ACE Course Designation

Academic Community Engagement (ACE) courses integrate academic and community-based learning. The Carnegie Foundation defines community engagement as “the collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity.”

ACE courses are approved by the ACE Advisory Council based on the following criteria:

• Reciprocity with community partners as co-educators
• Demonstration of relevant and meaningful community engagement
• Clear articulation of intended student learning outcomes and community goals
• Methods of assessment of student outcomes and of community outcomes
• Evidence of integration of academic and engagement goals

Courses may be submitted at any point for review. The committee will review submitted courses once a semester. If you have questions about ACE Courses, please contact the Office of Civic & Community Engagement.

ACE Courses