Definition of "Public Engagement" by UIUC

"Public Engagement" 

Definition: 

Public engagement is the application for the public good of the knowledge and expertise of a faculty or staff member to issues of societal importance. Typically, this activity is done in collaboration with others both within and outside of the university. 

The activity may enrich research and teaching as well as lead to new directions within the university. Public engagement falls under the service mission of the university."

source: 

Office of the Provost, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (2009). 

Communication No. 9. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. p. 30.

Available at 

http://www.provost.illinois.edu/communication/09/Communication%209%20%202009-2010%20Promotion%20and%20Tenure.pdf.

Remark: This definition is gotten from Dr. George Reese's E-mail on June 10 2009.