Tuesday, September 2, 2008
by: Saul Petersen

Community-based research (CBR) is public scholarship – rigorous research as a form of service to the public good (Peer Review, Winter 2006). This type of research involves scholarly engagement in the community that is aggressively linked with teaching and service.

The Center for Community Research and Engagement (CCRE) is pleased to announce fellowships for Seton Hall University faculty in the area of community-based research. Research projects will be conducted during the 2008-2009 academic year. A stipend of $3,000 will be awarded to full-time faculty on the South Orange campus to develop and conduct community-based research projects. Faculty interested in applying for research funding from this program should review the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) and submit their proposals by the September 17, 2008 deadline.

Given the mission of CCRE and our commitment to community-based learning, it is desirable for faculty to conduct the research as part of a course, although this is not a requirement for receipt of the fellowship. Faculty who integrate community-based research as part of a course will incorporate the research project into the coursework and the students' assignments.

The Center for Community Research and Engagement (CCRE) was created in 1997 to coordinate the activities of Seton Hall University as it implements service learning and community-based research on campus. CCRE's missionis to develop partnerships that integrate Seton Hall University faculty, students, staff and our neighboring communities through applied research, active learning, and action projects, aimed at enhancing both the learning environment and community capacity.

For more information, please contact Saul Petersen, CCRE director at peterssa@shu.edu or (973) 275-5882

For more information please contact:
Saul Petersen
973-275-5882
peterssa@shu.edu