Fall 2013 International Service Learning Summit

Hosts:

Buffett Center for International and Comparative Studies,
Northwestern University
Center for Global Engagement, Northwestern University

Co-sponsors:

DukeEngage
Center for Social Development and Gephardt Institute for Public Service,
Washington University in St. Louis
In collaboration with the Building Bridges Coalition
Please join us at Northwestern from October 23-25, 2013 as we continue to explore the most cutting-edge trends, as well as the biggest opportunities and challenges in higher education related to global/service learning. This summit will build on the success of the “International Service and Higher Education: At the Threshold of a New Era” conference held at Washington University in St. Louis in 2011. We look forward to hosting a gathering that builds a community of practice among international service learning facilitators by inviting constructive examination of our work and engaging in critical conversations about our impact in communities abroad.
The conference schedule and program will be developed by a conference planning committee, including staff and faculty from the convening universities and partners.
Purpose: 
This conference will bring together those involved in community-based, experiential or service learning efforts abroad to examine critical issues facing the field and create an agenda for developing and measuring our success as international educators.
Format: 
We envision various discussion areas framed by panel presentations followed up by break-out sessions with a final report back session to share feedback, summarize group discussions and explore actions to be taken.
The Summit will include:
•  Opening Keynote
•  1-2 Plenary Speakers
•  Various panel presentations with facilitated break-out/group discussion sessions
•  Significant time for discussion, dialogue and sharing
Discussion areas could include the following:
•  Partner organizations and host communities
•  Goals of international experiential learning
•  Program assessment and evaluation
•  Group formation
•  Preparation of students and with partner organizations
•  Following up: post-experience reflection and integration
•  Potential for cross-university collaboration
Further details and logistics:
•  Registration fee: $300
•  Lodging: A room block has been arranged at Hotel Orrington in Evanston, IL.
The on-line booking code for the group is NUISLS which can be entered in the area that asks for “Group/Convention Code.” Hotel reservations may also be made by calling  1-800-445-8667  ( 1-800-HILTONS ). In order to receive the group rate, let them know you are with the NU International Service Learning Summit.

Click here to register.