Advancing Community Engagement: Leadership Panel Discussion on Carnegie Classification

About this event

Round 2 of the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement is now open - offering Australian universities the opportunity to demonstrate their impact, strengthen partnerships, and join a growing network of institutions committed to social responsibility.

To mark the launch, this Leadership Panel brings together senior university leaders to share insights and reflections on the Carnegie framework and its value for the Australian higher education sector.

Following the success of Round 1, in which UTS and ACU were successfully classified, the Carnegie National Advisory Committee (NAC) has enhanced the Australian framework to make it clearer, more relevant, and more accessible.

Key Topics

This discussion will explore:

• The purpose and growing impact of the Carnegie Classification in Australia

• Key updates and opportunities in the Round 2 framework

• Lessons from institutions that achieved classification

• Strategies for building institutional readiness and demonstrating community impact

Speakers

Hon. Verity Firth AM: Vice-President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement, University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Matthew Pink: Head of Engagement, Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Alphia Possamai-Inesedy: Pro Vice Chancellor Student Success, Western Sydney University

Useful Links

Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement