At The University of Alabama, we define the scholarship of engagement as a partnership that joins together the specialized knowledge of the campus with the practical knowledge of the public to solve critical problems of interest to both.
Research
Research
Assist or conduct community-based research with faculty and community members, present or attend research conferences, and/or publish or review scholarly articles.
Connect
Connect
Connect with other students interested in community engaged research through undergraduate and graduate planned activities, workshops, events, and conferences.
interact
interact
Interact with faculty across campus, community members, and community organizations such as nonprofits, government organizations, schools, small businesses, and religious institutions.
assistance
assistance
Receive assistance in grant writing, have access to specialized grant programs, and be eligible to participate in community-based grant programs.
mentoring
mentoring
Receive mentoring from faculty, staff, and community members that have an interest in community engagement.
Calendar
SCOPE Meetings
September 12, 2023
October 17, 2023
November 14, 2023
January 16, 2024
February 20, 2024
March 19, 2024
SCOPE Meetings*
September 10, 2024
October 15, 2024
November 12, 2024
January 14, 2025
February 11, 2025
March 18, 2025
April 15, 2025
develop
Develop
Volunteer with or develop and pilot community-based programs that address critical community needs.
* SCOPE meetings take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Community Engagement Center, Capital Hall