Abstract
While the benefits of community engagement have been discussed extensively in the academic literature, there exist few assessment tools that can measure these benefits accurately. Using descriptive research methodology, the authors developed a robust measure—the Benefits of Academic Community Engagement (BACE) scale—that assesses student perceptions of two specific benefits across multiple disciplines: personal development and social responsibility. Three studies to test and refine the new scale are discussed. In considering the limitations of the studies the authors point to opportunities for future research to determine the scale’s validity across disparate settings. Results show that the instrument effectively captures student perceptions of the benefits of community engagement.
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