community-engaged scholarship

Community-engaged scholarship is a collaborative approach where researchers work directly with community members to address real-world issues. It combines academic research with community interests, aiming to create practical solutions while enriching scholarship. This approach values mutual trust, shared knowledge, and active participation, ensuring that research benefits both the community and the broader field. It promotes social change, empowerment, and the application of findings to improve local conditions, fostering a partnership where both academics and community members learn from and contribute to each other.