HF13: Community-Engaged Pedagogy in the Humanities

Collaborative Goals

Our Working Group seeks to build a collaborative, cross-institutional network dedicated to advancing community-engaged teaching practice in the humanities. We aim to connect faculty in sustained dialogue and shared practice, fostering an environment in which knowledge production is reciprocal and publicly meaningful.

To achieve these goals, we are working to develop and curate a set of accessible resources and best practices for educators interested in incorporating community-based learning into their courses. These materials will draw on both existing scholarship and the lived experience of practitioners across institutions, with special attention to ethical partnership.

In parallel, the group will support research on the impact of community engagement in humanities higher education. By documenting outcomes for students, faculty, and community collaborators, we aim to articulate the value of this work within and beyond the academy.

Finally, we will organize public-facing events, including workshops featuring community-engaged practitioners, that create opportunities for exchange among faculty and community partners. These events will serve not only as sites of knowledge sharing, but also as catalysts for new collaborations and ongoing partnerships.