Community Impact
Does the New Year have you thinking about making changes in your life? What about making meaningful changes in the world around you? Studies show that university students are increasingly interested in pathways to public service, but where to start? And how can you put your PhD degree to work for those around you?
Community-based scholarship has long been a growing presence within higher education as faculty, students, and administrators alike have come to recognize its many benefits, including enhanced scholarship, improved student learning, and strengthened partnerships within their communities.
Social media has become an important part of the academic’s toolkit. Many academics now complement writing for academic journals with blogging and podcasts for a more general audience.