Indy Parks and IU of Indianapolis have been in the beginning stages of setting up a community engaged learning partnership. There are many areas of this partnership that must be explored. Mainly, how to involve students with research, internships, and community entities; how to engage faculty; how to connect students to engaged learning.

 

 This report offers strategies for Indy Parks and IU of Indianapolis on how to grasp students' attention for the new courses. As well as best practices for engaging faculty and implementing the courses on campus. These findings were obtained through both secondary and primary research. The secondary research was obtained primarily through reputable databases or peer-reviewed journals. Meanwhile the primary research consisted of two surveys. The first survey was created for faculty and the second survey for the students. Results for both of these research methods were gathered and organized within this report in sections such as research methodology, analysis, recommendations, a review of literature, and an appendix. 

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Key Findings: 

• Database for narrowing students needs and facilitating course selection

• Student ambassador/mentor contribution towards partnership in exchange for benefits such as faculty mentor in their desired industry giving valuable feedback and guidance

• Market community engaged learning by using phrases such as “real world” or “authentic” via fliers and easily accessible videos

• Offer students in depth description of courses and choice for in-person or online 

Brief Recommendations: 

• Create options for students on different ways they can help create a successful partnership between Indy Parks and IU Indianapolis 

• Create website for students to learn about the partnership between Indy Parks and IU of Indianapolis

• Create informational videos that pique students interest about partnering with Indy Parks