The Center for Social Innovation at Boston College

ABSTRACT

Established in 2011, the Center for Social Innovation at Boston College has focused on fostering “effective, sustainable social innovations that enhance social justice.” the Center is committed to building research evidence that is used for changing practice and works to disseminate findings through a three-channel approach: traditional research publications, convening of practitioners, and through use of media outlets.

KEYWORDS:

• Social innovation
• research center
• social justice
• university-community partnership
• community engagement