Faculty

At the community level, engaged research can result in constructive and positive changes to a community project through collaboration and the sharing of ideas and indigenous knowledge. This includes addressing disparities and enhancing diversity and inclusiveness, as well as a more targeted identification of the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that are important to change in systemic outcomes.   Engaging the community also results in increased relevance of the research in meeting the policy needs of the community. Scholars can influence policy through publication of policy reports and/or briefs, as well as from advising/consulting with government and non- government bodies.