Next Generation Practitioner-Scholars Navigating Community Engagement Professional Development: A Collaborative Autoethnography

Authors

Lori E. Kniffin Ph.D., Fort Hays State UniversityFollow
Trina L. Van Schyndel, Michigan State University
Elizabeth G. Fornaro, School District of Philadelphia
Jennifer W. Purcell, Kennesaw State University
Stacey Muse, University of California, Davis

Abstract

This collaborative autoethnographic research study examines the motivations, experiences, and professional outcomes of seven community engagement practitioner-scholars who served in a high-level elected position in a community engagement research association and its affiliated graduate student network. The findings highlight the role of professional associations and graduate student networks in facilitating professional development for next generation community engagement practitioner-scholars, such as supporting them in creating connections, expanding networks, developing professional identities, and cultivating cultural capital.

Document Type

Article

Source Publication

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

Version

Publisher's Version

Publication Date

1-1-2021

Volume

13

Issue

1

First Page

57

Last Page

77

Rights

Notice: This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code).

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Recommended Citation

Kniffin, L. E., Schyndel, T. V., Fornaro, E. G., Purcell, J. W., & Muse, S. (2021). Next Generation Practitioner-Scholars Navigating Community Engagement Professional Development: A Collaborative Autoethnography. Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, 13(1), 57–77.