Community-Engaged Practice & Innovation Awards
Cornell's Community-Engaged Practice & Innovation Awards honor faculty and staff leading impactful, innovative community-engaged learning initiatives that benefit students and communities.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Nominations deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per award; funds transferred to university discretionary account for use in community-engaged learning activities.
Summary: Recognizes Cornell faculty and staff who lead innovative community-engaged learning initiatives that foster positive change.
Key Information: Only Cornell faculty (any rank, any college/school) and staff from Student and Campus Life are eligible.
Description
The Community-Engaged Practice & Innovation Awards, administered by the Einhorn Center at Cornell University, honor faculty and staff who have demonstrated leadership in innovative curricular, co-curricular, or extra-curricular community-engaged learning activities. These awards aim to strengthen Cornell's culture of engagement by recognizing emerging practices that have a meaningful impact on students and communities. Awardees typically represent each of Cornell’s 13 colleges and schools, as well as Student and Campus Life.
