A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AS A SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Community engagement implies relationships between the universities and communities, which is mutually beneficial for both parties and adopts a bidirectional flow of information between the two. It deviates from the normal outreach/extension functions, to an approach which is more participative and committed to the creation and sharing of knowledge. The aim of the study explores the present status, problems and solutions for implementing Community Engagement programs as Social Responsibility of Higher education Institutions. The Researcher analyse the objectives through the Descriptive Survey method.