Envisioning the Engaged University through Intentional Development and Support of Community-Engaged Research

Abstract

This special issue of Metropolitan Universities Journal was conceived to further the discussion about the role of colleges and universities in supporting community-engaged research. Their investment in partnering with communities to promote positive social and economic change is prominent in initiatives that range from community service and service-learning to innovating in spaces such as workforce and community development. Community-engaged research is a critical component of the community engagement landscape, as well as broadening the research enterprise at urban campuses to include communities. Yet the importance of coordinating, tracking, creating relationships, training, funding, providing recognition