This interactive workshop is designed to support faculty, staff, students and community partners in gaining clarity and confidence in using service-learning and community engagement (SLCE) as a research methodology. Participants will learn from leading scholars in the field who will share practical strategies and frameworks for designing rigorous, community-engaged research projects.
Through a guided panel discussion, attendees will explore how SLCE can advance scholarship, improve student learning outcomes, and create meaningful impact with community partners. The session will also introduce some best practices for integrating SLCE methodologies into research design and assessment.
This session is ideal for faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and community partners interested in incorporating SLCE into their teaching, research, and institutional initiatives.