The Carnegie Foundation defines community engagement as the collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity.
Michigan Tech's Office of Community Engagement plays a key role in strengthening institutional partnerships to support innovation, external relations, student success and institutional growth in pursuit of the public good.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Engagement and Partnerships
- Research and Academic Collaborations
- Community and Campus Engagement
- Funding and Sponsored Programs
- Workforce and Professional Development