Preparing Students to Engage in Equitable Community Partnerships: A Handbook.

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Title:	Preparing Students to Engage in Equitable Community Partnerships: A Handbook.
Authors:	Plaxton-Moore, Star¹
Source:	Journal of Higher Education Outreach & Engagement. 2026, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p137-141. 5p.
Subject Terms:	Critical pedagogy, Higher education, Student development, Service learning, Cultural humility, Power (Social sciences), Participation, Coalitions
Abstract:	This article reviews Preparing Students to Engage in Equitable Community Partnerships: A Handbook by Tryon, Madden, and Sprinkel, which focuses on guiding higher education faculty and staff in preparing students for community-engaged learning that is equitable, accountable, and mutually beneficial. The handbook addresses foundational concepts such as reciprocity, cultural humility, power dynamics, and student motivations, offering practical curricular frameworks, reflection questions, and adaptable learning activities to support diverse institutional contexts. It emphasizes the importance of critical pedagogy, relationship-building, and contextual awareness—including attention to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions—to foster transformative partnerships between students, communities, and institutions. The text is positioned as a comprehensive resource aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and ethical grounding of community engagement pedagogy in higher education. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:	This article reviews Preparing Students to Engage in Equitable Community Partnerships: A Handbook by Tryon, Madden, and Sprinkel, which focuses on guiding higher education faculty and staff in preparing students for community-engaged learning that is equitable, accountable, and mutually beneficial. The handbook addresses foundational concepts such as reciprocity, cultural humility, power dynamics, and student motivations, offering practical curricular frameworks, reflection questions, and adaptable learning activities to support diverse institutional contexts. It emphasizes the importance of critical pedagogy, relationship-building, and contextual awareness—including attention to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions—to foster transformative partnerships between students, communities, and institutions. The text is positioned as a comprehensive resource aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and ethical grounding of community engagement pedagogy in higher education. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:	15346102