1. www.asu.edu/asu101 Engaging in your Community Social Embeddeness at ASU Presenter Name, Ph.D. Presenter Title, Arizona State University Last updated 08-22-07

2. © 2007 Arizona State University We want our students to be part of the communities in which they live and form mutually supportive partnership with the communities of Arizona

3. © 2007 Arizona State University ASU has a vision of Arizona where communities work together to cultivate their combined creativity, knowledge, experience, and resources to enhance, promote, and support the well-being of its people.

4. © 2007 Arizona State University Role of Universities Throughout history, many universities defined their time and shaped their communities Many cities defined their times as well These communities and universities intersected to make a difference

5. © 2007 Arizona State University Why is Social Engagement Important? The growth of knowledge is too fast and too great to be kept isolated The values of an inclusive, democratic, and civil society demand that knowledge and resources be shared broadly The explosion of mass communications and technology create the potential for knowledge and community to be both more connected and also more complex

6. © 2007 Arizona State University Why does ASU Want to Be Engaged with the Community? Universities can help communities address the challenges they face by : Involving faculty and students in solving problems facing communities Supporting economic growth Enhancing the well-being of the diverse people and communities of Arizona Working closely with public and private institutions (e.g. schools, cities, businesses, community organizations, etc.)

7. © 2007 Arizona State University Apply your knowledge in the community Learn new things Make contacts and build a network Contribute to the well-being of your community Give back! Benefits of Social Engagement for Students

8. © 2007 Arizona State University Benefits of Social Engagement for the Community Benefit from our students’ energy and ideas Work with faculty experts on addressing challenges and solving problems Apply newest research to make positive changes in the community Support the university’s efforts Be a partner to the university

9. © 2007 Arizona State University How do I Connect? Ask your instructors if they have a community project you can get involved in Check with your academic advisor about community engagement opportunities in your college Take a service learning course where you can get academic credit for connecting your education to community service

10. © 2007 Arizona State University Web Resources for Community Engagement To find out more about service learning at ASU http://community.uui.asu.edu/features/servicelearning.as p http://community.uui.asu.edu/features/servicelearning.as p To find out about service learning courses that tie volunteering in the community to your academic experience (http://uc.asu.edu/servicelearning/index.php)http://uc.asu.edu/servicelearning/index.php To volunteer for a community organization through ASU (http://community.uui.asu.edu/volunteer.asp)http://community.uui.asu.edu/volunteer.asp To join a club at ASU; they all have a community engagement component (http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/mu/clubs/)http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/mu/clubs/