Goal 1: Increase and Scaffold Community-Engagement Opportunities

Progress: Strong momentum; focus shifting from expansion to cohesion, depth, and equity-centered practice.

Highlights:

• Learning outcomes and assessment tools piloted

• Orientation Week CE integration under revision

• Core Curriculum redesign expanded Service-Learning offerings

• CE internships and leadership roles expanded (notably through EDJE)

• Social Justice major institutionalized CE capstones; graduate CE projects growing

• Launched GivePulse Community & Civic Engagement transcript 

Goal 2: Create a Culture of Effective CE Practices Among Faculty & Staff

Progress: Mixed, with several promising developments.

Highlights:

• New faculty development series launched and continuing

• CE faculty fellowship established through La Vida Dominican

Challenges / Next Steps

• CE language not consistently embedded in hiring, onboarding, or recognition

• Learning communities not yet implemented

• Budget constraints limit conference participation

Goal 3: Maximize Strategic Community Partnerships

Progress: Foundational work underway.

Highlights:

• Formal partnership developed with Canal Alliance / Voces del Canal

• Plans to include students and partners in a CE Advisory Committee

Challenges / Next Steps

• Expand diverse and accessible partnership entry points

• Further develop thematic organization of CE work

• Ongoing GivePulse training and onboarding needed

Goal 4: Enhance Dominican’s Community Engagement Profile

Progress: Uneven; several areas remain in early stages.

Highlights:

• Relocation to the Center for the Dominican Experience increased visibility

• Dedicated conference room established

• Students successfully presenting CE research at campus conferences

Challenges / Next Steps

• Reduced staff capacity due to budget constraints

• Messaging, assessment practices, and external funding strategies still in development