Community Engagement
At VCU, community engagement is a vital aspect of the university's responsibility as an anchor institution in the community. As exemplified by the Thriving Communities theme in Quest 2028, VCU recognizes that true community engagement is a collaborative process where both the university and community partners co-create solutions to pressing societal issues.
“Community engagement is the collaboration between institutions of higher education, such as VCU, and their larger communities for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in the context of partnership and reciprocity. It can involve partnerships and coalitions that help mobilize resources, influence systems, and serve as catalysts for initiating and/or changing policies, programs, and practices to achieve equitable impact."
VCU Definition of Community Engagement
What does Community Engagement look like at VCU?
At an urban institution like VCU, community engagement is a vital aspect of the university's responsibility as an anchor institution in the community. Community engagement is a critical factor in 21st-century innovation, given the inevitable need for a people-centered approach to technology and innovation, the need for diverse teams to drive innovation and address complex challenges, improved patient care, and the importance of lifelong learning and adaptation.
How can I be engaged in the community?
