Assistant Director for Experiential Learning, Centre College

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Colleagues,

The Center for Teaching and Learning at Centre College invites applications for an Assistant Director and Coordinator of Experiential Learning. The College seeks someone to provide pedagogical and administrative leadership for experiential learning, including community-based learning, academic internships, and undergraduate research. Key responsibilities include providing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff across a wide array of disciplines and departments, assessing programmatic effectiveness, documenting the impacts and best practices for experiential learning, and developing strong relationships with community partners. We anticipate an August 1, 2018 start date.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in educational development, experiential learning, and assessment of relevant learning- and participatory-based outcomes for students and faculty. The candidate will also be a strategic thinker with an ability to interact with a diverse set of people and organizations.

Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D., have experience teaching in higher education, and can teach up to two community-based learning courses in his/her discipline.

The Assistant Director will hold a full-time staff position in the Center for Teaching and Learning and, if appropriate, faculty rank.

Centre College, a highly selective liberal arts college of about 1,450 students, has one of the nation’s premier study abroad programs and is ranked among the top fifty National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Classes are small and academic standards are high.  Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success, with entrance to top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships for further study abroad, and rewarding jobs.  Centre strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated rather than discouraged, where the individuals have the opportunity to exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences.  Please view the Statement of Community. The College is located in Danville, Kentucky, a town of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life. It is within easy driving distance of Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Centre College is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. For information concerning the college, visit our web site at www.centre.edu.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, CV, statement of educational development and experiential learning philosophy, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be requested from a subset of applicants. The educational development and experiential learning philosophy is a free-form opportunity to convey your interests, motivations, plans, and desires to support the faculty and staff at Centre College in our efforts to expand and enhance experiential learning opportunities. To submit materials, please go to: http://apply.interfolio.com/48477. The deadline for applications is March 5, 2018.

Warmly,

Sarah

Sarah Lashley, PhD

Director, Center for Teaching and Learning

Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies

Centre College

Imagine Social Good Student Conference - March 2018 in Richmond, Virginia

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Dear Community Engagement Colleagues,

RE: Imagine Social Good Student Conference

Please spread the word about this amazing (university, high school, and middle school) free student conference that will be held here in Richmond, Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University in March 23-25, 2018.

The conference website URL is https://imaginesocialgood.org/ and registration is now open for students to attend and/or present.

Thanks in advance for spreading the word!

Sincerely, Lynn

Lynn E. Pelco, Ph.D.

Associate Vice Provost for Community Engagement

Director, Service-Learning Office

Interim Director for Faculty Development

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Division of Community Engagement

Virginia Commonwealth University

901 W. Franklin Street

Richmond, VA 23284

lepelco@vcu.edu

servicelearning.vcu.edu

community.vcu.edu

Read the latest issue of GJCPP!

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The latest issue of the Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice is now available!

www.gjcpp.org

This issue seeks to describe some of the challenges faced by those trying to sustain and grow the field of community psychology as well as to highlight some of the myriad ways community psychology is successfully practiced. Readers will note the broad range of articles and media types presented in this issue, a fact that the GJCPP staff are proud to highlight.

Thanks to our reviewers for your hard work, and to the contributors for sharing their research and experiences!

While you're reading, remember that this work is supported primarily by those who read and value it. Please consider GJCPP in your year-end giving (http://www.gjcpp.org/en/donations.php). Happy New Year!!

Enjoy!
Scott

Editor, Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice
Executive Director, Community Engagement Institute
Wichita State University
editor@gjcpp.org

Call for papers re: PAR for International Review of Qualitative Research

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Here is the call for papers again with deadlines.

Michael

Call for Papers

This is a call for papers for a special issue of the journal International Review of Qualitative Research on the topic of participatory action research (PAR). We are looking for innovative papers that address a broad range of topics focusing on PAR as a research methodology, but including  controversies and ethical challenges, social justice issues, work with Indigenous peoples and other populations, PAR in different countries and contexts, and the roles of research participants. Readers of this journal come from a broad range of backgrounds as qualitative researchers and our hope here is to provide them with a sense of the multitude of ways in which PAR is being carried out to address critical problems from around the world. We ask that papers provide a definition of PAR, describe the PAR methods you use in some detail, and show how your work benefits communities and organizations. We ask that you submit a 1-2 page summary of your paper.

The deadline for the summary is March 31, and papers will be due by the end of December

You can send your abstract/brief paper to Michael Kral at michael.kral@wayne.edu or Mary Brydon-Miller at mary.brydon-miller@louisville.edu

Michael Kral

Associate Professor

School of Social Work

Wayne State University

michael.kral@wayne.edu

IARSLCE: Call for Reviewers, Conference Proposal Webinar, IJRSLCE Volume 5 Announcement

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Call for Conference Proposal Reviewers IARSLCE is seeking proposal reviewers for the 2018 Conference to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana July 18th-20th. Submission reviews are being accepted now through January 19th. Reviews will be assigned in early February and reviews will be due on March 5th. With the support of the conference planning committee and the IARSLCE Board, proposal reviewers are responsible for reading and evaluating presentation/poster proposals within a selected proposal type: research paper presentation, panel, poster, roundtable, or pecha kucha. Reviewers will conduct these reviews using standardized criteria within each presentation type, and will be asked to provide specific written feedback for both positive and negative reviews. An online document review system will be provided by the IARSLCE office. We hope that you will consider serving as a proposal reviewer as a way of supporting research and scholarship in service-learning and community engagement. Reviewers will be assigned five to eight proposals and should plan on a time commitment of approximately two to two and half hours between early February when proposals are assigned and March 5th. To indicate your interest, please complete this form by February 7, 2018. To submit a proposal or to view the call for proposals, please visit our website. The deadline to submit a proposal is January 19, 2018. Conference Proposal Submission Webinar - January 12 Are you interested in learning more about submitting a proposal for the 2018 IARSLCE conference? Would you like insight into the elements of an outstanding conference proposal?  IARSLCE invites you to attend a conference proposal submission webinar on Friday, January 12 at 2PM CT. Space is limited, so we ask that you arrive early to get a seat.  Below you will find instructions to access the webinar. You will have the option of participating via the web using a computer, tablet or smartphone (VOIP) or calling in by telephone. We suggest that you access the webinar via web link rather than by phone if at all possible as those connecting by phone will not be able to submit questions/comments in the GoToMeeting chat box.  To keep the webinar flow manageable, questions from the audience will be taken only through a chat box on the screen so only those accessing using a web-based interface will have the opportunity to ask questions/make comments.  Also, materials will be shared on screen during the webinar which will require a web-based interface to see so we highly recommend connecting by computer, tablet, or smartphone rather than by calling in.  Conference Proposal Webinar  Fri, Jan 12, 2018 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST  Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.  https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/417732661  You can also dial in using your phone.  United States: +1 (646) 749-3131  Access Code: 417-732-661  Joining from a video-conferencing room or system?  Dial: 67.217.95.2##417732661  Cisco devices: 417732661@67.217.95.2  First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check:  https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check  The 2017 Volume (5) of IJRSLCE is available online! We are pleased to announce the publication of Volume 5 of the International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement! We believe that this volume represents examples of some of the most rigorous thinking and research currently in the service-learning and community engagement field. Articles, appearing within four sections including Advances in Theory and Methodology, Faculty Roles and Institutional Issues, International Service-Learning and Community Engagement, and Student Outcomes (Primary, Secondary and Higher Education), seek to better frame, underpin, and practically advance the field. Additionally, the volume includes a call for new research on Community Partnerships/Impacts and two book reviews on recent 2017 publications. To view the volume, please go to the IJRSLCE website and click on Current.

Apply Now: Community Engagement Faculty Institute, University of Notre Dame

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Hello,

The Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame welcomes applicants for the 7th Annual Community Engagement Faculty Institute (CEFI), June 5-7, 2018. This institute is open to faculty, staff, and community partners who want to deepen their knowledge, skills, and passion for community-based teaching and research. 

The agenda for this dynamic Community Engagement Faculty Institute is imbued with engaged learning, mixing lectures by faculty and community experts on the theory and practice of community engagement with immersion into the local community to learn with community partners. We address a range of social concerns, such as healthcare, immigration, incarceration, and education. The 2018 Faculty Institute will consider the Center for Social Concerns annual theme, "Living the Challenge of Peace." See this brief version of the 2017 agenda. Past participants testify to the power and inspiration of this unique learning experience.

If you have questions or want more information, contact Dr. Connie Snyder Mick at cmick@nd.edu.

Use this link to apply now! Deadline is January 29, 2018.

Best,

Connie

University Coordinator for the EPICS Program at Purdue University

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Distinguished Colleagues,

We have an opening in our EPICS Program for a coordinator for the consortium of institutions who have integrated community-engaged design experiences into the undergraduate curricula.  Below is the information about the position.  The person would be located at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

The EPICS University Coordinator is the full-time, recurring funded staff position that is dedicated to the national and international dissemination of EPICS, coordination of multi-university activities, assisting other universities to develop and institutionalize EPICS, and building partnerships with corporations and organizations.  This position is also a leader in development and fundraising efforts across all of the EPICS programs including grant writing.

EPICS (www.purdue.edu/epics) is an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary, community-engaged design program headquartered at Purdue University.  At Purdue it is an academic program implementing multidisciplinary design courses to address needs locally and globally.  EPICS leverages many partnerships and the University Coordinator is the leader in managing these external partnerships including 42 active corporate partners and professional societies including IEEE and EWB-USA.   EPICS supports a growing university consortium of 46 and active colleges and universities with EPICS programs adapted to their local campus contexts.  The consortium sponsors faculty and student workshops and provides resources to the broader community-engagement, design and engineering education communities.  EPICS also has a pre-college network with its own coordinator comprised of over 100 schools from 17 states engaging middle or high school students in community-based design experiences in their local communities.   The leadership team works closely together to set strategic goals and implement EPICS nationally and globally.  This is a recurring funded staff position is expected to travel as needed to develop and grow these partnerships. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least five years of experience required in one or more of the following areas: 
• development of strategic & operating plans, budgets, fundraising, organizing conferences and high-profile events, marketing, public relations, maintaining contacts with university programs, and corporations, maintaining broad network of contacts
• faculty or staff experience working with engineering faculty on academic and curricular efforts, experience across departments or majors, experience with fundraising, or 
• community-engagement/service-learning coordination or implementation including working with faculty from multiple disciplines to integrate service-learning by engaging communities to meet needs locally or globally, development or fundraising experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience will be considered.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills. 
• Good time management and organizational skills. 
• Must be a motivated self-starter, take the initiative in designing programs, writing proposals, and organizing efforts needed to increase the success, visibility and resources of EPICS
• Work with diverse people from industry, the community, the university, and foundations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and  internationally

Preferred:

• Master’s degree.

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for 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 EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Contact:

·        Prof. William Oakes, Director, oakes@purdue.edu, Mobile:  +1-765-418-8029

Apply:

·        Apply through the Purdue University portal at www.purdue.edu/hr/careers/opportunities/, staff positions, Job # 1800020, Direct link: http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?job=1800020&tz=GMT-05%3A00

--------------------     

William Oakes, PE

Director, EPICS Program

Prof., Engineering Education

EPICS Program

Armstrong Hall of Engineering

701 W. Stadium Avenue

West Lafayette, IN   47907-2045

Email: oakes@purdue.edu

Mobile: 765-418-8029,

office: 765-494-3892,

Fax: 765-494-0052

Call for Papers: A Citizen Journal in Re-Imagining a 21st Century Democracy

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From: Warren, Scott <scott_warren@brown.edu>
Date: Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 10:32 PM
Subject: Call for Papers: A Citizen Journal in Re-Imagining a 21st Century Democracy

Re-Imagining a 21st Century Democracy is a pilot journal that will crowd-source ideas on how to improve democratic practice from a citizen-centric perspective. We are looking for new ideas on ways that communities can engage individuals in democracy and promote democratic behavior and values, whether through educational practices, grassroots mobilization, government initiatives, or other means (largely at the local level).  We will then promote these ideas to the rest of the country and world. The journal is open to contributors of all backgrounds and occupations – scholars, practitioners, students, and others working to improve our democracy. 

The journal is being launched in conjunction with an ongoing project from Brown University's Swearer Center to promote and defend democratic values in educational institutions.

Innovative to this journal is that we will actively encourage articles written by stakeholder partners: scholars with students, practitioners and educators.  We want to encourage unlikely partners to demonstrate how they are working together to improvement democracy.

Content: The journal will contain 10-12 articles of 1,500 to 2,500 words. Each article should contain:

• A specific idea and practice that has promoted democratic values and behavior in an innovative, local way; or a plan for such an idea, if it has not yet been implemented;
• A component that has measured the success of the intervention (qualitative or quantitative), or a discussion of how a future intervention will be evaluated;
• Partnership between community practitioners, scholars, and students in writing of the piece (2 of 3 will suffice).

Application Process: We will solicit ideas for the journal from across the country and world – anyone can apply. The first step of the process is to submit a 250-500 word synopsis of the project, along with the proposed collaborators, by February 10^th.  A panel of judges will assess each submission based on pre-determined rubric.

The top 10-12 ideas will then receive coaching and support as the idea becomes the 1,500-2,500 word article.  After final submission, each group will receive a $500 award and be featured in the publication. For submissions featuring innovations that have yet to be carried out, the award is intended to help contributors implement their ideas in their communities.

More information: Contact Scott Warren, Swearer Center Democracy Fellow, at scott_warren@brown.edu.  Applications should also be sent to this e-mail address.

Call for Service-Learning Research Proposals

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Dear Service-Learning/Community Engagement Colleagues,

The Steans Center for Community-based Service Learning at DePaul University is again offering a research fellowship, this year focused on community/community partner impact of higher education service-learning in Chicago. This is a national fellowship open to assistant professors and doctoral students at any U.S. higher education institution. The fellowship includes a $5,000 stipend, two one-week residencies in Chicago to gather data and share findings, and funding to present the research at a national service-learning conference.

Proposals are due June 1, 2018.

More information may be found at: https://resources.depaul.edu/steans-center-community-based-service-learning/service-learning/faculty-participation/Documents/CSLRF%20Call%20for%20Proposals.pdf 

Questions may be directed to me at: jhowar15@depaul.edu

Thanks.

Jeff

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jeffrey howard

director of faculty development

steans center for community-based service learning

depaul university

Campus Compact In Action: January 2018

Campus Compact In Action January 2018

OUR GOALS FOR 2018: BRIDGING DIVIDES Many of us in the United States, regardless of our political views, experienced 2017 as an immensely challenging year. The climate of hostility that emerged during the 2016 campaign did not dissipate. Confidence in nearly all major institutions approached all-time lows. The idea of a democratic republic as a political community in which citizens come together to shape their collective future seemed to fade into the nostalgic past. Campus Compact President Andrew Seligsohn's recent TEDx talk on the deep values motivating our work of bringing people together across divides. But there is more to the story. 2017 also saw renewed vigor in the press and renewed interest in high-quality journalism. Youth turnout in the 2017 elections was up dramatically. And individuals and organizations across the country launched or expanded a bevy of efforts aimed at bringing Americans together across divides. Campus Compact is part of that movement, and advancing our collective capacity for dialogue, deliberation, and building shared solutions will be a central focus of our efforts in 2018. From our national office, here are a few highlights for 2018: CAMPUS COMPACT NEWS & UPDATES Campus Compact 2018 National Conference The conference theme, True Stories of Engagement: Higher Education for Democracy, calls us to bring forward practical accounts of how colleges and universities are building civic skills and civic health. The conference will provide opportunities to learn more about integrating dialogue and deliberation into the institution. Register soon - hotel space is limited. Summit of Presidents & Chancellors On March 25 & 26, higher education leaders will convene in Indianapolis for Campus Compact’s 2018 Summit of Presidents and Chancellors. Summit sessions focus on civic engagement and accreditation, fundraising for engaged teaching, research, and practice, and more. Learn more here. 2018 Newman Civic Fellowship Nominations Member presidents and chancellors are encouraged to nominate a student from their campus for the 2018 Newman Civic Fellowship. Nominations are due by 11:59 PM EST on February 1. Want to learn more? Join our nomination support webinar on January 8. MORE NEWS & BLOG POSTS COMPACT NATION PODCAST Season 2, episodes 9 & 10 out now! Explore the latest and greatest in community engagement on #CompactNationPod! Our latest episodes feature Natural Breeden & Lindsay Earl, two Newman Civic Fellows and Dr. Kenneth Reardon, the 2017 Ehrlich Award recipient. Listen today! Fan of the podcast? Let us know what you think! Don't forget to rate and review on iTunes or your favorite podcast listening app. LISTEN NOW FEATURED RESOURCE Housing Insecurity & Homelessness Webinars Campus Compact will be hosting two webinars to discuss housing insecurity and homelessness on college and university campuses. The first is targeted toward faculty and will be held on March 12, 2018. The second is targeted toward student life professionals and will take place on June 18, 2018. MORE RESOURCES

CAMPUS COMPACT is a national coalition of colleges & universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. We build democracy through civic education & community development. We're comprised of a national office based in Boston, MA, with state & regional compact offices across the country. For more information visit us online at compact.org. Copyright © Campus Compact, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 45 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111