Carnegie Community Engagement Classification - Canadian Pilot Cohort

Why Canadian institutions are participating

• National leadership: cohort institutions will be involved in shaping a future Canadian framework that will magnify impact nationally by supporting institutions and communities across the country in their partnership initiatives.
• Passion for co-creating and sustaining positive impact; we see our campuses as a hubs for our communities—contributing to educational achievement, community engagement, and economic activity;
• Our faculty, staff and students are called to action in partnership with the cities and communities we serve and we are interested in strengthening a culture of shared-ownership and collaboration for engagement throughout our organizations.
• We identify that the role of post-secondary institutions is solidifying to one of authenticity and scholarly impact; one which embodies the foundational principles and values of inclusion and diversity; mutual trust, respect and accountability; sustainable approaches; healthy relationships; equity; and knowledge creation.
• We see value in strengthening inter-organizational relationships and participating in a learning community of like-minded institutions to share successful practices and approaches to civic and community engagement.
• We are interested in reflecting on and implementing institution-wide measurements and evaluation methods of community engagement.

Participating Canadian post-secondary institutions have committed to the following:

• Attend an initial convening to learn about the philosophy and logic of the existing US Carnegie Classification. This workshop event will be conducted by the Swearer Centre, Brown University – the administrative and research home of the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.  It is being hosted at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC from February 26–28, 2019.
• Provide a one-time participation fee of $5,000 US to cover research and administration costs as well as additional cost sharing for meeting expenses.
• Complete and submit the existing US Classification application and host individual campus site visits from the existing US Carnegie Classification Team.
• Work together as a learning community to identify needed adjustments to the existing Classification, recommend solutions and contribute to the development of a Canadian specific version of the Classification, if deemed desirable.