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UT-REACH for November 15, 2012
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Engagement – in place, in students, in society as a whole – will define the future of the public research university.
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A-P-L-U’s Council on Engagement and Outreach (2012)
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OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT NEWS:
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UT Extension Seeks Youth Energy and Environmental Specialist
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Time to Submit Items for Ready for the World Spring Passport
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2012 C. Peter Magrath University/Community Engagement Award Announced
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NSSE Annual Results 2012 Released Today
PRESENTATION & PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES:
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Call for Papers: Community Engagement in Crisis Informatics Research
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Workshop Proposals: 2013 IMPACT National Conference
FUNDING:
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Public Health Services and Systems Research
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AAC&U Bringing Theory to Practice Project Funding Opportunities
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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation: Undergraduate Conservation Research Program
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William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
NEW READINGS & RESOURCES:
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(Video) The Difference between Communication, Consultation, and Collaboration
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When do Participatory Development Projects Work?
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New White Paper: Online Platforms for Public Engagement
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Idea File: Graduate Certificate of Engagement & Partnerships
QUICK LINKS: ENGAGEMENT FUNDING, SUBMISSION CALLS, CONFERENCES, AND MORE
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OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT NEWS:
1.
UT Extension Seeks Youth Energy and Environmental Specialist
New position: search committee seeks individual to plan, implement and evaluate a statewide educational program focused on energy and environment for Tennessee youth, and is actively recruiting
applicants with degrees in a STEM field and experience in youth education. Screening of applications begins December 1, 2012 and will continue until position is filled.
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Time to Submit Items for Ready for the World Spring Passport
It's time to begin submitting your events, activities, speakers, and programs to be included in the Ready for the World Passport for the spring semester. Faculty, staff, and students are urged
to use an electronic form to quickly and easily provide information about events related to UT’s international and intercultural initiative.
3.
2012 C. Peter Magrath University/Community Engagement Award Announced
East Carolina University’s
Intergenerational Community Center is the 2012 recipient of the C. Peter Magrath University/Community Engagement Award for creating a dynamic community center that meets the urgent needs of the underserved community of West Greenville, NC. The other
three 2012 finalists included Colorado State University; Miami University, and a North Carolina State University/North Carolina A&T University Collaboration. UT’s Knoxville’s Homeless Management Information System (KnoxHMIS) was honored with an Exemplary
Program Award in the 2012 competition.
4.
NSSE Annual Results 2012 Released Today
The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) has released its annual report, entitled
Promoting Student Learning and Institutional Improvement: Lessons from NSSE at 13.
Report findings include how financial challenges affect college students, and the mixed role of social media in student learning.
PRESENTATION & PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES:
5.
Call for Papers: Community Engagement in Crisis Informatics Research
(ISCRAM2013- Baden-Baden, Germany) Community Engagement is often an afterthought in crisis planning, recovery
efforts, and research. Overlooking community has repeatedly been identified as a failure point in major disasters. Creating effective, enduring research partnerships that bring together information scientists, community engaged researchers, and a wide range
of community stakeholders (including, but not limited to, first responders) can improve scientific understanding of disasters and strengthen community response capacity. Conference May 12-15, 2013.
Deadline: December 1, 2012
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Workshop Proposals: 2013 IMPACT National Conference
The IMPACT Conference brings together college students, nonprofit professionals, campus administrators, and a team of service members to share experiences, stories, and resources in their
work for social change. Workshop proposals are sought in the following areas: * Building and Enhancing Community Service Programs * Administrators * Alternative Break Programs. * AmeriCorps/National Service/Year of Service programs * Issues and Advocacy *
Leadership and Professional Skills/Career Development * Life after College/Recent Graduate * Service-Learning and * Spirituality/Faith and Service.
Deadline: December 10, 2012
FUNDING:
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Public Health Services and Systems Research
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) seeks to expand the evidence base for effective public health policy and practice through investment in Public Health Services and Systems Research
(PHSSR). PHSSR, a multi-disciplinary field of study, provides a framework for examining the organization, financing, delivery and quality of public health services within communities and the impact of those services on the health of the public. This solicitation,
guided by the national research agenda for PHSSR, aims to further advance the field with the ultimate goal of improving the performance and efficiency of public health agencies and their system partners and the health of the people they serve. Short-term studies
awards of up to $200,000 each; Complex and comprehensive studies – awards of up to $450,000.
Deadline: December 18, 2012
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AAC&U Bringing Theory to Practice Project Funding Opportunities
The Bringing Theory to Practice Project invites proposals for projects that will promote engaged learning,
civic development and engagement, and psychosocial well-being of college and university students. We are especially interested in efforts that will enable students to have transformational educational experiences, and proposals for how institutions can transform
and sustain their priorities and practices. Proposals for Seminar Grants (up to $1,000) and Program Development Grants (up to $10,000).
Deadline: Friday, December 14, 2012.
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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation: Undergraduate Conservation Research Program
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation seeks short (three pages or less) Letters of Interest (LOIs) from non-profit organizations
(including academic institutions) interested in developing a new nationwide program to engage undergraduate students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups in rigorous research experiences in conservation biology (and other disciplines relevant to
land, water, and wildlife conservation). The purpose of the program is to influence student choices regarding college majors, graduate education and early career opportunities. The Foundation anticipates awarding one grant providing up to $500,000 a year for
three years to support a single nationwide program that will draw students from multiple academic institutions in the U.S.
Deadline: December 13, 2012
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William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which
is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI in the Washington, DC office of the Aspen Institute. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse
group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector.
Deadline: December 14, 2012 (for Spring 2012); March 29, 2013 (for Summer 2013); July 15, 2013 (for Fall
2013)
NEW READINGS & RESOURCES:
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(Video) The Difference between Communication, Consultation, and Collaboration
(Telfer School of Management – Guest Lecture May 31, 2011)
“Saying that you are collaborating does not mean that you are…” a quick (2.5 minutes!) differential definition presented by Chris Corrigan.
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When do Participatory Development Projects Work?
(The World Bank) Involving local communities in decisions that affect their lives is central to making development
more effective, and it has the potential to transform the role that poor people play in development by giving them voice and agency. But inducing civic engagement in development is not easy, says a new World Bank report, which covers community development
and decentralization projects supported by the Bank and other donors.
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New Report Released: "Engaged Learning Communities: Aligning Civic Engagement and Economic Development in Community-Campus Partnerships"
(Inside Higher Ed) Merging campus civic engagement and economic development can create "engaged learning
economies," which are a boon to both colleges and local communities, according to a new report from Campus Compact. The report describes 25 examples where this has worked, including efforts by Widener University to work with local groups to help improve the
economy of low-income Chester, Pa., which is home to the university.
14.
New White Paper: Online Platforms for Public Engagement
This white paper was developed to orient readers who are interested in local public participation to some of the existing online platforms and services that are available at the time of publication,
with a review of each approach’s strength and most appropriate applications.
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Idea File: Graduate Certificate of Engagement & Partnerships
Engagement Australia (EA) is partnering with Volunteering Queensland (VQ) – a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for the development of a Graduate
Certificate of Engagement & Partnerships (GCE&P). EA is responsible for developing, teaching and assessing the course, and VQ will be responsible for all aspects of course administration, such as student enrolments and compliance. The Certificate has itself
been developed used engagement principles, using online surveys, conferences, and other collaborative processes.
QUICK LINKS: ENGAGEMENT FUNDING, SUBMISSION CALLS, CONFERENCES, AND MORE:
November 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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Call for Papers: Community Engagement in Crisis Informatics Research. Deadline: December
1, 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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Workshop Proposals: 2013 IMPACT National Conference. Deadline: December 10, 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.
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Public Health Services and Systems Research. December 18, 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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