Alex Elswick, assistant extension professor, leads a public health substance use recovery program in Lexington
Engagement Academy 2023

Engagement Academy

Bringing together University faculty and staff with a common interest in engagement and outreach in Kentucky communities. 

On September 13-14, 2023, UK Extension professionals, colleges, departments and/or units are invited to build partnerships through Extension-sponsored and other engagement efforts.

Goals include:

  • Hosting a 2-day symposium for county agents and campus-based faculty/staff/administrators to learn more about the significance of engaged scholarship through the lens of the land-grant mission
  • Emphasizing the role of the Cooperative Extension Service and its success as the outreach arm of the University of Kentucky
  • Educating new and current UK administrators on the position engagement plays to harness community change in the city of Lexington, the region and state
  • Highlighting and celebrating the impact local Extension programs have on local communities
  • Providing support to those UK scholars who focus on engagement by assuring that their work is valued equitably and seen as a relevant contribution

Agenda:

The first day consists of seminars, opportunities to engage in discussions with colleagues and to learn about projects that could potentially lead to campus-wide collaborations.

The second day includes a tour of several models of campus-community engagement efforts within the state of Kentucky.

Any questions should be directed to Dr. Kenneth Jones.

Event Type: Engagement, Extension


September

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