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This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of a climate justice initiative through a place-based community engagement model.

Beyond service learning: Student, partner, and relationship outcomes in a place-based university-community partnership for climate justice

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Randomized trial assesses community engagement outcomes in climate justice initiatives, suggesting effective strategies for impact.

This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of a climate justice initiative through a place-based community engagement model.
Participatory mixed-methods design utilizing surveys, interviews, and social network analysis (SNA) to assess outcomes.
Engaged students and community partners in a regional climate justice initiative with a focus on relationship quality.
Analyzed impacts on community knowledge, organizational capacity, and engagement duration.
Students showed significant gains in community knowledge and complex systems thinking with strong civic engagement intentions.
Community partners experienced increased organizational capacity but highlighted short engagement timeframes as a challenge.
SNA indicated moderate connectivity among partners, suggesting the potential for improved collective action.

Reynante et al. (2026) studied this question.

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