Fall 2023 PCCE Virtual Community of Practice: So Community Engagement: What Do You Need To Know – Sep 22

Posted by Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) on August 29, 2023

So Community Engagement: What Do You Need To know?

Audience: Faculty, Staff, Administrators and Community Partners

Sessions will occur on Fridays, 2:00-3:30PM EST.

Fall ‘23 session dates: 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, & 11/17 (5 sessions).

Facilitators:

• Daniel L. Salamone, Director of Academic Community Engagement & Honors Program, Gannon University
• Glenetta Phillips, Applied Learning Program Specialist, Westchester Community College
• Liz Brandt, Director of Community Engagement, The Bonner Foundation

Welcome to “So Community Engagement: What Do You Need To know?” – a vibrant and collaborative space where individuals passionate about building strong and inclusive communities come together to learn, share, and grow in their community engagement journey. Whether you are a higher education professional, community organizer, nonprofit professional, or simply someone committed to making a positive impact, this Community of Practice (CoP) is designed to provide a supportive environment for all levels of expertise.

Our primary focus is on exploring and honing the fundamental principles of community engagement. By sharing best practices, success stories, and lessons learned, we aim to empower each other with the knowledge and skills needed to create meaningful connections with diverse populations and mobilize collective action for social change.

Through interactive discussions, activities, and resource sharing, we will delve into topics such as:

• Understanding the terminology, definitions, and history of the civic and community engagement field.
• Understanding key literature, current models, organizational structures, principles, and best practices for campus-community engagement.
• Reflecting on your identity as a civic / community engagement professional, advocating for your work, and leveraging opportunities for professional development.
• Analyzing the differences and value of co-curricular and curricular community engagement, building trust, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders and leveraging partnerships.
• Understanding current and future trends including overcoming challenges and navigating barriers as well as evaluating the impact and outcomes of community engagement initiatives.

Join us in this CoP, and let’s embark on a transformative journey to strengthen our communities, amplify voices, and create lasting positive change together. Your expertise and unique perspectives are essential in shaping the collective wisdom of this community, making it a valuable resource for all members. Let’s inspire, support, and elevate one another as we become catalysts for empowered and engaged communities.

Apply to join.