At Ohio State, outreach and engagement is defined as meaningful and mutually beneficial collaborations with partners outside the academic community. This may include partners such as those in education, business, and public and social service. Outreach and engagement is:

• That aspect of teaching that enables learning beyond the campus walls
• That aspect of research that makes what we discover useful beyond the academic community
• That aspect of service that directly benefits the public

This community shares the work of scholars and practitioners who involve university and community partners in outreach and engagement work.