Engaged Scholarship Checklist

A meaningful, high-quality, Engaged Scholarship project includes the following five criteria (Faculty must submit multiple forms of evidence).

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A clear rationale of the need for the work addressed and for the strategies and/or tools with which the work is carried out (The plan must be supported by evidence-based practices).

Demonstration that the work is reciprocal in nature.

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Work should have a conceptual or theoretical basis; i.e., it is conducted within the context of existing peer-reviewed knowledge. Normally, this is accomplished by reviewing related work in the area, showing what has been done in the past, and providing a rationale for why additional work is needed.

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Demonstration of the quantitative and/or qualitative impact of the project. A clear impact on a district/community partner is required. These could include letters from partners, data collected, etc.

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A description of the evaluation process and outcomes that includes: research questions informed by and situated within the literature; an analysis of findings that are contextualized within the particular community/ district/ school/ classroom needs and the discipline; implications that illustrate the practical ways in which the project shaped or is shaping lived realities for the better; directions for future work.

Evaluation results and any changes resulting from this evaluation must be completed and disseminated before the faculty member can submit this work for the RTP process.

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Evidence of dissemination activities and stakeholder feedback must be included. Dissemination may be accomplished in various ways, including formal presentations to partnership groups and reports for partners.

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*Evidence: Please note the items being used for evidence and where the committee can locate the evidence.