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Utah Campus Compact Annual Conference on Civic Engagement
What piece of the civic engagement puzzle are you?
Date: February 26-28, 2009
Host Institution: Dixie State College
Location: St. George, Utah
Purpose: The Utah Campus Compact statewide Conference on Civic Engagement is an opportunity for faculty and staff to promote, learn, and share civic engagement strategies to prepare students for responsible citizenship. The goal of the planning committee is to provide a forum where best practices and research in service‐learning partnerships, community service, and civic action can be shared and discussed; while at the same time providing encouragement and instilling creativity for faculty and staff around designing projects and programs that are exciting and new for students. This conference will also foster opportunities for networking among peers and statewide leaders in the field of civic engagement.
Contact: Kellie Mieremet kmieremet@utahsbr.edu
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
This year’s conference is full of presentation opportunities. This is a new approach for the content sharing of this meeting but the planning committee is hoping to build upon our efforts last year and make this a full blown state-wide conference. Please link to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2009 Annual Statewide Conference on Civic Engagement – What piece of the civic engagement puzzle are you? Proposals are due Friday, December 5, 2008.
Registration is available at uccregister.blogspot.com.
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UTAH YOUTH SERVICE MARATHON PROJECTS ANNOUNCED
The Utah Youth Service Marathon projects have been selected and their descriptions are posted online.
For more details and contact information to get involved with a project go to www.servicemarathon.org and click on 26 projects.
To view the press release announcing their acceptance. click on the link under 26 projects on the home page.
The UYSM is made possible by its Partners - Utah State Office of Education, Utah Commission on Volunteers, Utah Campus Compact, Utah Association of Youth Councils, Utah Federation for Youth, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Center for Community of Caring, and YouthLINC
Sponsors: George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, Deseret News, KSL-TV, IKEA, and Sprint Print.
UCUR ANNOUNCEMENT
The third annual state-wide symposium will be held on Friday, February 20, 2009. The Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR) will feature the scholarly work of an expected 300 students from 12 colleges and universities in Utah with poster sessions, displays, oral presentations and performances. UCUR is based on the successful National Conference on Undergraduate Research (www.ncur.org) model, but offers an opportunity to Utah students to share their work within the state. See the official announcement at http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=d26f3vv_56cj6dzqgk. Also visit http://www.westminstercollege.edu/ucur/.
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NO NEW ACCESS AND SUCCESS INFORMATION
National Campus Compact Updates and Events
NO NEW NATIONAL CAMPUS COMPACT UPDATES OR EVENTS
President, International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership
The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership (IPSL), recognized as the premier organization offering international service-learning and leadership programs for over 26 years, invites nominations and applications for the position of President.
IPSL has developed a partnership with PortlandStateUniversity in Portland, OR and recently moved its offices from New York, NY to Portland, OR. This partnership was forged to expand our mutually shared values around community engagement and a commitment to enlarging opportunities for intercultural service-learning and leadership around the world. This transition is indicative of IPSL's commitment to being a dynamic organization, unafraid to seek new initiatives and reach out to new audiences. It offers the new president the opportunity to engage in both the internal and external changes and lead in new directions grounded in the important principles of IPSL in order to keep IPSL in the forefront the international service-learning and leadership movement. Those principles include a commitment to values of collaboration, inclusion, educational excellence, and service and leadership in communities around the world. IPSL maintains and nurtures the reciprocity and mutuality of esteem in relationships among all those associated with IPSL including individuals involved directly in the programs (trustees, staff, program directors, community agency representatives), potential funding sources, the larger study abroad and higher education community, and others who support and engage in international service-learning and leadership.
Key Responsibilities: The President provides vision, leadership, innovation, and advocacy in developing strategies for strengthening current service-learning and leadership programs and developing new opportunities to engage a broad range of potential students including; gap-year, traditional college age, and the "new majority" students. This requires collaboration with partners and stakeholders around the world, administering a complex international service-learning and leadership organization, providing both strategic and operational leadership, staff development opportunities, sound financial stewardship, and the ability to seek additional funding for scholarships and new initiatives. The President works closely with a Board of Trustees, offices of international relations or similar entities in partnering institutions throughout the world, directors for each IPSL program site, the primary partners at Portland State University, and, internally, with an Academic Dean and other IPSL staff.
The President must ensure that:
the Board of Trustees plays its rightful role in the strategic development of the organization, in the evaluation of the President's performance, in being supportive and engaged in the organization, and in overseeing the management of IPSL
the activities of the organization are in line with, and aimed at achieving its stated goals
financial resources are managed to obtain best value
sources of new income including acquisition of new audiences, donations, grants and contracts are pursued
the advantages of service-learning as a pedagogy are promoted in both national and international contexts through conferences and other appropriate activities
programs function to serve our partners as well as our students in achieving academic, intercultural-learning, community service and leadership goals, and new programs are developed in a responsible manner
opportunities for obtaining support for all programs are actively pursued
a staff is created that fits the needs of the organization and appropriately supervised for optimal performance
IPSL continues to be the leader in the field of international service-learning and leadership
Personal and Professional Qualities Sought: The President must be strongly committed to collegial decision-making and management, and as such will need to exemplify the intercultural competency, integrity, leadership, accountability, and concern for the collective good. IPSL seeks an individual who offers ten or more years of responsible experience developing and managing international exchange, service and/or leadership programs and having worked in both an independent non-profit organization and institution of higher education. It is useful to have an in-depth understanding of the scholarship and practice of service-learning, leadership and study abroad; a person who understands the nature of planning and management in a complex though small operation, possesses a proven track record of fundraising, and who has demonstrated an ability to build consensus, problem-solve, and brings entrepreneurial and program-building skills. A commitment to quality service-learning and leadership study abroad experiences and to increasing student participation, particularly among underrepresented groups is essential. This person must be capable of intellectual leadership, and of inspiring and supporting a passion for excellence, which can help catalyze a shared education vision and partner effectively with various institutions of higher education and independent non-profit organizations and service agencies around the world. A Master's degree is required; a doctoral or other terminal degree is preferred.
Compensation: Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application and Nomination Procedures: Inquiries or nominations can be addressed in confidence to: Margaret D. Pusch, Chair, Board of Trustees, IPSL. Candidates should e-mail, as MS Word attachments, a cover letter describing relevant experience, a vita, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three referees to jobs@ipsl.org. Applications are preferred by December 30, 2008, but will be considered until an appointment is made. References will not be contacted without prior consultation with candidates.
For additional information about IPSL can be found at www.ipsl.org .
NO NEW ARTICLES OF INTEREST
MLK Day of Service 2009
With just eleven weeks to go until January 19th, there is a great deal of planning and organizing to do to create the largest MLK Day of Service for 2009. The Corporation for National and Community Service (http://www.nationalservice.gov) has established a number of resources that can assist in your efforts. We hope you will make sure that your community is aware of these resources and encourage teachers, students, community based organizations, colleges and universities, etc to take advantage of all tools and resources.
Mobilization Memos
Each Monday morning thru January 19th, an e-communication is disseminated to a wide range of individuals and organizations interested in advancing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: “a day on, not a day off.” These Mobilization Memos provide action focused tips, best practices, and resource links. They connect readers to online forums, the MLK Day website, and the Project Registration Tool. The memos also encourage readers to spread the word and forward the message to others in their networks, to expand participation.
The Memos are archived on the MLK Day website. If you want the weekly memo sent directly to you or others in your community, please sign up at www.mlkday.gov. There is a link to the memos on the home page and once on the memo page you will see a button to sign up.
· My MLK Day
o My MLK Day is a customizable electronic tool that allows you to manage both projects and volunteers for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
o The tool is customizable - When you create an account at My MLK Day, you will get a unique URL that you can use when promoting your local projects or doing volunteer outreach. You may customize this webpage with your own local message. You may also share stories, photographs, and videos about the planning and implementation of the event.
o The tool helps you recruit and manage volunteers - Community members go to your unique URL at My MLK Day to find opportunities to volunteer for the service projects in your community. This feature allows you to track volunteers that have signed up for a particular project and the number of volunteers still needed.
o The tool helps you generate visibility and media attention - When you list your projects at My MLK Day, it becomes part of a national database of MLK Day of Service projects. This information is used by the Corporation for National and Community Service (http://www.nationalservice.gov) in promoting the Martin Luther King Day of Service to national, regional and local media outlets. It is also used by national and local media to identify newsworthy projects.
o To access My MLK Day, visit http://www.MLKday.gov. This tool is a step by step guide to planning the Martin Luther King Day of Service. Hard copies of this publication may be acquired at www.nationalservicepubs.org.
MLK Day Fundraising Toolkit
Available at: http://www.mlkday.gov/resources/funders/mlkday_funders.pdf. This tool is designed to assist users in building financial and in-kind support for the Day of Service.
The "Sizzle Reel"
This video of highlights from MLK Day 2008 is a great resource for getting others excited about what could be done in your community. The video of MLK Day 2008 activities are located at: http://www.mlkday.gov/about/newsroom/video.asp. Hard copies of the sizzle reel are also available at www.nationalservicepubs.org.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Funds for PreK-12 Educational Programs
Qwest Foundation
The Qwest Foundation supports nonprofit organizations located in the communities served by the company in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The Foundation's primary initiative, Qwest for Education, focuses on enriching the lives of children by supporting solid preK-12 educational programs. Grants are provided for programs that promote innovative models to strengthen K-12 public school education, effectively use technology, improve skills and leadership of educators and parents, and promote innovative early childhood education programs. Requests may be submitted at any time. The application guidelines and forms are available on the Qwest website listed above.
NO NEW AMERICORPS INFORMATION
NO NEW STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
NO NEW STUDENT INITIATIVES
NO NEW PROSPECTS FOR RECOGNITION
RFP (Publications & Conferences)
CALL FOR PAPERS
Student Learning for Social Change: Interdisciplinary Community-Based Research
How can higher education most effectively prepare future citizens for the enterprising work necessary for social sustainability and advancement? In this book, we advance interdisciplinary public or community-based research as a transformative higher education strategy to answer this call. Partnerships that involve citizens and public leaders, diverse faculty and students in collaborative community-based inquiry and action hold promise for a unique combination of pedagogical, scholarly, and public outcomes necessary for facing 21st century challenges.
Increasingly, community-based research (CBR) projects are growing beyond disciplinary boundaries, responding to the reality that the real issues being addressed in the community necessitate multiple perspectives, knowledge bases, and even methodologies. Disciplinary diversity can include multiple academic disciplines, and can also include different community sectors. Such public interdisciplinary projects raise new practical and pedagogical challenges. But the growing experience base suggests that they hold potential for creating path-breaking approaches to multifaceted societal issues while at the same time educating future leaders.
This book will explore and offer models and practical strategies for interdisciplinary CBR projects as undergraduate pedagogy. The ways in which interdisciplinary CBR projects can contribute at once to student learning, community, and scholarly outcomes will be discussed. Special attention will be given to innovative strategies for students’ learning in this unique public and interdisciplinary context - including learning contexts (e.g., learning communities, community-campus collaborative networks, novel learning structures, communities as learning contexts), student preparation strategies (e.g., course sequences, orientation approaches, gateway experiences), mentoring approaches to prompt deepening civic development, and techniques for advancing interdisciplinary deliberation and innovation. Illustrative case studies, including an array of academic disciplines, community sectors, and pressing issues will provide readers with diverse examples of the transformative potential of interdisciplinary CBR projects. Student learning outcomes assessment, as well as assessments of community impacts and social change outcomes will be included and reflected upon to inform best practice development. Strategies for planning and implementing interdisciplinary CBR projects will be provided, including perspectives from the different partners in such ventures.
Invitation for Proposals
Proposals (1000 – 1500 words in length) are invited that detail contribution(s) to advancing understanding of interdisciplinary CBR as undergraduate pedagogy and as a social change agent. Invitees are encouraged to share this call for proposals with community partners; collaborative proposals are encouraged.
Development of this book project will be an interactive and collaborative process. Initial proposals will be reviewed by the editors and will result in invitations to a working conference on interdisciplinary community-based research. The working conference will facilitate exchange and collaboration among participants and will result in plans for book chapters. This book project is an initiative of the National Community-Based Research Networking Initiative, supported by a three-year grant from the National Corporation for National Service Learn and Serve America Program.
Timetable
December 15, 2008 Proposals for working conference due.
January 15, 2009 Proposal review completed and invitations issued to working conference.
April 18-20, 2009 Working conference on interdisciplinary community-based research, culminating in chapter plan.
September 1, 2009 Chapter draft due.
October 15, 2009 Feedback on chapter drafts to authors.
December 15, 2009 Final chapter manuscripts due.
Please submit proposals electronically to Beth Paul (bethpaul@tcnj.edu) and Trisha Thorme (tthorme@princeton.edu). We look forward to working with you on this important project.
Beth Paul, Vice Provost, The College of New Jersey
Trisha Thorme, Assistant Director, Community-Based Learning Initiative, Princeton University
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
From Nice to Necessary
2009 DC Conference on Service and Leadership
May 13-15, 2009 Washington, DC
Deadline for Workshop Proposals: Monday, February 16, 2009
Each year Serve DC-The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism brings together community and faith-based organizations in a conference focused on enhancing their organizational capacity to meet growing community needs. Next year, on May 13th-15th, the 2009 DC Conference on Service and Leadership will reach and engage hundreds of AmeriCorps program directors and members, Learn and Serve America and Senior Corps program directors, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members, youth, and representatives from community and faith-based organizations in skill-building workshops and learning tracks. The vision for the event is to promote and foster cross collaboration while providing sustainable and tangible tools to solve serious community issues and addressing real community needs, showcased in this year’s theme: “From Nice to Necessary.” In addition, the conference will feature the Serve DC Mayor’s Community Service Awards to celebrate the great works of leaders in local communities.
This year’s conference is based on three programmatic themes: Leadership, Collaboration, and Sustainability. These themes represent the continuum of growth that leads to healthy and strong communities. These themes will be woven throughout the conference in workshops, plenary speakers, events and materials. Speakers should be prepared to submit workshop proposals that fit into at least one of these three themes.
Theme: Leadership
Harnessing leadership in community members is critical to building a strong foundation. Leaders tackle issues and concerns facing their communities; facilitate leadership within fellow community members; and, collaborate among various groups. It is important that service professionals learn ways to cultivate leadership while enhancing their leadership skills to bring effective change in communities.
Theme: Collaboration
As we develop ourselves as leaders, we must consistently collaborate with organizations, businesses, and community members. With each new experience or challenge, we must continue to seek ways to identify resources and tools that are present to reduce a duplication of community efforts. Workshops that will be offered around this theme include partnership development, cultural competency, and marketing.
Theme: Sustainability
As leaders develop projects that meet critical community needs, it is important that projects are sustained monetarily with the support of the community. Leaders must identify and actively seek funding while making sure that the projects are getting the job done.
To obtain an application, email Natasha at natasha.ballentine@dc.gov.
The completed application and narratives must be received at the Serve DC office on or before Monday, February 16, 2009, via email or disk by mail. (We will not accept proposals via fax.)
Please send proposals to:
Email: natasha.ballentine@dc.gov
Mail:
Natasha M. Ballentine, Director of Strategic Planning
Serve DC, Executive Office of the Mayor
Re: Presenter Application
441 4th Street, NW Suite 1140 North
Washington, DC 20001
Professional Development Conferences
AAC&U 2009 ANNUAL MEETING
The conference program for AAC&U's 2009 Annual Meeting is now online. The meeting - Ready or Not: Global Challenges, College Learning, and America's Promise - will be held January 21-24, 2009, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.
The program offers more than 125 sessions, eight pre- or post-meeting workshops, an all-day symposium on sustainability on January 21, and AAC&U's Forum for Presidents and Foundation Officers on January 23.
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