While campus engagement with the local community is generally viewed in a positive light, in reality these collaborations are more complex. Presenting a variety of contemporary models and frameworks for community engagement, this book is distinguished by its unique emphasis on campus-community partnerships from the perspective of the community. Bolstered by concrete data, the text addresses the impact of a variety of service-learning arrangements on local communities and focuses on the experiences, both positive and negative, of the community organization. • Examines campus-community partnerships from the perspective of the community served • Presents lively and engaging case studies of domestic and global scenarios • Includes the perspectives of nonprofit organizations, students, community members, and faculty • Includes extensive resources for more in-depth study