CCE Book Event: Place-Based Community Engagement Initiatives in Higher Education

Join the Sundborg Center for Community Engagement (CCE) for an afternoon gathering in celebration of the newly released book, Place-Based Community Engagement Initiatives in Higher Education: Promising Practices and Lessons Learned. Co-editors Kent Koth, CCE Executive Director, and Erica K. Yamamura, LEAD California Executive Director, will join local authors to highlight the work of CCE on campus and throughout central Seattle communities. About the book: This edited collection spotlights the leadership behind contemporary examples of place-based community engagement in higher education. Through compelling first-person narratives, leaders from diverse institutions provide an insider’s perspective on addressing complex issues such as educational inequity, public health disparities, housing insecurity, gentrification, and cultural preservation. Each chapter offers both inspiration and practical guidance, presenting promising practices and lessons learned while redefining the concept and development of place-based engagement. The book highlights the transformative power of these efforts, demonstrating how institutions can creatively address societal challenges, build stronger community relationships, and drive institutional change. A Co-Publication with Campus Compact.