Partnering to Survive: Reflections on the Pursuit of Campus-Community Initiatives Prior to Tenure

December 3, 2015

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How does a early career faculty member survive the pursuit of campus-community initiatives? This article draws on experiences gained through a unique faculty position that combines community engagement with full academic responsibilities. The article provides lessons learned through adventures in applied teaching, negotiated criteria for tenure and promotion, and the cultivation of community relationships that have culminated in a truly “civic scholarship.”

Sherman, D.L. (2013). Partnering to Survive: Reflections on the Pursuit of Campus-Community Initiatives Prior to Tenure. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 17(4), 155-174.