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A Reflection on the Role of Community Engagement Professionals in Justice Work
Abstract
Institutions of higher education have the opportunity to address pressing social problems by harnessing the resources of the academy for the public good. Public work takes many forms, including direct service, research, service-learning, and civic engagement. When developing community-based programs and courses, faculty and community engagement professionals (CEP) must consider how to account for power differentials, grapple with root causes, and challenge dominant narratives so as to avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes. This critical approach to community engagement may result in a justice-orientation to community work. In this chapter, the author explores various modes of community engagement, discusses the central considerations in designing opportunities for students, and describes justice-oriented engagement. In addition, the author reflects on her own experiences and describes the competencies required of a justice-oriented CEP. Finally, the author highlights new directions in community engagement work as a vehicle for transformative change.
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