Volunteering may benefit a community, but it doesn’t necessarily draw on the faculty member’s expertise nor advance her/his scholarship. Professional service draws on the faculty member’s expertise but doesn’t advance her/his scholarship. Engaged scholarship necessarily taps the faculty member’s expertise and advances her/his scholarship.

Howard, J. (2007). Powerpoint slide: Distinguishing engaged scholarship from faculty volunteering and professional service. University of Michigan. Powerpoint Slide.