Community of Practice for Community-Engaged Scholarship at the University of Arizona
Connecting Expertise with Community Needs
As Arizona's land-grant university, the University of Arizona capitalizes on its unique location, top-tier research status, and the expertise of Arizona's people to drive social, cultural, and economic impact within the state. Our Community of Practice for Community-Engaged Scholarship embodies this mission by bringing together and supporting researchers, practitioners, and community partners to co-create solutions for Arizona and the world. Through the community of practice, we will share resources, tools and best practices, and highlight impactful community-engaged scholarship.
What We Offer
Our Community of Practice will focus on:
Bridging Academia and Community – Building meaningful connections between university researchers, practitioners, and community partners, ensuring academic expertise directly addresses community-identified needs
Co-Creating Solutions – Incorporating collaborative processes grounded in local knowledge and cultural traditions
Driving Innovation – Connecting with U of A resources to translate collaborative ideas into actionable innovations for Arizona's economy, society, and environment
Publishing Your Work – We support members in documenting and sharing their collaborative research through peer-reviewed publications, community reports, and other outputs that amplify impact
Join Us
Whether you're addressing public health, sustainability, workforce development, K-20 education, social justice, or any emerging need, our Community of Practice provides the collaborative space to advance global well-being and prosperity.
Kick-off Meeting
Learn more, join the advisory committee, and network with colleagues and community organizations at the kick-off meeting.
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Where: ENR2 - S107 Haury Lecture Hall