Overview
The Community Engagement Collaborative (CEC) Working Group plays a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive and vibrant community for SPN members and the broader software preservation sector. Dedicated to building meaningful connections and facilitating ongoing engagement, the CEC ensures that all activities align with SPN’s strategic goals, creating a positive and respectful environment for participation.
By collaborating with other SPN working groups and external organizations, the CEC amplifies the collective impact of the network, ensuring that SPN’s work is accessible, inclusive, and supportive of diverse perspectives by:
- Developing strategies and policies to support inclusive and effective community engagement
- Hosting forums, workshops, webinars, and informal meetups to encourage knowledge sharing and collective learning
- Creating accessible public-facing resources, such as case studies, best practices, and community toolkits
- Facilitating mentorship, peer learning, and cross-disciplinary exchanges within SPN
- Integrating feedback and insights from members to shape SPN’s initiatives and identify new opportunities for collaboration
The CEC strengthens SPN’s impact by leading education, engagement, and community-building efforts: It hosts at least two major forums or workshops each year, and its merger with the Education and Training Working Group has expanded the reach of these initiatives. Through the STACKTRACE newsletter, new member support, calls for speakers, and resource development, the group helps create a more connected, informed, and active preservation community.
How You Might Engage
How You Might Engage with the Community Engagement Collaborative Working Group:
Contribute to Educational and Engagement Efforts: The CEC is looking for individuals who are passionate about connecting people and creating engaging, collaborative environments. If you have experience in event facilitation, community building, or content development, this group offers a fantastic opportunity to influence SPN’s educational and engagement efforts.
Guide SPN’s Community Activities: As a member, you’ll help guide the direction of SPN’s community activities, connect with a wide range of stakeholders, and drive initiatives that support the growth and impact of the network.
Build Community Creatively: If you’re ready to bring ideas to life, collaborate with other working groups, and build lasting relationships within the software preservation community, we’d love to have you join us!
If you’re excited about building a connected and inclusive community for software preservation, we invite you to contribute to the Community Engagement Collaborative.
If you’re passionate about making software preservation more feasible and sustainable through legal and policy work, we encourage you to join the Community Engagement Collaborative Working Group and help shape the future of this critical area.