Classification Details


The technical procedures whereby institutions were assigned to classification categories are documented in this section. For a more general explanation of the institutions included and the rationale behind the classifications and categories, refer to Classification Descriptions.

All-Inclusive Classifications


Elective Classifications


News & Announcements

Carnegie and NERCHE announce partnership to continue Community Engagement Classification. More

Carnegie Foundation to update all-inclusive Classifications in 2010. More

Classifications FAQs

Answers to questions you may have about the Carnegie Classifications. More

Reading Room

Rethinking and Reframing the Carnegie Classification
Alexander C. McCormick and Chun-Mei Zhao

Carnegie's Community-Engagement Classification: Intentions and Insights (PDF)
Amy Driscoll

Attaining Carnegie's Community-Engagement Classification (PDF)
James J. Zuiches and the NC State Community Engagement Task Force
from Change (January/February 2008)

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Getting Started

The Classifications Tutorial is a one-page description of the information and tools on the Classifications section of this Web site.