Community Engagement at UD

Community engagement at the University of Dayton describes mutually beneficial collaborations between the University and our communities (local, regional/state, national and global), practicing reciprocal, responsive and respectful relationships. Working in community partnerships and through a communal understanding of issues and the sharing of resources, we engage in social justice action that works for the Common Good.

The purpose of community engagement is the partnership of university knowledge and resources with those of the community, public, nonprofit and private sectors to enrich scholarship, research and creative activity; enhance curriculum, teaching and learning; prepare educated, engaged citizens; strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility; address critical societal issues; and contribute to the public good.

While the Fitz Center is the largest center devoted solely to community engagement at UD, we share this work with multiple campus partners and coordinate regularly. You can find them here:

• ETHOS Center
• Human Rights Center
• Center for Social Concern
• Hanley Sustainability Institute
• Greater West Dayton Incubator in the Crotty Center
• Global and Intercultural Affairs
• Center for Catholic Education
• Urban Teacher Academy
• Office of Experiential Learning

Faculty and staff support

• If you are a faculty or staff member looking to do Community Engagement or get support. Please contact Samantha Kennedy.
• If you teach a Community Engaged Course, please use the Community Engaged Learning attribute FAQ.