The Carnegie Elective Classifications: A methodological guide for community engagement research
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article provides a methodological overview of research using the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement dataset. Established in 2006 to recognize institutionalized campus-community partnerships, 368 institutions currently hold the classification. In 2023, the Carnegie Elective Classifications Research Lab (CECRL) was formed as an international collaboration with eight co‑labs, structuring data use, expanding access, and fostering a networked community of research practice. In this article, we describe the dataset, showcase current CECRL research trajectories, and discuss emerging and future research possibilities. This article offers scholars a roadmap for leveraging the Carnegie Electives data to advance understanding and evidence‑based strategies for community engagement in higher education.
DOI: 10.37333/001c.151686
Institutions: Kansas State University, University of Southern Mississippi, Merrimack College, University of Louisville, Australian Catholic University, University of Minnesota, Spelman College, University of Alabama, University of Maryland, College Park, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Mississippi State University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4416864923