Congratulations to Dr. Keri Epps and Dr. Rowie Kirby-Straker on their newly published book chapter co-created with Authoring Action and undergraduate student researchers

DAUNTING COMMUNITY LISTENING: Designing and Implementing a Community Listening Framework & Accountability Group for Undergraduate Students

Their work demonstrates how intentional listening training transforms community partnerships—shifting students from a “fix-it” mentality to genuine reciprocity with community partners. Through their Community Listening Accountability Group (CLAG), students learn to examine their own biases, center community voices, and embrace the productive discomfort that authentic engagement requires.

Let’s celebrate our colleagues’ transformative impact on both students and our Winston-Salem community!