Fridays with ITDS — January 30

Experiential Learning through Community-Engaged Teaching & Learning

Join Manveer Mann, Associate Professor of Marketing, and Bryan Murdock, Associate Vice President for Community Partnerships, to discuss how Community-Engaged Teaching and Learning (CETL) supports authentic, high-impact learning experiences that connect course goals with real community needs. Participants will learn about practical strategies for integrating community engagement into their teaching and be introduced to key institutional resources developed to support this work, including an inventory of existing university partnerships and community relationships. This session is ideal for faculty seeking to explore or expand authentic learning activities through community-engaged approaches in their courses.

Manveer Mann is an associate professor of Marketing at Montclair State University. Before joining Montclair State University, she was an assistant professor at Old Dominion University, Virginia. She received a PhD from Auburn University, Alabama. Her research interests span a number of topics in marketing including ESG (Environmental Social Governance) & CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Initiatives, sustainability marketing, retail strategies, and consumer behavior. Her research has appeared in several academic journals including Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Business Research, European Journal of Marketing, and the International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management. She has presented her research in numerous international and national conferences including Society of Consumer Psychology, Transformative Consumer Research, Academy of Marketing Science, and American Collegiate Retailing Association.

Bryan Murdock is the Associate Vice President of Community Partnerships at Montclair State University, where he leads the newly formed Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships. In this role, he develops and implements strategies that advance the University’s commitment to community engagement and strengthen its role as a responsible institutional partner in the region. As the founding director of Montclair State’s Center for Community Engagement, Bryan built the foundation for the University’s civic and community-engaged work, integrating academic, co-curricular, and operational capacities with community needs. Under his leadership, Montclair has expanded its reach through community-engaged learning, volunteerism, applied research, and collaborative initiatives that connect faculty, students, and staff with local partners to address pressing social and economic challenges. Bryan’s work emphasizes long-term partnerships and systemic approaches to change. He has been a driving force behind initiatives such as the Paterson One Square Mile project, the Public Innovation Hub, and the Anchor Collaborative–efforts designed to advance workforce development, economic mobility, and community-wellbeing. By aligning the University’s resources with resident priorities, he ensures that community engagement at Montclair State is both impactful and sustainable. With deep experience in building partnerships between higher education and communities, Bryan continues to shape Montclair State’s role as a leader in public service and innovation, fostering collaborations that have a generational impact on the region.