A New Era of Community Engagement in Higher Education
Town and gown. The Ivory Tower. These are just a few well-known descriptors for universities and their relationship to “the community.” And who/what is the community? Well, in the simplest of terms, the community is everyone on the outside. Hence the Ivory Tower metaphor. So what does this mean for research and community engagement in […]
Developing a Research Communication Culture in Higher Education: Practical Steps for Leaders
As universities navigate an increasingly complex media landscape and face growing public scrutiny, it’s clear that conducting excellent research isn’t enough anymore. Nor is just sending out a press release or posting to social media. Research communication culture in higher education needs to fundamentally change. It’s time to create an environment that truly supports research […]
How to Share Research Findings: 5 Steps to Turn Goals into Action
Researchers often know they want to share their findings beyond academia, but figuring out how to share research findings effectively can feel overwhelming. Should you write policy briefs? Create implementation guides? Start a newsletter? Host workshops? The options seem endless, and many researchers find themselves stuck between having goals and taking action. Here are some […]
How to Launch a Blog for Scholars, Academics, and Scholarpreneurs
Blogging became all the rage in the 1990s (this is your cue to realize how long ago the 90s actually were). The blog-sphere experienced a few peaks and valleys with the advent of microblogging sites like Twitter, may she rest in peace. A staple, it remained. And today, we’ll be covering how to launch a […]
How to Publish your Research for the Public
A Comprehensive Guide on How to Publish Your Research Paper for the Public Publishing your research paper is not just a culmination of your hard work; it’s a critical step in advancing your academic career and sharing your findings with the world. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the entire process, from […]
What is Public Scholarship?
What is public scholarship? What does it mean to be a public scholar? Or a publicly engaged scholar? Or to do community engagement? These are valid questions. Thankfully, and for simplicity’s sake, I’ve counted no less than two dozen published definitions and explanations. Just try googling ‘public scholarship’ or ‘public engagement.’ Woof. Public scholarship can […]
Public Engagement, Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion
The incentive structure for research faculty at institutions of higher education in the United States and beyond hinges on knowledge creation through traditional research outputs (e.g., peer reviewed articles, books, conference presentations). Research faculty are awarded reappointment, tenure, and promotion based on a criteria of high productivity in research, teaching, and service. This is not […]
How to Become an Effective Public Scholar
As you ease into your spring semester, take some time to think and reflect on your career goals, especially in relation to the impact your research is (or isn’t) making. A good place to start is checking out our webinar – So You Want to Become a Public Scholar? If you have ever wondered about… […]
My 2022 Reading and Inspiration list
Check out our 2022 Reading List, full of research, books, fun newsletters, and lots of inspiration. Reading list books. The Engaged Scholar: Expanding the Impact of Academic Research in Today’s World by Andrew Hoffman is an engaging (couldn’t help myself), thought provoking, inspiring book. what the book lacks in practical advice, it makes up for […]
Where to Begin?
the road to public engagement is fraught with road bumps but also with miles of open, beautiful road. But…where to begin? the work is hard, time consuming, and can be thankless. but the reward can be substantial. not financially, of course. though this process could be parlayed into grant writing and consultations, among other things. what i […]
