{"product_id":"9798216462477","title":"Community Engagement in Higher Education Integrating Real-World Experiences into the Curriculum","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCommunity Engagement in Higher Education\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIntegrating Real-World Experiences into the Curriculum\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeth F. Merenstein | Diana Tracy Cohen | Diana Velasco\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Schools \/ Levels \/ Higher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis practical guide empowers faculty members across disciplines to create community-engaged courses and learning experiences\u003c\/b\u003e. Drawing from the experiences of a selected cohort of exceptional faculty and scholars from across fields – humanities, social sciences, education and STEM – this edited book describes how they actively and deliberately incorporate community engagement into their courses, providing their students with experiential learning opportunities and creating mutually beneficial relationships with community partners.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book offers guidance and strategies for professionals and instructional faculty wanting to implement these initiatives within their own institutions. Colleges and universities must respond to the needs of their students while addressing the concerns of our communities – community engagement work is how this can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Beth Merenstein is a Professor of Sociology at Central Connecticut State University. She is the former Associate Vice President for Community Engagement and Experiential Learning and the inaugural Executive Director of the Center for Community Engagement and Social Research (CCESR) at Central Connecticut State University. Her community engagement research and teaching spans more than two decades, with particular emphasis on engaging undergraduate students in the work. As a Sociology professor, she has developed multiple community engaged courses working with a variety of community partners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Diana Tracy Cohen is a Professor of Political Science at Central Connecticut State University. With two decades of experience in higher education, she has dedicated her career to creating transformative learning experiences that connect students with community organizations. As the inaugural Faculty Fellow at Central's Center for Community Engagement and Social Research, she co-developed the Community Engaged Scholars Program, supporting faculty in integrating experiential learning into their teaching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiana Velasco is an early-career community engagement professional in the Division of Campus and Community Engagement at Central Connecticut State University, where she supports faculty in developing community-engaged and experiential learning opportunities across disciplines. As a first-generation professional, she is committed to creating pathways that connect academic learning with community impact. Her work emphasizes collaboration, reciprocal partnership, and student growth, helping to foster educational experiences that are both academically meaningful and socially responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01 April 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216462477\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51331986718860,"sku":"9798216462477","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798216462477","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}