Community Engagement Classification Resources
2024 Frameworks
- 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement First Time Framework
- 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Re-Classification Framework
- 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement First Time Classification Guide (updated March 06, 2025)
- 2026 Community Engagement Re-Classification Guide (updated March 06, 2025)
- 2024 Community Partner Survey Information (updated September 23, 2022)
2020 Sample Applications
First-Time Applicants
- California State University, Northridge
- Juniata College
- Sewanee: The University of the South
- Slippery Rock University
- University of Washington, Tacoma
- Utah State University
Re-Classification Applicants
- California State University, Sacramento
- Cornell University
- Morehouse School of Medicine
- North Shore Community College
- Rockhurst University
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Texas at El Paso
- University of Utah
ACE Engage
As a means to bring together individuals who are leading community engagement efforts on their campuses and applying for the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, we have created an online forum for applicants on a platform called ACE Engage. We are excited about this platform as a tool to connect, share resources, and discuss best practices for enacting and communicating community engagement.
What is ACE Engage?
ACE Engage is an online platform sponsored by the American Council on Education that acts as a hybrid social media and learning management platform.
What will the online forum include?
The Carnegie Elective Classifications team will post interactive content to support campuses that are currently or preparing to apply for the Elective Classification for Community Engagement. Some offerings will include:
- Discussion posts
- Monthly webinars
- Informal Q&A sessions
- Repository of resources related to the classification
This forum is intended to support you, which means that the content can also be created by you! Post a question, share a resource, or create group chats to connect with colleagues.
Who can join and how do I get started?
Anyone who is working in community engagement and has interest in preparing for the Elective Classification for Community Engagement may join the forum. Unlimited members of your team may participate.
Connected Resources
- Comparing the Carnegie Elective Classification Applications: Community Engagement & Leadership for Public Purpose
- Aligning and Integrating the APLU IEP Designation and Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement Application Processes, courtesy of Dr. Sheila Martin (contact: [email protected]) – APLU IEP
- Connections Between the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement and the Voter Friendly Campus Program – Voter Friendly Campus
Publications
- Saltmarsh, J. and Johnson, M. (2018). The elective Carnegie Community Engagement Classification: Constructing a successful application for first-time and re-classification applicants.
- Johnson, M. and Saltmarsh, J. (2020). Campus Classification, Identity, and Change: The Elective Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 24(3), p. 105.
- Additional Resource Publications