Communities of Practice (CoPs) are groups who share similar interests, concerns, problems, or passion around a topic. Together, they expand and exchange knowledge by interacting on an ongoing basis and building a repository of knowledge for current and future members.
At USF, we have several CoPs that span different departments/colleges while sharing similar interests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are CoPs online or in-person?
Space may be online, in-person or hybrid. Because formats may differ, make sure that you can commit to the specific expecations of a CoP. For example, one CoP may be entirely online with resource libraries and online discussion boards. Another CoP may rely on frequent in-person meetups.