Programmatic Engagement Pathways are structured frameworks that extend the impact of our Signature Programs across the Texas Tech campus community. These pathways are scalable and are designed for easy integration into grants and research projects, offering a consistent model for meaningful, measurable engagement. Each pathway builds on a Signature Program’s foundation—targeting a specific audience, addressing a defined community need, and incorporating a diverse portfolio of sessions and learning events with built-in evaluation and impact reporting. Signature Programs and Programmatic Engagement Pathways should be well-grounded using logic models developed in conjunction with the Office of Outreach & Engagement. 

General Definitions:

Signature Programs - are defined as a comprehensive Engagement program that includes a specific target audience, addresses a community need, a well-developed logic model, a diverse portfolio of engagement learning events and sessions, a formal evaluation, and reported impact.

Programmatic Engagement pathways - represent Signature Programs whose focus is scaled to connect with the campus community and structured for easy integration into grants.

Sessions - A discrete outreach or engagement deliverable (e.g., presentation)

Learning Event - a collection of sessions (e.g. a workshop with four engagement presentations)

Engagement pathways include:

1. Community-Based Learning & Research
   Courses, capstone projects, and research initiatives that directly address community needs while deepening student learning.
2. Public Programs & Events
   Lectures, exhibits, performances, and workshops that invite the public into dialogue with our work and ideas.
3. Outreach & Education Initiatives
   Programs that bring knowledge and discovery to learners of all ages, including K–12 students, lifelong learners, and underserved communities.

 

Examples of Programmatic Engagement Pathways:

The Nature of Teaching: Professional Development Opportunities

The Natural of Teaching professional development is tailored to fit your school’s specific professional development needs. We provide models for one hour, four hours, or eight hours of professional development during or outside of school hours. We also tailor professional development to fit whatever grade levels or content areas you would like covered. All Nature of Teaching lesson plans are free and target STEAM standards for K-12 students. Lessons are interdisciplinary, utilizing English/language arts, science, math, social studies, art, engineering, and social/emotional skills to teach natural resource concepts. All lessons come with assessments and worksheets required to measure student learning.

More information regarding The Nature of Teaching at Texas Tech University is coming soon.