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In this time of unprecedented global economic competition, institutions of higher education must be relevant and responsive to critical societal issues. Politicians, companies, communities, non-profits, and individuals have called for an expanded role for higher education to partner with those outside its walls for mutual benefit.

Because of their responsibility to the public, higher educational institutions are uniquely positioned to engage with communities and spur innovation. During the last decade, higher education leaders have used the term "engagement" to describe a renewed relationship between higher education and the public it serves, and increasing numbers of funders, accreditation agencies, and classification systems treat public engagement as a measure of quality in higher education.

The Engagement Academy: Advancing Institutions, Developing Leaders, Realizing Results will:

1. develop a new generation of leaders for public engagement and outreach functions,
2. foster professional leadership skills to engage higher education institutions in the broader society
3. promote institutional outcomes related to discovery, learning and engagement.