Attention: Faculty, academic staff, and instructors, new or experienced with community-engaged learning
Community-engaged learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community partnerships with instruction and critical reflection to enrich the student learning experience, teach civic and social responsibility, and strengthen communities. Implementation strategies range from direct service to advocacy to research to philanthropy, and more. Sessions will focus on analyzing course design examples, building community partnerships, developing syllabi, managing logistics, orienting students to enter a community with knowledge of identity, equity, and privilege, and highlighting diverse reflection strategies. Through presentation and discussion, 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
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (1.5 hours of interactive content; 30 minutes of optional Q&A and peer discussion)
Student Services Building 110 (In-Person)
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.
Community Conversations: The Elements of Community-Engaged Learning Partnerships
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (1.5 hours of interactive content; 30 minutes of optional Q&A and peer discussion)
Zoom (Virtual)
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.
Creating or Refining your Community-Engaged Learning Syllabus
Friday, November 19, 2021
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (1.5 hours of interactive content; 30 minutes of optional Q&A and peer discussion)
Zoom (Virtual)
This session will discuss elements of designing a syllabus to outline the community-engaged learning experience and requirements, highlight community partnership, 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
Monday, December 6, 2021
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (1.5 hours of interactive content; 30 minutes of optional Q&A and peer discussion)
Zoom (Virtual)
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.
