community engagement agenda on campus (town hall meetings, convocations, symposia)

• Inform others about community engagement• Connect discussions/work to executive leadership,

deans, and chairs (and what they care about)• Build connections across campus (other units,

strategic initiatives)• Building connections with community partners, new

and old• Find ways to develop new leaders, new advocates,

new allies & augmented understanding of CE activities

Do NOT do it for Carnegie; Do it for your own self-interests

2015 Classification Timeline

ResourcesCarnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teachinghttp://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/descriptions/community_engagement.php

NERCHEwww.nerche.org

The Engaged Campus: Preparing for the 2015 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (PRE-RECORDED)

This is part of the Campus Compact Engaged Campus Webinar Series. Available for $50. Please visit website <http://www.compact.org/campus-compact-engaged-campus-webinar-series/>  for more information on the series and to register.

Available Friday, October 12, 2012 - December 21, 2012