Participate in Carolina Engagement Week 2025
Carolina Engagement Week 2025 is coming February 24-28 and will feature skill-building workshops, research presentations, panel discussions, and more. These events highlight authentic, effective and sustainable collaborations between UNC-Chapel Hill and community partners across North Carolina. By submitting a proposal for your event featuring engaged research, teaching and/or service, you help make Carolina Engagement Week 2025 happen.
Given the current need and efforts in response to Hurricane Helene, the Carolina Center for Public Service especially invites proposals from faculty and other partners who have expertise in disaster relief and recovery efforts. Participation by community/external partners is also strongly encouraged. If community partners need to travel from out of town, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., as funds may be available for travel assistance.
Those interested in participating in the week / hosting an event / etc. should submit a proposal by 11:59 p.m. on Monday Dec. 2, 2024.
As you consider submitting a proposal to host an event, please review this definition of community engagement from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's Elective Classification for Community Engagement:
Community engagement describes collaboration between institutions of higher education 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. The purpose of community engagement is the partnership of college and university knowledge and resources with those of the public and private sectors to enrich scholarship, research, and creative activity; enhance curriculum, teaching, and learning; prepare educated, engaged citizens; strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility; address critical societal issues; and contribute to the public good.