Community Engaged Learning Faculty Development Sessions

The MSU Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (CSLCE) has a community engaged learning faculty development series focused on equipping MSU faculty and instructors to develop and teach a course with community engaged learning.

Each session will begin with a light lunch and a 45 minute presentation on the topic listed below. Following the presentation, one hour will be devoted to course development; during this time, the CSLCE academic staff will offer consultation with faculty and instructors to support them with their community engaged learning preparation efforts. All sessions are FREE.

Sponsored by: Center for Service-Learning & Civic Engagement, University Outreach and Engagement, Academic Advancement Network

Developing & Sustaining Community Partnerships

Friday, February 17, 12-2 pm

Join us to learn more about developing and sustaining partnerships with community organizations for the purpose of community engaged teaching & learning. The session will feature quality practices, tips, and resources for MSU faculty and instructors looking to develop domestic or international partnerships.

Lunch, presentation, and consultations will happen in Brody Dining Room. Plan to meet outside the entrance to Brody Dining Hall at 11:45 am.

Preparing for Meaningful Community Engagement

Friday, April 7, 12-2pm

What do you need to prepare for community engaged learning? This session will feature quality practices, tips, and resources for MSU faculty and instructors on how they can prepare themselves, community organizations and their students for a quality community engagement experience.

Lunch and presentation will begin in Brody Room 175. Consultation and course development activities will continue in Brody 175.

Learning through Reflection

Friday, June 16, 12-2pm

Reflection is an essential element of community engaged learning, as it facilitates connections between community engagement experiences and course content. This session will prepare MSU faculty and instructors to prepare themselves to develop and lead reflection activities that support student learning.

Please check into Kellogg Center Room 93 for lunch and presentation. Consultations will start after 1pm and will take place in the Kellogg Center as well.

Questions?

Please contact Christie Schichtel, Academic Specialist, via email at schicht3@msu.edu or by calling 517-353-4400.

Community Engaged Learning Faculty Development Workshop and Consultation Series