Attention: Faculty, Academic Staff, and Instructors
The following sessions will be offered this summer as a series of Special Topics for Faculty Practitioners to discuss academic community-engaged learning at MSU. Community-engaged learning combines academic coursework with institutional resources to address community needs and challenges. Implementation strategies range from direct service to advocacy to research to philanthropy, and more. Sessions will focus on building community partnerships, developing syllabi, managing logistics, and orienting students to enter a community with knowledge of identity, equity, and privilege. They will offer course design examples and highlight diverse reflection strategies. Through presentations and discussions, attendees will learn how to get started or enhance what they are already doing and connect to a network of peers and resource supports. All sessions will include recommendations for virtual formatting for community-engaged learning courses.
Getting Started: Support for Community-Engaged Learning at MSU
July 7, 2020
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Zoom
This session will discuss the support that the Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) can provide to instructors in developing and enhancing course-based community-engaged learning opportunities for students. The gathering will include networking time for participants to connect with each other and share current and/or future project plans.
Creating or Refining your Community-Engaged Learning Syllabus
July 7, 2020
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Zoom
This session will discuss elements of designing a syllabus to outline the community-engaged learning experience and requirements, highlight community partnerships, and build in reflection opportunities. We will draw from sample syllabi, templates, and peer testimonials to assist instructors in shaping plans for future courses.
Community-Engaged Learning in the Classroom: Rubrics, Reflections, and Resources
July 15, 2020
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Zoom
This session will discuss creative examples, strategies for grading, and best practices for leading students to reflect upon and make meaning of their community-engaged learning experiences. Hear from faculty peers, dialogue with colleagues, and leave with new ideas to enhance student learning and complement your teaching practices.
Community Conversations: The Elements of Community Partnerships
July 23, 2020
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Zoom
This session will discuss elements of strong partnerships to effectively co-create community-engaged learning opportunities for students. Hear examples of successful faculty/community partnerships, discuss considerations for initiating and sustaining partnerships, and explore resources to assist you in partnership development or enhancement.
The Virtual Experience: Expand the Possibilities for Community-Engaged Learning
July 31, 2020
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Zoom
This session will highlight formatting options for community-engaged learning in the virtual setting. Join your colleagues for a discussion of opportunities and challenges, implications for community partnerships, and examples of successful practice.
Shaping the Future: A Planning Session for Community-Engaged Learning
August 4, 2020 (offered twice: Join for one or both sessions)
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Zoom
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Zoom
Register (select a.m. session, p.m. session, or both)
August 21, 2020
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Zoom
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Zoom
Choose a tool or two and devote time to planning. This session will outline and provide effective tools for course design planning and provide working time to put pen to paper (or rather fingers to keyboard). Connect with Center for Community Engaged Learning staff and colleagues from across campus to ask questions and brainstorm as you shape or enhance community-engaged learning experiences for your students in your very own virtual breakout room.
