The Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL) is now seeking articles for volume 24 (fall 2017, spring 2018). The first step in the submission process is to send Jeff Howard (jphoward@umich.edu) an abstract or précis by December 20th that is no more than a page in length. Invitations to … Continued
Click here to enlarge image. UNCG professor, Anne Parsons in partnership with community organizations and her History/Museum Studies graduate students created the exhibition States of Incarceration to the Int’l Civil Rights Center and Museum. The students curated a section of the exhibition and are installing the exhibit and organizing the … Continued
The Institute for Community and Economic Engagement (ICEE) is now accepting student applications to join the Institute in Spring 2017 as a student research fellow. Students may earn independent study credit with Dr. Emily Janke, director of ICEE and associate professor in the Peace and Conflict Studies Department. Fellows will … Continued
The Office of the Provost is soliciting cross/multi/interdisciplinary research and creative activity proposals tied to the thematic areas of focus in the UNCG strategic plan: health and wellbeing, vibrant communities, and global connections. Faculty are being asked to review these themes in the University Plan and consider responding to one of … Continued
UNCG supports community-engaged teaching, research, and service. This brown bag will provide a brief overview of community engagement at UNCG. We will focus on best practices for identifying collaborators within the community, how to get the word out about your community engagement, and how to plan for documenting your community … Continued
Integrating community-engaged scholarship in promotion and tenure policy and practice is a key indicator of institutions committed to community engagement. The UNCG process was utilized as a case study in a newly published an article in Metropolitan Universities. Through this article the authors Emily Janke, Barbara Holland, and Kristin Medlin … Continued
HALEY FARRAR, J.D. Restorative Justice Practitioner, Trainer, & Researcher Friday, September 16, 2016 Creating a Restorative City 9:00 am – 10:15 am Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Boardroom, 330 S. Greene Street Here are directions & a parking pass Haley will share her current work with the Whanguanui Restorative City … Continued
The Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education has just published its latest issue. The current volume is a special edition that focuses on the University of Minnesota’s Extension Scholars Program. The Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education is an on-line, refereed journal concerned with exploring community engagement and … Continued
The Community Engagement Administrator Conference (CEAC) has extended their proposal deadline to April 29. CEAC 2016 will be held June 7 at Elon University This conference is designed for faculty and staff who facilitate campus community engagement efforts. This intimate gathering offers deep reflection about community and civic engagement work through … Continued
The Michigan Journal of Community Service-Learning has placed a call for articles on “Graduate Education and Service-Learning/Community Engagement”. Abstracts are due May 1, invited articles will be due July 21. The editors welcome submissions of articles and reflective essays focusing on innovations in pedagogy, theory, research, practice, institutional models, and campus-community … Continued