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UT-REACH for November 8, 2012
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It is our hope that through sport, individuals will become empowered change agents interested in promoting peace and inclusivity in global and local communities.
- The Center for Sport, Peace, and Society, Housed in UT’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
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OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT NEWS:
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2012 Outreach Grant Winners Announced: Eight UT Projects Funded to Engage with Community
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(Video) Big Idea: UT’s New Center for Sport, Peace, and Society
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High School Students Receive UT Scholarships in Math Competition
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Citizen Involvement in the US Endangered Species Act
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IARSLCE Seeks Input for Future Publication
CONFERENCES & PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES:
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Proposal Call for New Journal: Public - A Journal of Imagining America
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Global Environmental Health & Sustainable Development Innovation Collaborative Webinar
8.
CU EXPO 2013 – Save the Date; Registration Rates
9.
Building Sustainable Funding for Engagement: Advancing Engagement in an Urban Environment (Dec. 4)
10.
Webinar: Shaping Our Future: What is Higher Education's Role? (Nov. 16)
FUNDING:
11.
Home Depot Foundation: Community Impact Grants Program
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Kauffman Foundation: Junior Faculty Fellowships in Entrepreneurial Research
13.
Guidelines for Submitting Video with NIH Applications
NEW READINGS & RESOURCES:
15.
Why True Collaboration Takes Time
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Community Engagement and School Transformation
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Database of Faculty Mentors & Portfolio Reviewers
QUICK LINKS: ENGAGEMENT FUNDING, SUBMISSION CALLS, CONFERENCES, AND MORE
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OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT NEWS:
1.
2012 Outreach Grant Winners Announced: Eight UT Projects Funded to Engage with Community
Eight UT partnerships were awarded funds for projects that extend the university’s reach into the community.
UT Outreach Incentive Grants are presented through a competitive process for outreach and engagement activities in research, scholarship, or creative activity, and in teaching or service. Funded projects range from an engagement effort with Knoxville community
members to research best practices in promoting colorectal cancer screening to a project that will teach high school students about microbial diversity using DNA from their own school’s football field.
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(Video) Big Idea: UT’s New Center for Sport, Peace, and Society
Sarah Hillyer is director of the
Center for Sport, Peace, and Society. She and co-founder Ashleigh Huffman have the big idea of using sport as a tool for personal and community development. The Center, housed in the College of Education, Health,
and Human Sciences, is a unique and groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Tennessee and the nonprofit organization Sport 4 Peace. The center uses sport, physical activity, and recreation to promote cultural understanding, to enhance student
learning, to improve community welfare, and to foster social change. The desired result is a civically engaged university and a more unified and inclusive community.
3.
High School Students Receive UT Scholarships in Math Competition
Nearly 600 students from forty-seven Tennessee high schools battled in the UT-Pro2Serve Math Contest held at UT
on October 25. Ten of them were awarded $4,000 annual scholarships to UT. Scholarships are funded by UT and Chancellor Cheek.
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Citizen Involvement in the US Endangered Species Act
TODAY (Nov. 8th).
In this presentation, part of the Baker Center Energy and Environment Forum, Emory University’s Berry Brosi will focus on the highly controversial provisions in the US Endangered Species Act that allows citizens to petition for any species to be listed for
protection, or litigate the government’s listing decisions. Arguments have been made that citizen-selected species are chosen to block development projects rather than biological threat. Brosi, however, will show that citizen-selected species are, on average,
more biologically threatened than those chosen by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
TODAY, November 8th, 2012 -
3:30-5:00 p.m, Howard Baker Center
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IARSLCE Seeks Input for Future Publication
The IARSLCE Editorial Fellows, a group of graduate student scholars led by Kathleen Edwards and Barbara Harrison
(Senior Editorial Fellows) and supported by Patti Clayton and Billy O’Steen (Co-Editors) create this wiki-based format, the Proceedings, 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. Editors would like to gather information about how the Proceeding is being used and how to improve it for future years; they seek those willing to complete a short 10-item on-line survey that can
be accessed from the navigation bar of the Proceedings website.
Please complete survey by November 15, 2012
CONFERENCES & PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES:
6.
Proposal Call for New Journal: Public - A Journal of Imagining America
Public is a peer-reviewed multimedia
e-journal for projects, pedagogies, resources, and ideas incorporating humanities, arts, and design in public life. Like Imagining America,
Public seeks rich engagements between a diverse range of participants, disciplines, sectors, and organizations, as well as between works in its interactive archive. Proposals are sought that link to issue’s theme, “Linked Fates & Futures: Communities
and Campuses as Equitable Partners.” Detailed submission guidelines available soon:
Public will begin accepting submissions in early 2013.
7.
Global Environmental Health & Sustainable Development Innovation Collaborative Webinar
This 3-part webinar series focuses on the United Nations post-2015 development agenda that advances the world’s
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The aim of the series is to engage academia, government organizations, and professional societies in dialogue around health, economic development, equity, sustainability, and environmental challenges to stimulate fresh
thinking on possible solutions. The second webinar in the 3-part series will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
8.
CU EXPO 2013 – Save the Date; Registration Rates Now Online
CU Expo is a Canadian-led international conference designed to showcase the best practices in community-university
partnerships worldwide, and to create opportunities for innovative and successful collaborations which strengthen our communities. The conference is held every 2 years, and is organized jointly by communities, universities and colleges, government, and non-profit
organizations.
9.
Building Sustainable Funding for Engagement: Advancing Engagement in an Urban Environment (Dec. 4)
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) will present the Mid-Atlantic Facilitated Dialogue
on December 4 at Widener University in Chester, PA. Participants will explore how urban and metropolitan universities leverage their unique missions and contexts to attract public and private support for university-community engagement. This conversation also
will examine how campuses might expand opportunities for philanthropic support as it relates to engaged teaching, research, and service. Space is limited, so reserve your seat immediately.
Event Date: December 4, 2012
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Webinar: Shaping Our Future: What is Higher Education's Role? (Nov. 16)
The National Issues Forums are hosting a free webinar to prepare moderators to lead forums on "Shaping Our Future:
What is Higher Education's Role?" Among topics covered by this webinar: *Overview: Shaping Our Future-its goals, rationale, and background; *A primer: NIF's approach to moderating to encourage deliberation and dialogue; *An introduction to the project's
print and video materials; *Tips on expanding the dialogue between campuses and communities; *Troubleshooting techniques; and *A chance to talk with seasoned NIF moderators and learn from their experiences.
Webinar Date: November 16,
2012
For more about Shaping the Future
FUNDING:
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Home Depot Foundation: Community Impact Grants Program
Grants for up to $5,000, are available to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public schools, or tax-exempt
public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their community. Grants are given in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services.
Application Period: November 12, 2012 through December 12, 2012.
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Kauffman Foundation: Junior Faculty Fellowships in Entrepreneurial Research
Program will award seven grants of $40,000 each for the Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Research
(KJFF). The Foundation will award grants to junior faculty members in the United States whose research has the potential to make significant contributions to the body of literature in entrepreneurship. The Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship
Research is one of three programs in the Kauffman Emerging Scholars initiative, which supports the overall goal of promoting entrepreneurship as a legitimate field of academic study.
Deadline: January 15, 2013
13.
Guidelines for Submitting Video with NIH Applications
The use of video technology can be vital in conveying key aspects of an NIH grant application. In order to facilitate
such applications, this NIH notice provides policy and guidelines for investigators submitting videos and contemplating other non-traditional materials to accompany applications to the NIH.
NEW READINGS & RESOURCES:
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Core Competencies in Civic Engagement: A Working Paper in the Center for Engaged Democracy’s Policy Paper Series
The Center for Engaged Democracy acts as a central hub for developing, coordinating, and supporting academic programs
- certificates, minors, and majors - around the country focused on civic and community engagement, broadly defined. The Center brings together faculty, administrators, and community partners to support such academic programs through a variety of initiatives
and practices: compiling existing research and documentation to support new and developing programs; sponsoring symposia, conferences, and research opportunities to build a vibrant research base and academic community; and providing a voice and space for dialogue
for the value of such academic programs across higher education.
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Why True Collaboration Takes Time
“I’ve recently been reflecting on this enlightening quote by Leo Denise: “Collaborations are interpersonally rather
than structurally determined.” It’s an idea that’s resonated with me this week in light of things we’re experiencing in our practice. It all stems from the challenge posed by people wanting us to present our collaborative approach to solving complex dilemmas
in a neat, concise package complete with price tag. Yet the work we do is so unlike that. Indeed, it’s often difficult to explain why we can’t present our “package” in such cut-and-dried terms.”
16.
Community Engagement and School Transformation
(Public Agenda, Nov. 1) “Closing or turning around a low-performing school is always disruptive, but engaging
the community in decision making can help make school transformation less painful and more likely to succeed. Without deep knowledge of the communities that are affected by turnaround and careful attention to engagement and communication practices, even the
most earnest leaders hoping to inspire change are likely to see their efforts fail.”
17.
Database of Faculty Mentors & Portfolio Reviewers
Community-Campus Partnership For Health (CCPH) offers a free online database of faculty mentors & portfolio reviewers
who are available to support community-engaged careers in the academy. This database is provided for community-engaged graduate students, post-docs or faculty members who may need a mentor or reviewer. Likewise, community-engaged faculty members are also
sought who are willing to sign up as mentors and reviewers to support those coming through the pipeline behind them.
QUICK LINKS: ENGAGEMENT FUNDING, SUBMISSION CALLS, CONFERENCES, AND MORE:
November 2012:
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APAP, MetLife Foundation: Community Participation Grants. Deadline: November 1, 2012.
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United States Institute of Peace: Public Education for Peacebuilding Support Program.
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Tribeca Film Institute Invites Entries With Scientific Themes. iDeadline: November 5, 2012.
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NEA Funding for Research on How Art Works. Deadline: November 6, 2012.
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Call to Conference: 2013 Digital Media & Learning Conference. Deadline November 8, 2012.
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Health Policy Fellows Program. Deadline: November 14, 2012.
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NIH Seeks Public Comment on Use of Community-Engaged Research. Deadline: November 15, 2012.
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Skoll Foundation Contest: Seeking Ideas for Creating Jobs. Deadline: November 15, 2012.
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IARSLCE Seeks Input for Future Publication. Please respond by November 15, 2012.
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Whole Kids Foundation: School Garden Grants. Deadline: November 15, 2012.
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Call for Proposals: Conference on Community-University Partnerships. Due November 15, 2012.
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Interdisciplinary Human Rights Advocates Program.Deadline: November 16, 2012.
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Webinar: Shaping Our Future: What is Higher
Education's Role? November 16, 2012.
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Call
for Papers: Kentucky Service-Learning & Civic Engagement Conference. Deadline Nov. 19, 2012.
December 2012:
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Carson-Newman seeks applications for 2013 VISTA Fellows. Application Deadline December 1, 2012.
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Collaborative Humanities Research Grants. Deadline: December 6, 2012.
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Call for student service or leadership workshop proposals. Proposal Deadline: December 10, 2012.
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Call for Proposals: North Carolina Civic Engagement Conference. Deadline December 10, 2012.
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Doris Duke Doctoral Fellowships for the Promotion of Child Well-Being. Deadline: December 15, 2012.
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Fiskars Company: Project ORANGE THUMB 2013. Deadline: December 15, 2012.
January 2013:
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Environmental Justice Small Grants. Application deadline: January 7, 2013.
February 2013:
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Kresge Foundation: Arts and Community Building. Deadline: February 1, 2013.
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Call for Proposals: Feminist Methods and Community Engagement. Deadline Feb. 15, 2013.
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IMPACT National Conference: February 21-24, 2013.
March 2013:
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National Endowment for the Arts: Our Town Grants.
Deadline date: March 1, 2013.
May 2013:
July 2013:
Ongoing:
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Call for papers: eJournal of Public Affairs on Public Scholarship. Ongoing
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Call for papers: Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. Ongoing and special issues.
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Call for papers: International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering
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Call for submissions: Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice
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Bank of America (Funding): Arts and Sports Sponsorships to Maintain Vibrant,
Healthy Communities.
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*New Journal*
Public - A Journal of Imagining America (to begin accepting proposals early 2013)
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UT’s Ready for the World Funding. Ongoing.
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