Community-engaged scholarship resonates with the spirit and intent of the Wisconsin Idea and even can be said to advance the Wisconsin Idea to a new level of partnership and reciprocity.
The broad concept of engagement stipulates that universities should go beyond the traditional one-way transmission of knowledge to society by partnering with their communities in addressing societal ills and creating positive and sustainable change.
Specifically, community-engaged scholarship involves the creation of knowledge for public purposes through a reciprocal and mutually beneficial partnership with the public itself. Work of this nature is advanced through the integration of teaching, research and creativity, and service.
Each year, the School of Education Award for Community-Engaged Scholarship is presented to an SOE faculty member; staff member; or team in recognition of work that embraces the principles of community-engaged scholarship.
Recipients receive a monetary award in support of their community-engaged scholarship.
Eligibility
- Any member of the School of Education faculty or staff leading an exemplary community-engaged scholarship effort (which also may include a team of individuals such as students and members of the community), is eligible for this award
- Individual nominees or team leaders must have at least a half-time appointment in the School
Criteria and Nomination Process
Nomination packets must include:
- Letter of nomination that addresses how the nominee’s efforts:
- Contributed to the public good or addressed societal issues;
- Advanced scholarly research and creative activity;
- Demonstrated exemplary partnership practices;
- Was sustained or institutionalized; and
- Achieved one or more of the following:
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- Enhanced curriculum, teaching, and learning
- Prepared educated, engaged citizens
- Strengthened democratic values and civic responsibility
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- CV/résumé for each nominee
- Letter of support from a community partner that provides a detailed analysis of the impact of the work on the community
*Neither the Dean nor any member of the review committee may nominate or write letters of support
Submission
Nominations are due Monday, March 3, 2025. Submit nominations in one of the following ways:
- Online Nomination Form (upload digital files of supporting documents)
- Email to Events Manager
Review & Selection
All nominations will be reviewed by a committee of School of Education peers. Award recipients and their guests are invited to attend a school-wide awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Questions
Contact our Events Manager