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Monthly Archives: September 2013
UNC Charlotte Honors Faculty for Community-Engaged Learning
During the month of September, two UNC Charlotte faculty members were recognized for integrating community-engaged learning in their outstanding teaching practices. Dr. James Cook, professor of psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is the first recipient of the Provost’s Faculty Award for Community Engagement at UNC Charlotte. Established in 2012, the award honors a tenured faculty member whose … Continue Reading
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Coordinator of Engaged and Experiential Learning, Centre College
The College seeks someone to provide pedagogical and administrative support for high impact practices, such as community-based learning, academic internships, and undergraduate research. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. and have experience teaching in higher education. Ideally, the successful candidate will develop and teach two community-based learning courses in his/her discipline each year. Centre College, a … Continue Reading
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Duke Reorganizes Civic Engagement Efforts this Fall
Dr. Erin Myln, executive director of DukeEngage, has been appointed to a new post, Assistant Vice Provost for Civic Engagement, in which he will guide university-wide civic engagement efforts. The Duke Office of Civic Engagement (DOCE), formerly known as the Duke Center for Civic Engagement (DCCE), will be the hub for coordinating and amplifying existing and new civic engagement activities. Megan Granda, executive … Continue Reading
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Assistant Director, Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning Coordinator, Wartburg College
This person will assist the Director in setting and achieving strategic priorities for the Center for Community Engagement (CCE). Lead and direct initiatives with faculty, staff and students to achieve objectives in the college strategic plan related to civic engagement. Working alongside a team of professionals in the CCE, support and encourage leadership, service, social justice, and vocational discovery as … Continue Reading
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North Carolina Leads US News & World Report Rankings for Service Learning
In spring 2013 US News and World Report invited college presidents, chief academic officers, deans of students and deans of admissions from more than 1,500 schools to nominate up to 10 institutions with stellar examples of service learning. In the recently released rankings, four North Carolina institutions were included among the top 25 institutions for service-learning programs. This is more … Continue Reading
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Executive Director, Connecticut Campus Compact
The vast majority of colleges and universities in Connecticut – public and private, research and Ivy League university – are members of the state coalition. Connecticut Campus Compact (CTCC) has the capacity to bring all colleges and universities together in order to find solutions to issues related to Connecticut’s civic and economic prosperity. CTCC promotes partnerships and action that connect … Continue Reading
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NASPA recognizes three NC institutions for their commitment to civic learning and democratic engagement
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education recently announced the members of the Lead Initiative on Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement (Lead Initiative), which recognizes and supports a network of 73 colleges and universities with strong commitments to civic learning and democratic engagement. Selected institutions, representing public and private four-year and two-year colleges and universities, have committed to a … Continue Reading
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