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 Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Resources for Staff
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Local Resources and Organizations
Virtual Engagement Toolkit
Explore UT Projects Across Tennessee
Virtual Professional Development Opportunities
Virtual Imagine Tennessee Opportunities
- Draft a public policy brief for local government
- Raise awareness for mental health resources through Big Orange Care
- Research how to improve UT’s food systems and sustainability efforts
Data, Journals and Reports