{"product_id":"reframing-community-engagement-in-higher-education-9781032581439","title":"Reframing Community Engagement in Higher Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores a new ecological framework for reflecting on and improving community engagement practice, promoting academic development and life skills through service-learning. It offers models, advice on coalition building, and narratives of professionals and faculty, highlighting tensions and best practices in local contexts. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unspecified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 254 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis timely book delves into the assumptions and challenges inherent in community engagement as a catalyst for developing students' sense of civic responsibility in a period of widespread social polarization. Through the high-impact practice of service-learning, the book explores a novel ecological framework for reflecting on and improving practice. It presents new models such as the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, offers valuable advice on coalition building, and showcases the narratives of community-engaged professionals and faculty, providing a nuanced understanding of the tensions inherent in this work while offering inspiring examples of initiatives in local contexts. The chapters primarily focus on identifying the actions necessary to fulfill our public purpose and the barriers that hinder us from achieving it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book serves as a valuable guide, offering practical examples and benchmarks for best practices in community engagement that are particularly relevant to the current crises and unrest. It is intended for community-engaged professionals, higher education faculty, and college administrators who are committed to promoting academic development and life skills through service-learning and fostering civic responsibility among students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy examining the assumptions and challenges of community engagement, this book provides valuable insights into the potential for promoting social change and building stronger communities. It offers practical strategies and tools for engaging with diverse stakeholders, building effective partnerships, and implementing sustainable initiatives that address social and economic inequalities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in advancing community engagement as a catalyst for student development and social change. It offers a comprehensive and practical approach to this critical field, providing valuable guidance, examples, and benchmarks for best practices that will be relevant to practitioners in higher education and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 660g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032581439\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Unspecified","offer_id":44837270192378,"sku":"9781032581439","price":147.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1701427843168_book.jpg?v=1701497546","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/reframing-community-engagement-in-higher-education-9781032581439","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}