ATTENTION: Faculty, academic staff, and instructors, new or experienced with community-engaged learning
We invite you to participate in the Special Topics Series for Faculty Practitioners to discuss academic community-engaged learning at MSU.
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! 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 resources.
If you are interested and not able to attend or would like one-on-one consulting, please email the Center for Community Engaged Learning’s academic programs team to discuss ideas, plans, or partnership support: Contact Michelle Snitgen at msnitgen@msu.edu or Stephanie Brewer at sbrewer@msu.edu.
Join us for the spring session(s) and invite a colleague or two! Participants can register for one workshop or all sessions.
Creating or Refining Your Community-Engaged Learning Syllabus
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EST) | Zoom
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, November 10, 2025
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST) | 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
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST) | 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 Community-Engaged Learning Student Experience
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST) | Zoom
This session will help practitioners think through the community-engaged learning experience from the student perspective. What are the benefits and challenges for our students, and what is our responsibility as practitioners to ensure students are prepared? How can we really work toward a transformative learning experience?
Consultations
For individual consultation regarding course or experience ideas, plans, or partnership support, email the CCEL academic programs team:
Michelle Snitgen at msnitgen@msu.edu
Stephanie Brewer at sbrewer@msu.edu
