A New Approach to Self-Assessment of Community Engagement - A Case Study of Technological University Dublin

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Keywords:

university community partnership, assessment frameworks, institutional selfreflection, participatory approaches, qualitative methodology

Abstract

Building upon existing international tools, the TEFCE Toolbox for community engagement represents an innovative, robust, and holistic framework to support universities in reflecting upon their community engagement. Through a case-study approach this paper highlights the piloting of the TEFCE toolbox at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Ireland. Through an inclusive and participatory methodology, the process facilitated the recognition of community engagement achievements and the identification of potential areas for improvement.

Author Biographies

Emma O'Brien, Technological University Dublin

Lecturer, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, College of Arts and Tourism. Technological University Dublin

Martina Brophy

Senior Research Assistant, School of Marketing, College of Business, Technological University Dublin

Thomas M Cooney, Technological University Dublin

Professor, School of Marketing, College of Business, Technological University Dublin

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Published

12/07/2022

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 4 (2022)

Section

Insights, Case Studies, and Applications

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