CIVICENHANCE Kick-off Meeting
E-Service Learning for Boosting Academic Civic Engagement in Rural Areas
The CIVICENHANCE Erasmus+ project successfully launched its first transnational meeting on October 14–15, 2024, hosted by LUMSA University in Rome, Italy. This milestone event brought together representatives from six European partner organizations to align on the project’s goals and strategies.
The two-day agenda included introductory sessions, project management discussions, and the initiation of key work packages (WPs). Highlights included:
- - Strategies for implementing e-service learning to enhance civic engagement in rural areas.
- - Plans for developing an innovative matchmaking platform connecting academic institutions with civic engagement opportunities.
- - Discussions on integrating civic engagement into higher education curricula and creating a Community of Practice.
The meeting concluded with evaluations and plans for the next phases of the project, aiming to foster innovation in higher education and empower rural communities through academic engagement.
Participating Organizations: