A short, stand-alone description or “executive summary” describing a community or collaboration. Community overview statements include the name of the community, why it exists, who participates in it and what members do together. It also includes information about who convenes the community (e.g., a host organization), the intended lifespan, and whether members connect in person or online.
Citation: Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement. (2025) CSCCE Glossary: Scientific Community Engagement Fundamentals. Woodley, Pratt, and Santistevan doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15359413
Categories: Community Engagement Fundamentals (CEF) terms
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