Overview highlights strategies to leverage Carnegie Elective Classification data for community engagement in higher education, suggesting enhanced research collaboration.
This article provides a methodological overview of research using the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement dataset. Established in 2006 to recognize institutionalized campus-community partnerships, 368 institutions currently hold the classification. In 2023, the Carnegie Elective Classifications Research Lab (CECRL) was formed as an international collaboration with eight co‑labs, structuring data use, expanding access, and fostering a networked community of research practice. In this article, we describe the dataset, showcase current CECRL research trajectories, and discuss emerging and future research possibilities. This article offers scholars a roadmap for leveraging the Carnegie Electives data to advance understanding and evidence‑based strategies for community engagement in higher education.
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