Free virtual professional development series focuses on community engagement
From: Outreach and International Affairs
The Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) — of which Virginia Tech is one of 50 member institutions — will offer a series of free virtual workshops and discussions for faculty, staff, and students focused on community-engaged scholarship.
ESC is a national organization that works to build strong university-community partnerships. The sessions are offered exclusively to individuals affiliated with ESC member institutions, and registration for each session is required.
Virginia Tech will host the 25th Annual Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference on Oct. 6-9, 2025, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.
Advising and Mentoring Ph.D. Students Advancing Community-Engaged Dissertations: A Discussion of Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities
Oct. 31, 2024, noon-1 p.m.
In this interactive workshop, Brandon Kliewer, associate professor of civic and organizational leadership at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will discuss the process of creating a Ph.D. program focused on community-engaged research, as well as the challenges and opportunities that arise when mentoring students conducting community-engaged dissertations. Click here to register.
Integrating Community-Based Learning into Course Curricula: Design and Implementation
Nov. 20, 2024, noon-1 p.m.
Michelle Snitgen and Stephanie Brewer, from Michigan State University’s Center for Community Engaged Learning, offer a workshop exploring the many benefits of community-engaged learning for students, faculty, and communities and share strategies for designing and implementing course-based community-engaged learning experiences. Click here to register.
Preparing and Evaluating Engagement Dossiers
Jan. 22, 2025, noon-1 p.m.
Rod Williams, vice provost for outreach and engagement at Texas Tech University, will discuss how to frame your dossiers, incorporate important components, and report impact. This session will also address strategies to evaluate engagement dossiers in external reviews and on primary promotion committees. Click here to register.
Assessing Community Engagement: Exploring Outputs Versus Impact
Feb. 11, 2025, noon-1 p.m.
Presented by Henry Cunningham, director of community engagement at the University of Louisville, this session will look at outputs and impact, how they differ, and their importance in community-engaged work. It will also explore what should be assessed and how impact assessment should be conducted. Click here to register.
Community Engagement in the Arts: Exploring Arts-Based Engaged Scholarship
March 6, 2025, noon-1 p.m.
Moderated by Lisa Florman, Ohio State University’s first vice provost for the arts, this panel will explore innovative arts-based community-engaged scholarship. Panelists include Tom Dugdale, associate professor of theater, film, and media arts; Nyama McCarthy-Brown, associate professor of community engagement through dance pedagogy and artist laureate; and Terron Banner, manager of community learning and engagement at the OSU Urban Arts Space. Click here to register.