community engagement requires collaborative, reciprocal processes that recognize, respect, and value the knowledge, perspective, and resources shared among partners, whereas community service may be provided in a uni-directional, often times “expert,” model in which university resources are extended to serve community individuals, groups, organizations and the public in general; - See more at: http://communityengagement.uncg.edu/definitions/#sthash.aVELdVSf.dpuf