The University of Connecticut is proud to announce its membership in the Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC)—the premier organization dedicated to higher education institutions committed to community engagement and partnership-building. ESC fosters strong university-community collaborations rooted in rigorous scholarship and designed to enhance community capacity.
What This Means for You:
As part of UConn’s ESC membership, faculty, staff, and students gain access to valuable resources, workshops, and networking opportunities, including:
- Professional Development on engagement topics (offered virtually throughout the year)
- Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop
- Outreach and Engagement Professionals Network
- ESC Small Grants Program
- ESC Awards Program
ESC’s Scholarly Mission Includes:
- Advancing research on the scholarship of engagement worldwide
- Integrating engaged scholarship into faculty performance evaluations
- Highlighting engagement as a core university responsibility
- Promoting the impact of community-campus partnerships
- Hosting national and international meetings, workshops, and conferences
- Publishing and disseminating research through various media
For more information about ESC resources, events, and opportunities, visit:
About the Engagement Scholarship Consortium:
ESC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization made up of both public and private higher education institutions. Originating from collaborative efforts between Pennsylvania State University, Ohio State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Extension, ESC has grown into a dynamic, multi-institutional consortium driving innovation and scholarship in university-community engagement.
Join us in leveraging these resources to deepen UConn’s commitment to impactful, engaged scholarship.
For more information, contact: Office of Outreach and Engagement at engagement@uconn.edu