Deadline Extended: January 31, 2023
Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship​
UConn PAECES Awards​ 2023
The Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship recognize scholarly activities that integrate community service with research, creative work, and teaching.
Community-Engaged Scholarship (CES) is integral to the academic endeavor and to the institution-wide mission of a land-grant university.
It is defined as the collaborative and mutually beneficial, creative exchange of knowledge and resources between the University and the community (local, regional/state, national, or global) to:
-enrich scholarship, research, and creative activity.
-enhance curriculum, teaching, and learning.
-provide life-transformative educational experiences.
-prepare educated, engaged citizens.
-promote social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
-strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility.
-address critical societal issues; and contribute to the public good.
Nominations for the 2023 awards are due to engagement@uconn.edu by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2023.
Self-nominations are not accepted.
The Office of Outreach & Engagement is responsible for creating and coordinating opportunities to connect UConn with the community with the purpose of building and strengthening partnerships that advance an inclusive society, environmental sustainability, and economic growth in Connecticut.
For more information, contact: Office of Outreach & Engagement at engagement@uconn.edu