Academic work involves deep and meaningful exploration of many areas of knowledge to engage and address community-oriented needs. The following centers and initiatives provide a means to unite academic scholarship and community practice.
The Institute for Social Innovation helps individuals and organizations address societal problems via research, leadership, and organizational development. The Institute uses faculty leaders and student fellows to work in communities to address critical issues of nonprofit organizations, businesses and doctoral communities in general through dialogue, research, and community service projects.
Completion of Fielding’s year-long Evidence Based Coaching certificate program grants participants certification from the International Coach Federation.