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Stakeholder Engagement

Understanding Stakeholder Engagement in Higher Education

Stakeholder engagement refers to actively involving individuals and groups—students, faculty, industry, and community—in decision-making and strategic processes.

Glossary Terms
Term
Description
Stakeholder Engagement

The process of involving internal and external stakeholders in institutional planning and operations.

Inclusive Governance

Decision-making that incorporates diverse voices and perspectives.

Feedback Loop

Systems that collect, analyze, and act on stakeholder input.

Advisory Committees

Groups representing stakeholder interests in policy or program design.

Why It Matters

 Engaging stakeholders leads to better policies, stronger outcomes, and increased transparency, accountability, and trust.