The Proceedings is an online, interactive publication that provides summaries and references for the over 175 sessions to be facilitated by scholars from around the world at the 12th annual conference this fall (Sep. 23 – 25th, Baltimore, MD). It is intended to increase the public visibility of research related to service-learning and community engagement and to facilitate communication and collaboration among researchers and practitioner-scholars.

How might you use the Proceedings?

~ Discover the exciting range of current research on service-learning and community engagement.
~ Connect with colleagues.
~ Plan your participation at the conference.
~ Engage in conversation before, during, and after the conference.
~ Find new resources and references to support your own scholarship and enhance your own practice.

You do not need to be a member of the Proceedings wiki in order to access information on the conference sessions. However, you do need to be a member in order to post comments or questions. Requesting membership is quick and easy – see instructions on the wiki at: http://iarslceproceedings2012.wikispaces.com/How+to+use+the+Proceedings

The Proceedings is co-created and produced by an international team of graduate student Editorial Fellows (see http://iarslceproceedings2012.wikispaces.com/About+the+Editorial+Fellows), supported by co-editors Patti Clayton (IUPUI & UNCG, USA) and Billy O’Steen (University of Canterbury, New Zealand).

For more information about the IARSLCE annual conference, including lodging and registration, please visit http://www.researchslce.org/conferences/

Please feel free to disseminate widely.

After a year of planning and hard work, PSAYDN’s new and improved website went live on August 10, 2012. Learn about the network, afterschool benefits, program resources, careers in afterschool, advocacy and the latest in out-of-school time news and upcoming events. Find information on how to start a program, funding, measuring and improving quality, resources and links that will help you improve your program. With the all-new Event Calendar, you can search upcoming events or submit your own for inclusion. Be sure to check out the “Careers in Afterschool” tab for job opportunities and to submit open positions within your organization. Feel free to forward this information onto your colleagues and encourage them to join PSAYDN through our website so they can receive the latest information personally.

Click here to check the new web site.

http://www.psaydn.org/

Internships and work study opportunities are available for Fall 2012! RFA qualifies for work study and PHEAA. College sophomores, juniors or seniors and graduate students are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Positions include research, communications, IT/computer hardware and software, and administration. Currently, we are most actively seeking interns who have experience working primarily with quantitative data or mixed-methods and who are proficient with Microsoft Excel or equivalent. Ability to calculate basic descriptive statistics and conduct bivariate analyses is preferred but not required. We also actively seek individuals well-versed in education policy literature to write concise, summative literature reviews on emerging education policy issues. Please plan to spend at least 10-15 hours per week to have a meaningful experience. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Maggie Larson at mlarson@researchforaction.org.

http://www.phmc.org/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=763&Itemid=1643

The Fruition Academy of Social Imagination and Action, an online school for scholars and practitioners who are interested in organizational and social change, is launching in October 2012. The academy is a new component of The Fruition Coalition, an organization that is working to actively create a flourishing world by supporting progressive social change and community benefit organizations through education, dialogue, and consulting that integrates research, intuition, experience, and dreams.

There are six classes scheduled for this fall:

Teaching, Learning, and Transformation
Friday October 5, 2012, 11 a.m. EDT

Perhaps the most critical teaching and learning that takes place in our lives occurs through the interpretation of our everyday interactions. Every moment is an opportunity to teach and to learn. Through exploration of ideas including Socratic method, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, multiple intelligences, punk pedagogy, and Bloom’s taxonomy of learning domains, participants will develop a greater understanding of their own philosophy of teaching and learning and create a strategy to use this to advance progressive social change goals.

Social Reciprocity
Friday October 19, 2012, 11 a.m. EDT

This class will explore the generative potential of social reciprocity which we define as doing more good in the world and, as a result, inspiring others to do the same. We will examine the social, emotional, and cognitive aspects of reciprocity and discuss its implications for community organizing, outreach, fundraising, and activism.

Existential Leadership
Friday November 2, 2012, 11 a.m. EDT

As leaders for social change, we authentically serve our communities as Kierkegaardian Knights of Faith. In this class, we will discuss cultivating radical self-awareness, the process of becoming, intersubjective exploration, negotiating the space between the self and the system, discovering truth, creating meaning, the transformative potential of angst, and how to redefine and reclaim the concepts of freedom and responsibility.

Evaluation Planning
Friday November 16, 2012, 11 a.m. EST

Process and outcome evaluation can help us align programs, strategic initiatives, and advocacy efforts with the dynamic needs of the community served and teach us how to strengthen the cumulative impact of our work. In this class, we will discuss the purpose of evaluation, creating an evaluation plan, developing organizational capacity to collect and analyze data, integrating and communicating results, contributing to the global knowledge base, effectively using resources for evaluation, collaboration, creating opportunities for community engagement and participation, and managing expectations for accountability.

Quantum Theory for Activists
Friday December 7, 2012, 11 a.m. EST

This class will examine social change from the systemic to the subatomic level through the lens of quantum theory with particular emphasis on Bohr, Einstein, Schrodinger, and Capra. We will explore how science frames our understanding of the world and discuss how interconnectedness, irrationality, uncertainty, complexity, energy, tension, disruption, and chaos influence self-organization and political mobilization. We promise that there will not be any complicated formulas in this class – it’s all fun!

Theatre of Change
Friday December 14, 2012, 11 a.m. EST

In this class, we will satisfy our thirst for drama with a theatrical interpretation of progressive activism and the social change process. We will examine how plot, setting, and performance intertwine to evoke emotion and provoke action and learn how these can be manipulated to achieve specific social and political outcomes. We will also discuss roles, props, scenery, wardrobe, choreography, and engagement with multiple audiences. Students will learn how to develop dynamic characters and tell compelling stories to create memorable performances.

PHENNDies may try a class at no cost by using the promotional code FCFRIENDS2012 at checkout. To register or for more information, visit http://www.fruitioncoalition.com.

Resilience and Rebuilding for Low-Income Communities: Research to Inform Policy and Practice

The Community Affairs Officers of the Federal Reserve System invite paper submissions for the eighth Federal Reserve Community Development Research Conference, to be held April 11-12, 2013, in Washington DC. The goal of the conference is to highlight new action-oriented and academically rigorous research on resiliency and rebuilding initiatives that can directly inform community development policy and practice. Click here for more information on submission guidelines. The deadline is September 15, 2012.

Weblink: http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/conferences/13resilience_rebuilding.cfm

If you have questions, please contact Karen Leone de Nie at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, karen.leonedenie@atl.frb.org.

http://www.ccp.edu/site/academic/catalog/degrees/youth-work_prof-certificate.php

November 28 – December 1
Why YOU Need to BE IN BOSTON:

• SHARE AND LEARN with your colleagues.

• GO DEEP OR SAMPLE ACROSS three overarching strategies for cities.

• EXPLORE successful city programs through Boston mobile workshops and the 2012 City Showcase.

• CHOOSE from a multitude of seminars and workshops.

• CONNECT with NLC staff throughout the conference.

• ROAM THE EXHIBIT HALL to find services and products that support cities.

• VISIT NLC MEMBER SERVICES to learn about NLC membership benefits.

The Congress of Cities program will focus on three overarching strategies for cities:

Promoting Strong Local Economies
Building Sustainable Communities
Strengthening Neighborhoods and Families

Each of the strategies will be explored through keynote addresses, workshops, peer networking sessions, mobile workshops, leadership training seminars, the City Showcase, and the Exhibit Hall. Before and after the main conference programming NLC will offer the traditional governance activities, state municipal league activities and meetings of the NLC committees, councils and constituency groups.

http://www.nlc.org/build-skills-and-networks/annual-conferences/congress-of-cities-and-exposition

How Partnerships Support Youth Sports

September 12, 2012
9:30-11:30 AM

Sponsored by the
Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative

Purpose: To provide skills and knowledge, cultivate partnerships, and develop a community of peers.

What To Expect:  Refreshments, networking, program announcements, small-group discussions, and panel presentations.

Who Can Attend: Administrative, direct-service, local, regional, current, past, and future staff are welcome, free of charge.

Dates, Times, Locations: Monthly Seminars run from 9:30-11:30 and take place on different weekday mornings. Meetings are hosted by PYSC member organizations.

Location: Squash Smarts 3890 North 10th Street, Philadelphia 19140

Additional Information: PAKeys training credits available; preregistration is preferred but walk-ins welcome, as space permits.

Contact: Nancy Peter, npeter@sp2.upenn.edu

Register Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SeptemberSports

Posted July 19, 2012 (and emailed out August 21)

Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia
Job Title: Membership Intern
Expected Commitment: 15-20 hours per week

Description:

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia is looking for an intern to support our Membership Services. SBN is a membership organization of over 500 local businesses committed to a triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit.

Reports to: Member Services Manager, Laila Reilly

Supports: All staff

Basic responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Preparation of electronic newsletters
Processing of new and expiring members and donors
Mailing renewal invoices and welcome packets
Assisting in the distribution of the 2012 Business Directory
Assisting with account and website updates in Salesforce
Outreach to members during Membership Survey process
Online research Representing SBN at outreach events when available
Other duties as assigned

Desired skills:

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Database experience strongly preferred
Good customer service skills
Commitment to SBN’s mission
Team player/self-starter

http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org/jobs/view/membership_intern3/

The two-day event in Center City Philadelphia will feature expert perspectives on the current status and future direction of clean energy markets.

Additionally, the conference will host a networking event and exhibitor showcase, present nationally significant keynote speakers and offer a tour of the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficient Buildings Hub at the Navy Yard.

Click here to learn more and register for the 2012 Clean Energy Conference.

http://www.eebhub.org/events/eeb-hub-events/pennfuture-2012-clean-energy-conference/

http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org/events/view/made_in_philly/

View the Philadelphia Skyline from the roof deck of this luxury green building, mingle with friends and colleagues, and hear the story from sustainable business leader Michael Araten, President and CEO of K’NEX, about how his sixty-year-old toy company moved their manufacturing back to the Philadelphia area after years of manufacturing overseas.

Ticket price includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and admission to the evening’s festivities.  Proceeds support SBN’s work to build a just, green and thriving economy in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Click here to learn more and register for our Celebrate Philly Made Fundraiser.

http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org/events/view/made_in_philly/

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPACE IS LIMITED • REGISTER EARLY!
Since 1998 educators from across the U.S. and around the world have gathered for intensive collaboration, planning, and resource sharing at CWI’s annual Summer Institutes.

CWI’s Summer Institutes fill quickly so it’s wise to plan ahead now. Better still, put together a school or organizational team and take advantage of our current early bird rates. Register by September 12, 2012 for either Institute and save $200 per participant. Teams are welcome.

2013 CWI Summer WEST Institute on Service-Learning
July 29 – August 2, 2013, Los Angeles, California
at Loyola Marymount University

“I felt reaffirmed…Thank you for a stimulating, thoughtful, and useful week. I learned a lot, met wonderful people, and had time to think and plan. I was inspired!”
Chris Tananone, Global Issues and Service Coordinator
International School of Bangkok more alumni testimonials

2013 CWI Summer EAST Institute on Service-Learning
July 15 – 19, 2013, Shelburne, Vermont
at Shelburne Farms, Vermont

About Our Institutes CWI’s Summer WEST and Summer EAST Institutes are facilitated by veteran CWI faculty members. Both Institutes focus on curriculum and program design, using field tested service-learning best practices and principles of sustainability. Our common goal is to engage K-16 students in academically based service that contributes to sustainable communities. We emphasize both an instructional and ‘site level” focus, with follow-up support available. You may register online or use the printable brochure with mail in registration form. Purchase orders and checks are accepted by postal or email. Registration instructions are here. Or, you may register online

http://cwiregistration.memberlodge.org/

Learn the legislative process and policymaking from the inside. The Office of Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. is looking for talented, energetic, hard-working, out-of-the-box thinkers as interns for the fall semester and beyond. Councilman Jones is City Council’s Majority Leader and Chair of its Committee on Public Safety. He is arguably one of the most productive and far-reaching Council members—advocating tirelessly to halt devastating mortgage foreclosures, investigating the impact of Marcellus Shale drilling on the city and holding a broad-based policy summit on the impact an increased aging population will have on the future of Philadelphia, to name just a few examples. This recent session Councilman Jones spearheaded a hearing on Youth Courts and continues to probe the City’s budget with a forensic vengeance! Students have prepared witnesses for public hearings, written resolutions and policy briefings, drafted legislation, staffed intergovernmental meetings and represented the Councilman in zoning hearings. Interns have also had the opportunity to meet many high level public figures, including First Lady Michelle Obama. So whether it’s community economic development, local tax or energy policy, human services, marketing, public relations or criminal justice issues, there is a place for you in our dynamic and fast-paced organization. As one former intern put it:

“Interning with Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. was one of the most interesting and educational experiences of my college career. I really got to be a part of what goes on in City Hall, and I gained far more hands-on knowledge and experience than I ever could have from any university class. It’s far more than the internship stereotype of making copies and fetching coffee. Though we have to do some of that as well, the staff has high expectations of the interns, and in return, the interns are expected to produce substantive material that is beneficial for the office.”

Law students and those undertaking paralegal studies will have the opportunity to work on zoning and land-use cases and assist in providing legal constituent service assistance.

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and short (2-3 pages) writing sample to Shoshana.bricklin@phila.gov. Include “INTERN APPLICATION” in the subject line. While currently unpaid, we are an eligible work-study placement. Also consider fulfilling any community service/pro-bono or academic credit requirements with our office. For more information on Councilman Jones see http://www.curtisjonesjr.com; http://www.facebook/CouncilmanCurtisJonesJr; or http://www.twitter.com/Mr4thDistrict

Campus Vote Project Fellow — approximately 10 hours per week, unpaid

The Fair Elections Legal Network is looking for energetic young leaders who are ready to make a difference on their college campuses this election cycle. Are you tired of hearing that young people don’t vote because they’re lazy or just don’t care enough to participate in the political process? Have you had enough of the attacks on student voters that make it harder for students to make their voices heard?

If you are, join our team and become a Campus Vote Project fellow!

Campus Vote Project is a campaign designed to empower college students and administrators with the tools they need to break down barriers to voting that disproportionately affect college students. Two-thirds of college students who did not vote in the 2010 election cited reasons that have more to do with a lack of information than a lack of interest. They didn’t know residency rules, missed important dates and deadlines, or hadn’t learned the ins and outs of the registration process. We also know that 87% of students who register to vote go to the polls. When students are empowered with information, they show up!

Campus Vote Project fellows will be essential to implementing programs on college campuses that break down barriers to voting for students. They will be responsible for the following tasks from now until the election:

Organize, organize, organize: Recruit campus organizations and coordinate their election awareness, voter registration, and “get-out-the-vote” efforts.
Determine a plan of action: Work with students to determine which programs and reforms should be implemented on your campus based on the Campus Vote Project toolkit.
Bring administrators on board: Coordinate the implementation of student voter programs with college administrators.
Empower students with the resources they need: Be the primary liaison between students working on student voting and the Fair Elections Legal Network so we can provide them with the support they need.

To apply to be a Campus Vote Project fellow, email a resume and a 250-word statement of interest to Erica Evans at eevans@campusvoteproject.org.

Grants are made to non-Unitarian Universalist groups in the U.S. and Canada that: Use community organizing to bring about systemic change leading to a more just society Mobilize those who have been disenfranchised and excluded from resources, power and the right to self-determination Have an active focused campaign to create systemic change.
Funding Priorities

Priority is given to active, specific campaigns to create change in the economic, social, and political structures that affect their lives. We expect the organization’s infrastructure, including leadership, membership and systems of accountability to be developed by the time of the application. We welcome projects that are less likely to receive conventional funding because of the innovative or challenging nature of the work or the economic and social status of the constituency. Please be concrete; spell out your plans. Don’t say you will “empower people,” tell us what actions you will take to create systematic change.

The next application deadline is September 17, 2012.

http://www.uua.org/giving/funding/102186.shtml

Asian Arts Initiative is seeking a dynamic and creative Youth Site Coordinator to join our Youth Arts Workshop (YAW) afterschool team for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year.  This individual should have experience or interest in implementing social change through the arts.  The Youth Site Coordinator will work with middle school youth at either one or two of our program sites: Southwark School (Mondays & Wednesdays) and/or Taggart School (Tuesdays and Thursdays).  Hours will vary depending on how many days and sites s/he will work.  S/he will report directly to the Youth Programs Manager.

Along with general administrative support (i.e. keeping record of attendance, submitting weekly reports, supervision of teaching staff, etc.), the Youth Site Coordinator will deliver on the following:

Outreach, Retention, and Supervision of Students
The Youth Site Coordinator plays an integral role in making a connection between the in-school and afterschool time.  As part of our outreach plan, s/he will support the school as needed during the school day working directly with students.  During after-school programming hours, the Youth Site Coordinator is responsible for the direct supervision of students, ensuring their safety and encouraging their full participation in the workshops.

Coordination with Staff and Community
The Youth Site Coordinator cultivates a safe and creative community in the school by working alongside teaching artists to develop engaging lesson plans and co-teaching workshops.  In addition, s/he actively seeks opportunities for collaboration within the school and among other organizations and/or individuals to enhance the learning experience for youth.

Requirements and Qualifications:
•    Previous experience working with urban middle school youth in the afterschool setting
•    A criminal record check and PA Child Abuse Clearance must be provided
•    Individuals with experience with an art discipline are encouraged to apply

Compensation:  Will be commensurate with experience

TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, and three work-related references to Ellen Hwang, ellen@asianartsinitiative.org.  In your cover letter, describe past experiences you had regarding student outreach and community partnership.
Position open until filled.

The Asian Arts Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. Asian Americans and other people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please visit us on the web: http://www.asianartsinitiative.org

We are now the Montgomery County Asset Building Coalition!

This new name reflects our expanded scope and focus on helping people in our community build assets and achieve financial stability, with VITA as a gateway and a tool.

What’s next:
A new logo
A new website

For more information, contact Harriet Winokur at hwinokur@cadcom.org.

FREE One-Day Training
September 12, 2012
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Training Location:
US EPA, Region III
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Because of building security, you MUST preregister.
NO walk-ins will be allowed into the building!

REGISTER NOW!
Go to: http://www.nchh.org/Training/HealthyHomesTrainingCenter/TrainingPartners/PennState.aspx

Contact Dion Lerman at dlerman@psu.edu or 215-264-0582 for more information.

This training is sponsored by the National Center for Healthy Housing and supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Children’s Health Protection.

IPM is a proven and cost-effective pest management strategy that:
o Eliminates nesting places and pest-accessible sources of food and water
o Excludes cockroaches, rodents, bed bugs, and other pests from the property
o Uses the lowest risk pesticides in the safest manner—and only when necessary
o Engages maintenance staff, pest professionals, and tenants in a team approach

This training will equip you with an understanding of pest habitat, IPM, and the key roles for maintenance staff, pest management contractors, and tenants.

For information about IPM, visit :
http://www. Paipm.org
http://www.nchh.org/Training/IntegratedPestManagementIPM.aspx

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