About Carnegie Reclassification
About Carnegie
Sacramento State first received the prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification in 2010.
As an institution committed to community engagement, we received reclassification in 2026.
The Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement reflects our commitment to our
community engagement efforts on campus and with our community partners.
The classification has been the leading framework for institutional assessment and recognition of community engagement in U.S. higher education for the past 20 years. This achievement signals our commitment to our community engagement efforts.
We congratulate our staff, faculty, students, and community partners on being recognized with this classification. We are honored to receive this recognition as a mark of excellence for Sacramento State’s contributions in the region.
Carnegie Classification
Community Engagement Defined
At Sacramento State, community engagement refers to reciprocal and collaborative partnerships between our university and diverse communities at local, regional, national, and global levels for the mutually beneficial, equitable, and inclusive exchange of knowledge and resources. The purpose of community engagement at Sacramento State is to enhance teaching and learning; to enrich scholarly and creative activity; to prepare educated, engaged community members; to strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility; to identify and respond to critical societal needs; and to advance social justice and contribute to the public good. Community Engagement Definition
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Community Engagement Center
Library 4028
Mon – Fri,
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Phone: (916) 278-4610
cec@csus.edu