A Practical Framework for a Flourishing Praxis of Engaged Scholarship in Higher Education Institutions

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Title: A Practical Framework for a Flourishing Praxis of Engaged Scholarship in Higher Education Institutions
Language: English
Authors: Karen E. Venter, Somarie M. Holtzhausen
Source: Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 2025 29(1):5-22.
Availability: Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, University of Georgia and the Institute of Higher Education. Treanor House, 1234 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602. Tel: 706-542-6167; Fax: 706-542-6124; e-mail: jheoe@uga.edu; Web site: http://openjournals.libs.uga.edu/index.php/jheoe
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Praxis, Scholarship, Service Learning, Integrated Activities, School Community Relationship, Researchers, College Faculty, Higher Education, Socialization, College Administration, Models
ISSN: 1534-6102
2164-8212
Abstract: This empirical article offers a practical framework to complement Sandmann's integrated theoretical model for advancing the praxis of engaged scholarship in higher education institutions. The article introduces a newly developed integrated service-learning praxis (ISLP) approach, which served as a research context for constructing the practical framework. The ISLP approach combines community-engaged service-learning as pedagogy, appreciative inquiry as a research-and-change model, and the strategies of appreciative leadership to deliver praxis. Through a qualitative action research design, six international community-engaged service-learning champions participated in an appreciative inquiry to coconstruct the practical framework. They drew on their reflective practice and expertise within a study grounded in generative and social constructionist theories. The resulting practical framework includes actions to advance the careers of future engaged scholars and to guide the institutionalization of engaged scholarship.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1470110
Database: ERIC
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