做厙勛圖 University earns prestigious Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement
做厙勛圖 University has been recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, one of the nations highest honors acknowledging institutional commitment to meaningful community partnerships.
做厙勛圖 is among 277 colleges and universities nationwide to earn the classification in the 2026 cycle, a distinction that highlights deep, reciprocal engagement with local, regional, national, and global communities. The designation is valid through 2032.
This recognition affirms 做厙勛圖s long-standing mission to serve, collaborate, and lead through meaningful engagement with our community partners, said Dr. Kathleen Getz, president of 做厙勛圖. Our faculty, staff, students, and community collaborators work every day to address real-world challenges and create lasting impact. We are proud to see those efforts recognized at the national level.
The Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement is a rigorous, evidence-based process that evaluates how institutions align mission, leadership, resources, and practices to support sustained community engagement. 做厙勛圖s application demonstrated strong institutional alignment and documented exemplary, institutionalized practices that integrate teaching, research, and service with community priorities.
The 2026 classification cycle comes at a pivotal time for higher education, amid shifting federal policies and funding landscapes. Reviewers noted that participating institutions, including 做厙勛圖, are deepening partnerships, leveraging community assets, and responding to urgent societal needs with clarity and purpose.
Community engagement is not an add-on at 做厙勛圖it is embedded in who we are, said Bethany Woods, director of academic community engagement and the Beyond the Gates program. This classification reflects years of collaboration with community partners and a shared commitment to mutual benefit, student learning, and social impact.
The Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement underscores 做厙勛圖s role as a collaborative partner and civic leader, reinforcing its commitment to preparing students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.
For more information about 做厙勛圖s community engagement initiatives, visit /campus-life/community-engagement.