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Category: Community Engaged Teaching

Resources for CES courses, examples of courses at GW (course reports, etc.)

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Foodprints service-learning manager and instructional coach, Ibti Vincent shares this report on service-learning, "We recently reviewed the accomplishments of our service-learning program from last school year and we wanted to share them with you because this work would not be possible without you and the awesome GW students who intern and volunteer with us!"

The report, by FOODPRINTS staff, Hannah Schiff, highlights these outcomes. FRESHFARM Service-Learners:

  • Gain real-world experiences while expanding the capacity of an impactful food and garden education program
  • Collect and document data on produce-based tastings in school cafeterias
  • Receive ongoing professional development & mentorship
  • Rate highly their experiences with FRESHFARM

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Faculty and staff are invited to apply for the Florida '25 Institute on Teaching Social Action, taking place February 8-9, 2025 at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.

This no-cost institute empowers students to lead campaigns for policy change on campus or in the community and trains educators to develop social action syllabi that engage students in leading policy change campaigns.

...continue reading "Register Now: Florida Institute on Teaching Social Action – February 2025"

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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:

...continue reading "Event Recap: Creating Non-White-Centric Community Engaged Courses"

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Check out the resources below from Interfaith America:

Want to ensure you can build cohesion on your campus through pluralism?

50 Things Anyone Can Do from Common Ground USA has suggestions to increase American strength and resilience to be a peacemaker on campus. Cg-usa.org.

Combat Election Polarization from Essential Resources includes ways to have healthier, more authentic discourse about the issues that matter and to interrupt partisan polarization. Whatisessential.org.

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Are you interested in community engagement, scholarship, and creating positive change? Don't miss the upcoming Imagining America (IA) "Meet IA" session! This virtual event is perfect for anyone curious about the IA network, whether you're a prospective member, new to the organization, or a current participant and anyone interested in community-engaged scholarship and social change. It will take place on Tuesday October 22nd, 2024.

...continue reading "Join the Imagining America October Session: Learn, Connect, and Engage"

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Two recent studies provide valuable insights into community perspectives on university-engaged research.

Neighbors' Perceptions of Community Engaged Research  highlights how local communities view academic research projects, offering insights to improve university engagement strategies.

Perspectives of community members on community-based participatory research: A systematic literature review is a systematic literature review analyzing community members' experiences with collaborative research, shedding light on the benefits and challenges faced in these partnerships.

Both studies offer key contributions to understanding university-community relationships, which is essential for developing more effective and mutually beneficial engagement efforts.

Email: schmiesing.3@osu.edu if you can't access them through the above links. 

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The National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) has unveiled an impressive roster of speakers for its upcoming 2024 conference, "#NCoC2024: Renewing Civic Health." Set to take place on December 10th at Planet Word in Washington, D.C., this event promises to be a gathering of influential thought leaders in the realm of civic engagement and democratic participation.

These speakers will address critical aspects of civic health, ranging from digital democracy to inclusive participation strategies. Early bird ticket are now available with a $50 discount, but this special pricing ends next week. Don't miss the chance to secure your spot at this reduced rate!

...continue reading "National Conference on Citizenship 2024: Dec 10 in Washington DC"

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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.

...continue reading "Event Recap: Skills for Handling Tricky Moments"

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Are you ready to take your leadership and communication skills to the next level? The George Washington University, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Washington Global and LifeHikes, is proud to present an exclusive workshop: "Next Level Leadership and Communication Skills" taking place on Thursday, 21st November, 2024 at 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM in George Washington University Student Center Building, Rm 309.

Limited Availability: Only 25 seats available for GW participants!

...continue reading "Workshop: Next Level Leadership and Communication Skills"

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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"

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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.

...continue reading "Call for Proposals: Transform Mid-Atlantic Faculty Development Mini-Grants"

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The Institute for Democracy and Higher Education (IDHE) and Sustained Dialogue Institute are offering a free "help desk" to assist campus educators with challenging conflicts and conversations. This service is particularly relevant as we approach a contentious election season.

Submit inquiries here.

...continue reading "Virtual Help Desk: Campus Conflict and Conversation Support"

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The Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at the University of Richmond has released three new resources to support community-engaged scholarship in higher education. These resources, co-authored by Center staff and University faculty, are particularly relevant for liberal arts institutions but applicable across various university types.

Valuing Community Engagement Throughout the Faculty Recruitment

Community-Engaged Faculty Activity: Resource for Department Chairs

Suggestions for Early Career Community-Engaged Scholars

...continue reading "New Resources: Supporting Faculty Community Engagement"

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Once again students and course instructors gathered to learn from our community partners about serving effectively and respectfully through GW courses. Students posed important questions about managing their time effectively, learning to use public transportation, and eventually, how service opportunities can create opportunities to work together with equity - across race, gender, and socio-economic status.

Community Partner Panelists:

...continue reading "Welcome to Community Engaged Scholarship"

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(Post updated: Jan 3, 2025)

As you finalize your plans for the coming semester, please refer to the information and resources below. The Nashman Center Community Engaged Scholarship team is happy to support you in any way we can. Please reach out to Wendy Wagner, wagnerw@gwu.edu. ...continue reading "CES Courses: Starting a New Semester"

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