JCP Special Issue on African & Arab Community Psychology

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Dear Colleagues,

I'd like to raise your awareness of the recent edition of the Journal of Community Psychology (Vol. 43, Issue 1), which features a special issue on "AFRICAN AND ARAB ENACTMENTS OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY". Edited by Shahnaaz Suffla and Mohamed Seedat, the issue takes a critical focus and contains articles that feature voices from South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, Lebanon, and Palestine.

You can view the table of contents here:

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jcop.2015.43.issue-1/issuetoc

Mona Amer

Chair, SCRA International Committee

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Mona M. Amer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology

Psychology Unit, The American University in Cairo

P.O. Box 74, Fifth District, New Cairo 11835, Egypt

(or) c/o Faculty Services, 420 Fifth Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018 USA

+ (20-2) 2615-1832

Job Opportunity: Purdue University

[Announcement from he-sl listserv]

Civic Engagement Program Specialist - Purdue University West Lafayette - Office of the Dean of Students

Job Number: 1403211

Link to posting: http://bit.ly/1zjyNdq

Description

Promote the development of students' leadership and civic identity through coordination and implementation of student civic engagement initiatives, programs, and services.

• Coordinate and promote the Boiler Volunteer Network signature programs (i.e. Community Action Days, Season of Sharing, Project Move Out, Boiler Blast, Issue Education Initiatives, etc.).
• Create and implement tracking and evaluation procedures for recording the impact of civic engagement on students, faculty, staff, and the greater community.
• Conduct regular evaluations and assessments of civic engagement efforts at the university.
• Advise community engagement/service related student organizations, as well as graduate administrative/professional staff for civic engagement.
• Develop and facilitate workshops on the topics of meaningful community service, local, national & global issues, active citizenship and volunteer opportunities.
• Cultivate and manage university-community partnerships, faculty partnerships and alumni networks that enrich civic leadership programs.
• Assist with facilitation of community engagement and service-learning experiences for students, faculty, and staff.
• Train and oversee student assistants, student leaders, and volunteers.
• Serve as a liaison between the university and community partners.
• Maintain and distribute weekly newsletter of volunteer opportunities and resources for the campus community.
• Collaborate with Coordinator of Leadership Development to plan and execute annual Leadership & Social Change Overnight Student Retreat.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• Two or more years experience in student activities, student involvement and student organizations.
• Knowledge of community service initiatives in a college town environment.
• Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability and competency to influence and build relationships among a diverse cultural university community and to relate to people of all ages.
• Ability to collaborate with others and advise students on University rules and regulations.
• Excellent counseling and mediation skills with the ability to identify problems, analyze the situation, and implement solutions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle interruptions and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in software: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook / Electronic email.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree.
• Relevant work experience in higher education administration.
• Knowledge of Purdue University academic areas, registration policies, campus locations and information sources.

Additional Information:

• Must submit a cover letter (approximately 250 words) documenting your experience and interest in this position.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime).
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period.
• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Link to posting: http://bit.ly/1zjyNdq

If you have any questions, regarding the position, let me know.

Thanks,

Mel Gruver, Assistant Dean of Students for Civic Engagement & Leadership Development

mgruver@purdue.edu

Invitation to the LINC Showcase--December 8, 6-7:30 p.m., Illini Union 2nd floor Ballroom

Call for Proposals: Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism & Service-Learning

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Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning

March 8-10, 2015, Franklin, TN

Call for Proposals

Deadline: January 12, 2015

The fifth annual Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning (TCVSL) is now accepting proposals for workshops and showcase exhibits for our upcoming conference, March 8-10, 2015 in Franklin, TN.

Workshop sessions last 1 hour and 15 minutes, and include a directed focus on selected topics with interaction and reflection among participants.  Showcase exhibits focus on particular programs and projects, will be displayed in the exhibit hall, and are staffed during showcase hours at the conference.

Proposals are due Monday, January 12, 2015.  Please submit your completed proposal to volunteer.tennessee@tn.gov.

Review the TCVSL Call for Proposals here.  More information can also be found on the conference's website and Facebook page.

Have questions?  Contact volunteer.tennessee@tn.gov for more information about submitting your proposal.

Thanks,

Michael Francis

Training & Support Manager

Volunteer Tennessee

michael.francis@tn.gov

Seeking Student Changemakers for the 2015 Global Engagement Summit

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From: Global Engagement Summit [mailto:american.ges@u.northwestern.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 10:53 AM
Subject: Seeking Student Changemakers for the 2015 Global Engagement Summit

Greetings from Northwestern University!

My name is Joni Cooper, and I am a co-chair for the American Delegates team of the Global Engagement Summit (GES) at Northwestern University. GES is a five-day capacity-building summit that brings together some of the most influential leaders in the realm of social change to lead workshops, give short talks, and provide one-on-one mentorship that empowers our delegates to implement their own change-based projects.

We are now accepting applications for the 2015 Global Engagement Summit, and believe the students your university reaches would be a great fit for this opportunity. We would greatly appreciate your help in forwarding the following message to any students passionate about effecting change in areas such as social justice, community development, social entrepreneurship, or global issues.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Joni Cooper

American Delegates Team

GES is a five-day capacity-building summit for students committed to social change in their communities and around the world. Accepted delegates come together to develop the skills to better plan, execute, and participate in change-based projects. GES focuses not only on the “what” and “how,” but also challenges delegates to think critically about the goals, impact, and broader implications of their project. We bring some of the most influential leaders in the realm of social change to lead workshops and talks and provide one-on-one mentorship that empowers our delegates to implement their own ideas for social change. Past facilitators and speakers have come from diverse backgrounds and organizations such as Ashoka, IDEO, Unreasonable Institute, GOOD Magazine, and Move This World, among many others. All delegates will also be encouraged to apply for a variety of “Outcome Opportunities” to help advance their projects after the Summit, which have in the past included fundraising support, pro bono consultations, media coverage and more. The 2015 summit will take place April 15 - 19. Check out our brochure and video for a glimpse into the experience you could have as an American Delegate. We look forward to working with you! Joni Cooper and Jocie Padgen Co-Chairs, American Delegates Team The Global Engagement Summit theges.org

APPLY TO THE SUMMIT

Participate in skill-building workshops speci-fic to your project's needs, attend TED-style short talks featuring prominent social change experts and receive constructive feedback on your ideas from both peers and professional mentors. Learn how to maximize your project's strengths and eliminate the weaknesses.

Develop your professional network by forging connections with industry experts from all over the U.S., all who travel to the Summit specifically to meet delegates and engage with their projects. Delegates who graduate the Summit join a family of global changemakers dedicated to sharing ideas and assets.

Apply for post-Summit outcomes, which are tangible resources awarded to outstanding delegates to help accelerate their project's growth. Past outcomes include financial grants, free access to marketing agency services and year-long mentorships with change-based companies.

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Release of Latest Issue of Michigan Journal

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Announcing Volume 21, Number 1 of the Michigan Journal

Since 1994, The Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL) has been the premier national, peer-reviewed journal publishing articles written by faculty and service-learning educators on research, theory, pedagogy, and other issues related to academic (curriculum-based) service- learning and community-engaged scholarship in higher education. The Michigan Journal, published by the University of Michigan’s Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning, contributes to the national dialogue on campus-community engagement.

We are pleased to announce that the Fall Issue (Volume 21 Number 1) of The Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning has been released.

Volume 21 Number 1 includes the following articles:

RESEARCH, THEORY, AND EVALUATION

·         The Impact of Service-learning Course Characteristics on University Students’ Learning Outcomes (Barbara E. Moely and Vincent Ilustre)

·         Developing Intercultural Competence by Participating In Intensive Intercultural Service-Learning (Nadia De Leon)

·         “Rekindle and Recapture the Love”: Establishing System-wide Indicators of Progress in Community Engagement and Economic Development (Emily M. Janke)

·         Democratic and Social Justice Goals in Service-Learning Evaluation: Contemporary Challenges and Conceptual Resources (David E. Meens)

SPECIAL SECTION: GLOBAL SERVICE-LEARNING

·         Pushing Boundaries: Introduction to the Global Service-Learning Special Section (Eric Hartman and Richard Kiely)

·         “Learning Service” in International Contexts: Partnership-based Service-Learning and Research in Cape Town, South Africa (Janice McMillan and Timothy K. Stanton)

·         What Counts as Outcomes? Community Perspectives of an Engineering Partnership (Nora Pillard Reynolds)

BOOK REVIEW ESSAYS

·         Driving Social Change: How to Solve the World's Toughest Problems, Paul C. Light (Reviewed by Sandra L. Enos)

·         Civic Work, Civic Lessons: Two Generations Reflect on Public Service, Thomas Ehrlich & Ernestine Fu (Reviewed by Nicholas V. Longo and Kerry Fleming)

To learn more about the Michigan Journal, please visit ginsberg.umich.edu/mjcsl/ 

Thank you for your support of the Michigan Journal.

jeff

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jeffrey howard

editor

michigan journal of community service learning
ginsberg.umich.edu/mjcsl/