The Community Engagement Community of Practice (CE CoP) aims to foster connections among staff and faculty across all departments and faculties at McMaster University who are involved in community-engaged research and/or teaching.

The objective is to reduce barriers, enhance cross-unit collaboration, promote communication, and facilitate the exchange of valuable resources.

The CoP meets bi-monthly, both in-person and online. 

The Student Ambassadors group, comprising undergraduate students from various faculties engaged in or having completed OCE programs, offers a platform for like-minded individuals to connect. It facilitates practical experience in community-engaged work, extends learning from programs like the Research Shop and the Interdisciplinary Minor in Community Engagement, and provides support from OCE staff. The Ambassadors collaboratively execute promotional campaigns, co-create projects addressing real-world challenges, offer feedback to enhance programs, and implement social programming to strengthen relationships among McMaster students interested in community engagement.

Students are expected to commit a minimum of 1 hour per week over the academic term (September-April).