Effective community-campus partnerships require clear communication and a commitment to mutual respect. However, navigating feedback mechanisms at large institutions can be challenging for community partners. To address this, recent discussions among higher education professionals has highlighted some innovative approaches to this challenge:
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Mark your calendars for an insightful discussion on public scholarship and innovative practices in higher education. The Metropolitan Universities Journal (MUJ) is hosting its latest Dialogue Series webinar on November 21, 2024, from 1:00-1:45 PM EST. The webinar is open to all interested participants!!
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On October 16, 3-4 PM ET, PACE (Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement) will host a webinar to introduce "How to Talk Bridgey," a new resource that helps improve communication across political divides. Participants will gain insights into using language that builds connections, encourages meaningful dialogue, and prioritizes understanding, even during challenging conversations. ...continue reading "Learn to “Talk Bridgey” with PACE: Bridging Political Divides in the 2024 Election"
Transform Mid-Atlantic is offering Faculty Development Mini-Grants of up to $2,500 to support faculty initiatives in civic and community engagement, service-learning, and community-based research. Applications are open until October 7, 2024.
Apply here. Full-time and part-time GW faculty are eligible to apply individually or as part of cross-disciplinary or inter-institutional teams.
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The Community-Based Primary Health Care Working Group is hosting a pre-conference workshop, "Community-Based Primary Health Care in a Changing Climate and Humanitarian Crisis Settings," on Saturday, October 26 from 8 AM to 5 PM. Registration is open to all, including non-APHA members, for only $25.
For more information or to submit an abstract, contact Dr. Sandy Hoar at hoar@gwu.edu.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), and the Society for Experiential Education (SEE) are conducting an important survey this fall to better understand how faculty and staff are connecting experiential learning and high-impact practices with career preparation for students.
Building on their spring 2024 report "Faculty Attitudes and Behaviors: The Integration of Career Readiness Into the Curriculum", this new study aims to deepen our understanding of current practices involving experiential learning and high-impact practices linked to career readiness.
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Exciting news for community-engaged researchers and practitioners! The deadline to submit proposals for Compact25, on September 27th, is quickly approaching. This initiative offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work and help shape the future of community engagement in higher education.
Compact25 is a visionary framework launched by Campus Compact to guide the organization's mission and support member institutions in advancing the public purposes of higher education. Its goal is to foster strong communities while educating students for civic and social responsibility.
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A new publication in the American Journal of Public Health from the RADx-UP project features co-authorship from CCPH Executive Director, Al Richmond.
This article highlights the common rule and Institutional Review Board origins, community-engaged research principles and data gathering, and interface adaptations.
Students who want to explore teaching careers become familiar with lesson plan development by writing, teaching, and observing lessons in an elementary school classroom. While students build and practice inquiry-based lesson design skills, they also become familiar with and practice classroom management in the elementary school setting.
For information about Community Engaged Scholarship at GW: https://go.gwu.edu/cesc
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Achieving Transformational Change in Promotion and Tenure Policies for Community-Engaged Scholarship, featuring Dr. Andy Furco, Dr. Jennifer Yee, and Dr. David Donahue. Sponsored by LEAD California, Collaboratory, and NC Campus Engagement.
Webinar recording available at the LEAD California Channel, along with previous webinars from their series on Promotion and Tenure.
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Dr. Jose Maldonado of Liberty University is looking for chapter authors for his upcoming textbook Transformational Innovations: Mental Health Counseling, Cultural Inclusion, and Social Justice Advocacy in Higher Education. It covers issues interconnected with mental health in higher education. You may reach out directly to Dr. Maldonando (jmmaldonado1@liberty.edu) to inquire.
The following chapters need authors: ...continue reading "Call for Chapter Authors: Transformational Innovations: Mental Health Counseling, Cultural Inclusion, and Social Justice Advocacy in Higher Education"
Join LEAD California, IARSLCE and GivePulse in their next Dissertation Dish episode. In this episode Dr. Rochelle Smarr will present her dissertation Stories from the Field: Black Service-Learning Student Experiences. The aim of this research study is to provide a macro picture of Black student's experiences in service-learning through reflective semi-structured interviews. Click here to learn more and register.
Campus Compact’s 2023-2024 Intercultural Development Fellow, Lissa Schwander is gathering information about Intercultural Development work on campuses. Campus Compact is looking for community engagement practitioners to give feedback and information about the resources and tactics used to prepare students, faculty, staff, and community partners for participation in community/civic engagement. Click here share your experiences and learn more.
