The Cambridge Handbook of Organizational Community Engagement and Outreach

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This is an ideal reference for those looking to understand, study, and practice community engagement and outreach. It discusses the different ways individuals - including faculty, administrators, and management in organizations - engage in their communities. It supplies case studies, best practices, and theoretical approaches to the study of community engagement. Scholars active in this field can use this book as an integration of the current knowledge concerning community engagement and as an inspiration for future research agendas. Whilst directing how to implement effective community engagement practices, the book also facilitates the application of organizational theory to community engagement. It will appeal to academics who are interested in the theoretical background of community engagement.

Joseph A. Allen, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO). His research focuses on three major areas of inquiry including the study of workplace meetings, organizational community engagement, and emotional labor in various service related contexts. He directs the Center for Applied Psychological Services as well as the Volunteer Program Assessment at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (VPA-UNO). Roni Reiter-Palmon is the Varner Professor of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology and the Director of the I/O Psychology Graduate Program at University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO). She also directs the Center for Collaboration Science. Her research focuses on innovation in the workplace, and the development and assessment of creativity, teamwork, and leadership skills. She has received UNO's College of Arts and Science Excellence in Research Award and the UNO Award for Distinguished Research and Creative Activity.

'This Handbook is a must read for students, faculty, community members and other key stakeholders. It presents best practices and examples of university-community partnerships and the importance of community engaged research. Outreach and community engagement efforts are where universities should be investing their time if social change is to take place.' Rhonda K. Lewis, Wichita State University 'This is an outstanding compendium of knowledge and best practices for faculty, administrators, and managers in organizations who want to have impact on their communities through partnership and collaboration. Interdisciplinary in scope and broad in perspective, this is an inspiring read that offers key insights and suggestions for making the most of community and engagement and outreach. It is a must-have resource for everyone who wants to make a difference in their community.' Tammy D. Allen, University of South Florida