Community Engagement in Higher Education

"For academics and practitioners seeking de-mystification of the concept of Community Engagement (CE) in Higher Education, this book serves a great purpose! I strongly recommend it to the academic fraternity and beyond! Many congratulations to the editors!"

Prof D S Chauhan, Pro-Chancellor, GLA University

“This book shall serve as a boon for the Academics who wish to learn about Community Engagement in Higher Education as it delves into the theory, practice, adaptability and the diverse approaches followed globally to engage with the community. It shall prove to be a valuable resource and an important addition to the existing literature on Community Engagement. I congratulate the editors for their efforts and for this timely publication”.

Dr. (Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal, Formerly, Vice Chancellor, BPS Women University, Govt. of Haryana, Formerly, Additional Secretary, UGC, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities

“This book illuminates an extremely important, but thinly acknowledged function of higher education-Community Engagement! Couched in rich descriptions of engaged scholarship from around the world, this book is strongly recommended for anyone interested in strengthening this aspect at their institutions! Commendations to the editors on this fine piece of literature!”

Prof Sudhi Rajiv, Vice-Chancellor, Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication

“At the time of Indian Presidency to G- 20 nations in 2022-2023, India is embarking on a new paradigm of development in the world which can sustain planet earth and humanity for next many millennials and therefore “The book while drawing inspiration from Indian thought on Education philosophy weaves in scholastic perspectives across the globe on renewed approach of Community Engagement in Higher Education in line with National Education Policy, 2020. This is a well-timed book that is recommended for anyone interested in fostering transformational change in higher education by leveraging on the capacities of knowledge institutions and has an important place in National Credit Framework of NEP2020. Congratulations to the Editors in bringing relevant book at the right time!”

Prof. Virendra Kumar Vijay, IREDA Chair Professor, Centre for Rural Development and Technology, National Coordinator- Unnat Bharat Abhiyan program of Ministry of Education, GoI, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

“Community Engagement in Higher Education is a topic which will demand attention from all quarters in the future, and will be seen as an increasingly important area of work. This book serves a great purpose by collating experiences and lessons from around the world on the topic. A truly valuable resource! Many congratulations to the editors”

Prof Jagdish Jadhav, Dean, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan

“Community Engagement (CE) in universities and HEIs needs careful crafting of contextual strategy with effective implementation. This book is an important contribution with focus on both the strategic as well as operational dimensions of CE. Congratulations to the authors for the great work.”

Prof. Shiv K. Tripathi, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor, ATMIYA University