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Category: Professional Development Events and Resources

National and regional conferences, institutes, workshops that faculty may want to attend.

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Jordan West, Associate Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement shares two new resources regarding immigration. Know Your Rights Under the U.S. Constitution - Updated April 2024 by the National Immigration Law Center and a Webinar, Deportation Defense Series by Mijente.

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Campus Compact and the Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship (ACES) jointly host the Addressing Wicked Issues through Community-Engaged Scholarship initiative, which takes a deep dive into some of the most critical issues threatening our communities and explores how we—higher education community engagement professionals, practitioners, and scholars—can make a difference.

The 2024-2025 series will focus on youth and gun violence, exploring the context, root causes, and how higher education can respond through community-engaged research, community-engaged teaching and learning, anchor strategy & community partnerships, and student-led civic engagement.

The first webinar will be held this Wednesday, December 11th, at 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EST) – register today!

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The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) has announced several new initiatives for 2025, including learning communities and engagement opportunities for higher education professionals.

Register for one of four new CUMU Huddles starting in early 2025:

- Community-Engaged Research (January)
- Latine Student Communities (January)
- Strategic Communications (February)
- Sustainability and Anchor Mission (March)

For more information about CUMU programming and membership opportunities, visit cumuonline.org.

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The Coalition for Community Writing  (CCW) invites proposals for their sixth biennial Conference on Community Writing, taking place October 23-25, 2025, at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

Submit a 250-500 word proposal by Monday, February 17, 2025.  The conference theme is "Designing Justice Across Space, Place, and Time."

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The Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) is offering an exciting lineup of virtual professional development webinars for faculty, staff, and students at ESC member institutions. These one-hour sessions, led by experts in community engagement, will provide valuable insights and strategies for integrating engagement into academia.

  • Time: All sessions run from 12:00–1:00 p.m. Eastern time.
  • Cost: Free for ESC member institutions.
  • Registration: Visit the ESC website for more information and to sign up.

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Many thanks to speakers Dr. Phyllis Ryder, Iman Lee, and Najya A. Williams, who shared insights from their podcast, "Leading with Intention."

The podcast examines how racial identity impacts classroom dynamics in community-engaged courses. Lee, Williams, and others involved in this podcast were students in Dr. Ryder's University Writing course. Wanting to better understand the experience of students of color in her community-engaged scholarship courses, Ryder invited them to share their experiences and explore ways to create more inclusive learning environments that better serve students of color.

Zoom Recording Available Here.

Main points discussed:

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The All of Us Researcher Academy is hosting a webinar focused on engaging undergraduate students in health equity research using the All of Us Researcher Workbench. The session will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 PM ET. ...continue reading "Explore Health Equity Research with the All of Us Researcher Workbench"

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The National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (NCSCE) is excited to share a series of upcoming events and news designed to engage, inspire, and connect our community. Mark your calendars and don’t miss these opportunities to expand your knowledge and network!

November 18-19th : Webcast Symposium on Engineering and Human Rights

Day 1 | Monday, November 18, 2024:

  • Panels: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Participation Exercise: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Networking Hour: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Day 2 | Tuesday, November 19, 2024:

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Join us for a thought-provoking virtual event, Global Insights: International Service-Learning, on November 13 at 11:00 AM CST hosted by The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC). This free Thought Leader Panel will delve into how service-learning fosters youth development and promotes global citizenship across diverse cultures and educational settings.

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As we navigate the post-election period, supporting our campus community is critical. This Post-Election Resources Guide, developed in partnership with the SLSV Coalition, offers a wealth of strategies and tools to help faculty and staff navigate this important time. ...continue reading "Post-Election Resources Available for GW Community"

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The Western Region Continuums of Service Consortium has announced important updates for the upcoming Continuums of Service Conference 2025. This annual event, dedicated to advancing service-learning and community engagement in higher education, will take place from March 26-28, 2025, at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington.

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Due to the impact of recent hurricanes in the region, the proposal submission deadline has been extended to Friday, October 25, 2024, at 6 PM EDT. This extension ensures that those affected by these natural disasters have ample time to submit their proposals. ...continue reading "Gulf-South Summit 2025: Deadline Extension and Important Updates"

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Rhonda Fitzgerald of the Sustained Dialogue Campus Network joined us for the Nashman Center's Conversations on Community Engaged Scholarship Series on Thursday, Oct 17. 
Community Engaged Courses are particularly fertile ground for student observations, reflections, and opinions that may be in conflict with those of other students or the instructor. By design, our classrooms create opportunities for students to share and discuss their ideology, beliefs, and values. Learning to handle "tricky moments" well can create transformational learning experience for students, modeling for them how active citizens can contribute to civil discourse in a diverse democracy. Even faculty who have solid facilitation skills can stand to educate themselves and learn from each other.

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The 2025 AAC&U Annual Meeting is just around the corner, and it's time to start planning your experience! This year's meeting, themed "Reaffirming Higher Education's Public Purpose," will take place in Washington, DC at the Marriott Marquis from January 22-24, 2025. To make the most of your time, consider registering for one of three exciting pre-meeting workshops. Register here

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Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking experience at the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) 2024 annual conference,  Beyond Boundaries .  Taking place from October 20-22 in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, this event promises to challenge higher education leaders to look beyond what seems possible in today's academic landscape.

This year's conference features two exceptional plenary speakers who will address crucial topics in higher education and social justice:

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