Measuring civic engagement in higher education is inherently complex due to the diverse and varied nature of civic partnerships.

Viewing people strategies through the lens of civic engagement offers opportunities for universities to deepen their civic mission.

Relatively recently in the sector, there has been an increased focus on social responsibility and civic engagement, generating more debate around the focus and the definition of these terms. There are now fifty-nine universities committed to creating a Civic University Agreement. This article introduces some factors driving civic engagement in the sector, and discusses some of the challenges related to scoping where civic engagement should apply.