Friday, June 19, 2015

Deadline approaching for IARSLCE Recognitions

[Announcement from he-sl listserv]

The nomination period for the 2015 IARSLCE recognitions is coming to a close, but there’s still time! Nominate yourself or someone who’s significantly influenced your research and/or practice!  Visit http://www.researchslce.org/awards-nominations/ for detailed information on each category.

The Recognition of Exemplary Contributions through Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement: Distinguished Career acknowledges and celebrates intellectual leadership through a body of work that has broad and deep impact on service-learning and community engagement--including the study of it, the practice of it, and the cultures and systems within which it is undertaken.

The Recognition of Exemplary Contributions through Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement: Early Career acknowledges and celebrates intellectual leadership through an emerging body of work that has begun to demonstrate broad and deep impact on service-learning and community engagement -- including the study of it, the practice of it, and the cultures and/or systems within which it is undertaken.

The Recognition of Exemplary Contributions through Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement: Dissertation acknowledges and celebrates a dissertation that advances research on service-learning and community engagement through rigorous and innovative inquiry and has the potential for impact -- including on the study of it, the practice of it, and/or the cultures and systems within which it is undertaken.

The Recognition of Exemplary Contributions through Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement: Community-Engaged Research Team acknowledges and celebrates the scholarly contributions of teams, in which community members are co-researchers with scholars in educational institutions, that both (a) demonstrate the potential for impact on service-learning and community engagement -- including on the study of it, the practice of it, and/or the cultures and systems within which it is undertaken -- and (b) model a high standard of reciprocity in the inquiry process and in the implementation of the partnership.

Ten $500 Graduate Student Scholarships are provided by the Association to support graduate student participation in the 2015 IARSLCE Conference in Boston, MA. Scholarship recipients fall into two categories: (a) early graduate students and (b) advanced graduate students. A total of ten scholarships will be awarded across the two categories. Within each category, at least one scholarship will be awarded to an international graduate student based outside the US.

Nominations for 2015 recognitions and applications for graduate student scholarships are due by June 22nd and should be submitted electronically to info@researchslce.org; self-nominations are welcome. All nominees and scholarship applicants will be notified of their status in July. Nominees for recognitions will be invited to share a poster, and recognition recipients will facilitate an interactive session on their work at the annual conference (November 16 - 18, 2015, in Boston, MA, USA). For details about the conference, please visit http://www.researchslce.org/conferences/.  

*** Serve on a Recognition Committee ***
IARSLCE invites members to participate in the review process that will determine the recipients for the recognitions and scholarships the Association will confer this year. Review committees are comprised of Board members, past recipients, and IARSLCE members in good standing.

Ideal reviewers have a record of research in service-learning or community engagement, have been involved with the Association for two or more years, and have no conflicts of interest within the category they review. We encourage graduate students to apply to serve as reviewers.

If you are interested in serving, please submit electronically to
info@researchslce.org: (a) your name, role/position, and contact information, (b) a brief description of your previous and/or desired involvement with IARSLCE, (c) and a ranking of your review assignment preferences across the 5 committees (first choice, second choice, third choice, etc. across: graduate student scholarships, dissertation, community-engaged research team, early career, and distinguished career).


Eastern Region Campus Compact Conference 2015 - Early Registration End July 30

[Announcement from Comm-engagedscholarship]


Dear Community-Engaged Scholarship Colleagues,


ERCC 2015 Moving Us Forward: At the Intersection of Community Engagement and Collective Impact


The Fifth Annual Eastern Region Campus Compact Conference

October 14th – 16th, 2015, Newark, New Jersey

As a vital agent of social change, higher education is integral to creating vibrant, healthy communities in our towns, cities, regions, and our nation. Join your colleagues in Newark (a city in the process of remaking itself) to learn about and discuss innovative strategies for engaging faculty, students, and the wider higher education community to create a positive impact in our communities. 

For more information and to register go to http://compact.org/ercc/ 


Thursday, June 18, 2015

Students & Educators to Meet In Minneapolis for 27th Annual National Service-Learning Conference

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We are proud to announce that the location of the 27th Annual National Service-Learning Conference®, March 30 – April 2, 2016, will be the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota! More than a thousand students, educators, and government leaders from across the country and around the world will convene to demonstrate how young people apply academic learning to address some of the most challenging issues of this century: the achievement gap, the environment, the promotion of peace, and many others. This intergenerational event creates a unique atmosphere, where youth bring incredible energy and passion to discussions on education and social policy. Both youth and adults gain the tools, resources, ideas, and support to return home to improve their practice, their schools, and their communities.

NYLC gathers youth development, service, and service-learning practitioners each year for this event that honors national leaders, features best practices, showcases model projects, and sets research and policy agendas.

Attendees will explore powerful learning experiences through professional development classes, an Opportunity and Resource Fair, and keynote addresses. The event also is a catalyst for a range of service-learning projects both on-site and in the community. At the Hyatt, participants will explore issues such as equity, hunger, and water scarcity. Off-site teams will contribute to local nonprofits through a Day of Service — giving back to the host communities of Minnesota.

Consider joining this remarkable event. Single- and multiple-day on-site registration is available. To learn more, visit www.nylc.org/conference.

Job Opening: Director of Leadership for the Greater Good, Cornell University

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Engaged Cornell is a university-wide initiative that will increase high-impact and community-engaged practices by and for students and faculty while multiplying opportunities for partnerships in the local, national, and global arenas. Building upon existing diverse strengths across the university, Engaged Cornell will merge engagement opportunities with avenues for personal and professional development and career preparation. A new university-wide program for student leadership development, Leadership for the Greater Good, is planned as one of the flagship activities within Engaged Cornell.

Associate Director of Service-Learning, Virginia Commonwealth University

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Associate Director of Service-Learning, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. Applications due July 17, 2015   

Position Description:

The Associate Director of Service-Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University provides support for the day-to-day operations of the VCU Service-Learning Office, including managing the Office's small grant programs; teaching service-learning teaching assistants; consulting with faculty, staff, and off-campus partners; designing and providing professional development materials and trainings for faculty, staff, and community partners; developing eNewsletters, website and social media content; and participating in collaborative research projects and program evaluation.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is one of the premiere urban public research universities in the United States and is one of only 40 institutions in the country recognized by the Carnegie Foundation with both its ‘Community Engagement’ and ‘Research University, Very High Research Activity’ designations. VCU is located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia and serves over 32,000 students in more than 200 programs and includes an academic campus, a medical campus and premiere health care system. VCU takes its commitment to community engagement seriously and has been nationally recognized for its work in community engagement.
In VCU’s strategic plan, Quest for Distinction, community engagement is one of the key themes, and the Division of Community Engagement (DCE) is prepared to lead the university in becoming a national model for community engagement and regional impact. By serving as a portal for access, the Division connects the university with the larger community and engages faculty, staff and students in service. Currently, more than 3,300 students per year enroll in designated service-learning classes.
The DCE resides within Academic Affairs, under the Office of the Provost. The Associate Director reports directly to the Associate Vice Provost for Community Engagement.
Required qualifications include a masters degree in an academic discipline (or equivalent terminal degree); at least 2 years of program administration experience; experience working in or with universities and community organizations; demonstrated competence in the use of database, spreadsheet and social media software programs; excellent written and oral communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills.
Applications are due by July 17, 2015. The full position description and application portal can be found at https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/45024


Eastern Region Campus Compact Conference 2015 - Early Registration End July 30

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ERCC 2015 Moving Us Forward: At the Intersection of Community Engagement and Collective Impact

The Fifth Annual Eastern Region Campus Compact Conference
October 14th – 16th, 2015, Newark, New Jersey
As a vital agent of social change, higher education is integral to creating vibrant, healthy communities in our towns, cities, regions, and our nation. Join your colleagues in Newark (a city in the process of remaking itself) to learn about and discuss innovative strategies for engaging faculty, students, and the wider higher education community to create a positive impact in our communities. 

For more information and to register go to http://compact.org/ercc/ 

Cornell Public Service Center Receives STEP Grant for 7-12 Students in Ithaca City School District

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Press release
For immediate release
Contact person: Maja Anderson
Company name: Cornell Public Service Center
Telephone number: 607-255-9382
Email address: mma86@cornell.edu
Website address: psc.cornell.edu

Cornell Public Service Center Receives STEP Grant for 7-12 Students in Ithaca City School District

(ITHACA, NY, June 15, 2015). The Cornell Public Service Center (PSC), partnering with the Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) and The Ithaca City School District (ISCD) has been granted a NYS Department of Education Science Technology Entry Program (STEP) grant to provide pre-college support for 99 low income and/or underrepresented minority students in grades 7-12 in the Ithaca City School District on their path to college and careers in STEM fields and the licensed professions.

The grant will provide just under $200,000/year for five years, to hire additional professional staff and student tutors to provide academic enrichment in science and mathematics content areas and college application support with the aim of increasing the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students prepared to enter college, and improve their participation rate in mathematics, science, technology, health related fields and the licensed professions.

The program at the PSC will work to connect students with local community agencies for job skills, academic support, college application assistance, tutoring/mentoring opportunities and opportunities to explore Cornell campus and resources as well as resources of other colleges. Instruction will focus on:
       Supervised practical training
       Supervised research training
       College admissions counseling
       Standardized tests preparation
       Career awareness/development activities

"I am looking forward to the collaboration with Cornell University and others to provide academic skill-building, mentoring, and other STEM related experiences to our young people." said ICSD Principal, Dr. Luvelle Brown when told about the successful grant application. 

The STEP program is slated to launch in late September, or early October once the staffing is in place. Two full time positions will be posted this summer on the Cornell Jobs website.

Public Service Center100/200 Barnes HallCornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

Phone: 607.255.1148Fax: 607.255.9550Emailcupsc@cornell.edu

Monday, June 8, 2015

Partnerships: A Journal of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

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LATEST EDITION OF PARTNERSHIPS AVAILABLE

Read the latest edition of Partnerships: A Journal of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, North Carolina Campus Compact's peer-reviewed, online journal. Volume 6 Number 2 (2015) features articles on international partnerships enhanced with storytelling practices (Longo & Garcia), interdisciplinary teams in service-learning viewed through the lens of social ecology theory (Bowland, Hines-Martin, Edward & Haleem), and the social construction of difference when service efforts are defined as volunteerism (Doerr). In addition to the articles, two book reviews (by Simon and Lima, respectively) provide readers with evaluations of Teaching Communication Activism: Communication Education for Social Justice (2014, Edited by L. Frey & D. Palmer) and How High is Up? The Rise, Fall and Redemption of a Sam M. Walton SIFE Fellow (2014, authored by DeBerg).

Partnerships continues to accept manuscripts on a rolling basis that examine the processes and outcomes of partnerships that define service-learning and civic engagement projects and programs. The most recent issue, archived issues of the journal, and details for submissions can be found at here.

The production and publishing of Partnerships is made possible by its hosts and sponsors, North Carolina Campus Compact, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and NobleHour.

Leslie A. Garvin, MSW
Executive Director
North Carolina Campus Compact
2257 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 278-7198   Phone
(336) 278-2834  Fax

www.nccampuscompact.org or http://www.elon.edu/nccc
Uniting campuses, empowering students, impacting communities

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: IARSLCE Recognitions - Q&A session added and news

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June 8, 2015
DEADLINE EXTENDED: IARSLCE Recognitions - Q&A session added

The DEADLINE is EXTENDED until Monday June 22 for Graduate Student Scholarship Applications and for nominations for the IARSLCE Recognition of Exemplary Contribution through Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement, which comes in four categories: Distinguished Career, Early Career, Dissertation, and Community Engaged Research Team. For detailed information on each, visit: http://www.researchslce.org/awards-nominations/.

Are you unsure whether to nominate yourself or a colleague? Do you have questions about how to strengthen your nomination or application?

Join the IARSLCE Recognitions Committee on Wednesday, June 10th from 3:00 - 4:00 EDT / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT to share your questions and get input from colleagues.  

From your computer, tablet or smartphone:

From your phone.
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Access Code: 478-482-997    

Participation in the call is not required in order to nominate a colleague or be nominated for an IARSLCE Recognition. The opportunity to ask questions is being offered by the committee in the hope that many of our members will seriously consider submitting a nomination.

Nominations for 2015 recognitions and applications for graduate student scholarships are due by June 22th (new, extended deadline) and should be submitted electronically to info@researchslce.org; self-nominations are welcome. All nominees and scholarship applicants will be notified of their status in July. All nominees for the four categories of recognitions will be invited to share a poster, and recipients will facilitate an interactive session on their work at the annual conference (November 16 - 18, 2015, in Boston, MA, USA). For details about the conference, please visit http://www.researchslce.org/conferences/.  

Our "Recognition of Exemplary Contribution through Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement" is categorized into four types. 
Visit http://www.researchslce.org/awards-nominations/ for detailed information on each:

The Distinguished Career Recognition acknowledges and celebrates intellectual leadership through a body of work that has broad and deep impact on service-learning and community engagement--including the study of it, the practice of it, and the cultures and systems within which it is undertaken.

The Early Career Recognition acknowledges and celebrates intellectual leadership through an emerging body of work that has begun to demonstrate broad and deep impact on service-learning and community engagement -- including the study of it, the practice of it, and the cultures and/or systems within which it is undertaken.

The Dissertation Recognition acknowledges and celebrates a dissertation that advances research on service-learning and community engagement through rigorous and innovative inquiry and has the potential for impact -- including on the study of it, the practice of it, and/or the cultures and systems within which it is undertaken.

The Community-Engaged Research Team Recognition acknowledges and celebrates the scholarly contributions of teams, in which community members are co-researchers with scholars in educational institutions, that both (a) demonstrate the potential for impact on service-learning and community engagement -- including on the study of it, the practice of it, and/or the cultures and systems within which it is undertaken -- and (b) model a high standard of reciprocity in the inquiry process and in the implementation of the partnership.

Ten $500 Graduate Student Scholarships are provided by the Association to support graduate student participation in the 2015 IARSLCE Conference in Boston, MA. Scholarship recipients fall into two categories: (a) early graduate students and (b) advanced graduate students. A total of ten scholarships will be awarded across the two categories. Within each category, at least one scholarship will be awarded to an international graduate student based outside the US.

Nominations for 2015 recognitions and applications for graduate student scholarships are due by June 12th and should be submitted electronically to info@researchslce.org; self-nominations are welcome. All nominees and scholarship applicants will be notified of their status in July. Nominees for recognitions will be invited to share a poster, and recognition recipients will facilitate an interactive session on their work at the annual conference (November 16 - 18, 2015, in Boston, MA, USA). For details about the conference, please visit http://www.researchslce.org/conferences/.  


IARSLCE Hears....



Friday, June 5, 2015

Save the Date: 2015 Lynton Colloquium, November 14 at the University of Massachusetts Boston

[Announcement from Comm-engagedscholarship]

Dear Community-Engaged Scholarship Colleagues,
  

*** Please Save the Date ***


Annual Lynton Colloquium 
on the Scholarship of Engagement 

Saturday, November 14, 2015 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
University of Massachusetts Boston

Join NERCHE and the Center for Engaged Democracy to celebrate the national recipient of the 2015 Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty and to learn about findings from the 2015 Current Critical Issues in Community Engagement Research Projects. The critical issues--Leadership, Structures of Inclusion, and Student Outcomes--were identified during the 2014 Lynton Colloquium. 

The colloquium will feature a keynote presentation by the recipient of the 2015 Lynton Award (to be announced in August 2015). It will also feature research presentations by the 2015 Advancing Current Critical Issues in Community Engagement Research grant recipients. Collectively, colloquium participants will discuss the "critical issues in the field" for 2016 and beyond.

The colloquium continues to be inspired by Dr. Ernest Lynton, who framed faculty scholarly activity as inclusive and collaborative work in which academics and community partners share knowledge and expertise in the process of public problem solving.

Be a part of this exchange for change in higher education!


ALSO, CONSIDER ATTENDING THE ANNUAL IARSLCE CONFERENCE IN BOSTON THE MONDAY FOLLOWING THE LYNTON COLLOQUIUM:


Information about colloquium registration, sponsorship, and other event logistics will be made available in the coming weeks.  In the meantime, to learn more about last year's Lynton Colloquium, please visit NERCHE's website at www.nerche.org, or feel free to contact NERCHE at (617) 287-7740 or nerche@umb.edu

Elaine Ward
Lynton Award Chair
John Saltmarsh
Director, NERCHE
Dan Butin
Director, CED



Thursday, June 4, 2015

Service-Learning and Community Engagement Graduate Student Scholarships and Career Recognition Awards - Applications due June 12th

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Dear Community-Engaged Scholarship Colleagues,

The International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) is pleased to announce that nominations and applications are now being accepted for the 2015 recognitions and graduate student scholarships. We also invite members to participate in the review process that determines recipients. Additional details may be found below and on our Awards Webpage at http://www.researchslce.org/awards-nominations/.

•IARSLCE Recognition of Exemplary Contribution through Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement: Distinguished Career •IARSLCE Recognition of Exemplary Contribution through Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement: Early Career •IARSLCE Recognition of Exemplary Contribution through Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement: Dissertation •IARSLCE Recognition of Exemplary Contribution through Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement: Community-Engaged Research Team •Graduate Student Scholarship

Nominations for 2015 recognitions and applications for graduate student scholarships are due by June 12th and should be submitted electronically to info@researchslce.org; self-nominations are welcome. All nominees and scholarship applicants will be notified of their status in July. All nominees for the four categories of recognitions will be invited to share a poster, and recipients will facilitate an interactive session on their work at the annual conference (November 16 – 18, 2015, in Boston, MA, USA). For details about the conference, please visit http://www.researchslce.org/conferences/.

The Distinguished Career Recognition acknowledges and celebrates intellectual leadership through a body of work that has broad and deep impact on service-learning and community engagement–including the study of it, the practice of it, and the cultures and systems within which it is undertaken.

The Early Career Recognition acknowledges and celebrates intellectual leadership through an emerging body of work that has begun to demonstrate broad and deep impact on service-learning and community engagement — including the study of it, the practice of it, and the cultures and/or systems within which it is undertaken.

The Dissertation Recognition acknowledges and celebrates a dissertation that advances research on service-learning and community engagement through rigorous and innovative inquiry and has the potential for impact — including on the study of it, the practice of it, and/or the cultures and systems within which it is undertaken.

NEW THIS YEAR! The Community-Engaged Research Team Recognition acknowledges and celebrates the scholarly contributions of teams, in which community members are co-researchers with scholars in educational institutions, that both (a) demonstrate the potential for impact on service-learning and community engagement — including on the study of it, the practice of it, and/or the cultures and systems within which it is undertaken — and (b) model a high standard of reciprocity in the inquiry process and in the implementation of the partnership.

Ten $500 Graduate Student Scholarships are provided by the Association to support graduate student participation in the 2015 IARSLCE Conference in Boston, MA. Scholarship recipients fall into two categories: (a) early graduate students and (b) advanced graduate students. A total of ten scholarships will be awarded across the two categories. Within each category, at least one scholarship will be awarded to an international graduate student based outside the US.

Please visit http://www.researchslce.org/awards-nominations/ for more details.


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$25,000 to Professors Who Inspire

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DEADLINE TUESDAY, JUNE 30
$25,000 TO PROFESSORS WHO INSPIRE

Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust Seeks Applicants for 2015
Help us expand our circle of Beckman Friends

WHAT
The Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Advisory Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2015 Beckman Award. The award is given to professors who inspired their former students to achieve greatness. Each recipient will receive a one-time cash award of $25,000. Preference will be given to educators who teach or who taught in the fields of psychology, medicine, or law. 

WHO
The Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust was established in 2008 under the will of Gail McKnight Beckman in memory of her mother, Dr. Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman. Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. serves as the Trustee. Dr. Beckman was an educator, a renowned author, and a pioneer in the field of Psychology.
  
Gail McKnight Beckman created the Beckman Award to benefit teachers who have inspired their former students to make a difference in their communities. The award is given to current or former academic faculty members who have inspired their former students to "create an organization which has demonstrably conferred a benefit on the community at large."

Alternatively, academic faculty members must have inspired their former students to "establish on a lasting basis a concept, procedure, or movement of comparable benefit to the community at large." The advisory committee will consider the quality of the former student's or mentee's work when selecting the award winners.

WHEN
The nomination deadline is Tuesday, June 30, 2015. An award ceremony will be held in the fall in Atlanta, GA.

WHERE
For more information or to nominate or apply for the award, please visit:




Media contact: 
Paula Hovater | Public Affairs
770-998-1106

Job Posting: Director of Intercultural and International Opportunities

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Warren Wilson College is currently recruiting for the Director of Intercultural and International Opportunities.  The mission of the office of Intercultural and International Opportunities is to stimulate, coordinate and support initiatives and programs that promote intercultural understanding at Warren Wilson College. This position leads the College in expansive visioning focusing on intercultural opportunities on campus, in communities in the USA and around the world, which may include travel, course-work, service-learning, and language acquisition. Requirements include a minimum of a Master’s Degree in a related field and five years of administrative experience in higher education.  You can read a full position description here(PDF).

To be considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to hr@warren-wilson.edu. Electronic submissions are required.  Review of applications will begin June 16th.

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Brooke Millsaps
Assistant Dean for Service-Learning
Warren Wilson College
828-771-3015
bmillsaps@warren-wilson.edu
www.warren-wilson.edu/service

Job Posting: Director of Curriculum and Fellowships

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Rice University is currently recruiting for the Director of Curriculum and Fellowships. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Curriculum and Fellowships oversees the strategic planning, development, and implementation of an innovative leadership curriculum that contributes directly to the Certificate in Civic Leadership. S/he teaches up to two courses per year and collaborates with faculty to integrate the CCL’s curricular and experiential programming more fully into the Rice University curriculum. S/he works with campus departments, other academic institutions, and community partners to identify and develop resources that promote and support civic leadership education on campus and in the community.
The Director of Curriculum and Fellowships also administers undergraduate research programming and Rice’s applications to national fellowship competitions and promotes careers and opportunities in civic leadership. S/he advises students and oversees the University Committee on Fellowships and Awards.
In addition, s/he is responsible for leading and directing the Curriculum and Postgraduate Opportunities team within the CCL and supporting LEAD instructors. S/he manages and promotes collaboration and creativity within and across the Houston, domestic, and global program teams and provides strategic guidance on program planning, organization, and implementation.
For a detailed job description and application instructions visit: https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/4093

Lauren Caldarera

Associate Director
Center for Civic Leadership -MS 200
Rice University
PO Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892

Phone: 713-348-6409
Fax: 713-348-5885