Buffalo State's 2026 Re-Application for Classification

The Community Partnerships Council, with leadership from the CCE, is completing a self-study and re-application for the 2026 cycle of the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. Buffalo State was awarded classification in 2015, and our renewal process is an exciting opportunity to complete a self-study of our efforts and impacts.

This page will be utilized throughout the re-application process to share information and resources with our campus and community. All are welcome to provide input, ask questions, and add to the process through the established opportunities described in the implementation plan below or by reaching out to Laura Hill Rao directly. 

Spring 2024

  • Workgroups assemble data
  • Campus communications announcing timeline, opportunity for input

Summer 2024

  • Draft narrative sections
  • Implement spring recommendations, if applicable
  • Continue campus communications

Fall 2024

  • November 4- deadline to secure application and initiate process
  • Workgroups assemble final data
  • First draft released to committee October 2024
  •  First draft released to campus November 2024
  • Open campus meeting December 2024

Spring 2025

  • Second draft released to campus February 2025 for written feedback
  • Deadline April 1, 2025
  • Post-submission  communications