UT-REACH April 3rd, 2014

 

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Cleveland, Tennessee:  UT’s Inaugural Partner for the Smart Communities Initiative!

 

"We think these projects will enhance student engagement, help with retention efforts and also advance UT's engagement with the community. For these reasons, SCI fits perfectly into our Top 25 efforts. There are multiple other benefits. Faculty who oversee SCI projects will get to work alongside UT's best students and leaders from the community on challenging projects that add to their own expertise and research. At the same time, our municipal partners will benefit from the work our students and faculty do, and also have the opportunity to network with talented young professionals who will soon be entering the workforce."

-       UT Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Susan Martin

 

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NEWS

1.      Cleveland, Tennessee Selected as Inaugural Smart Communities Initiative Municipal Partner

2.      UT Discussion Series: Service-Learning Across the Disciplines

3.      UT Plant Scientist on “Green” Disease and Pest Management: There’s an App for That!

4.      TODAY:  Empowering Women Through Sports

 

PAPERS, PROPOSALS, CONFERENCES & WEBINARS

5.      UT’s Smart Communities Initiative Seeking Faculty Partners for Cleveland, Tennessee Projects

6.      Knoxville’s Vestal Boys and Girls Club Seeks Service-Learning Partnerships

7.      Call for Submissions: Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research

 

FUNDING

8.      National Storytelling Network Seeks Applications for Brimstone Award

9.      American Academy of Nursing Invites Applications for IOM Nurse Scholar-in-Residence Award

 

NEW RESOURCES & READING

10.  Canadian Community-Engaged Scholarship Partnership Launches E-Newsletter

 

QUICK LINKS: ENGAGEMENT FUNDING, SUBMISSION CALLS, CONFERENCES, AND MORE

 

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NEWS

 

1.      Cleveland, Tennessee Selected as Inaugural Smart Communities Initiative Municipal Partner

Congratulations to Cleveland, TN, the 2014-15 Smart Communities Initiative (SCI) pilot year host! The SCI is a new interdisciplinary service-learning program operating out of the Provost’s Office. The program will partner with one city a year to engage faculty and students across campus in projects defined by that city as a part of the University’s academic courses. The SCI will involve twenty to thirty academic courses each year, in which students will work through a variety of inquiry-based approaches to examine problems, engage citizens and stakeholders, and field new ideas.  Please see call for faculty partners, below.

More: http://servicelearning.utk.edu/sci-2014-15/

 

2.      UT Discussion Series: Service-Learning Across the Disciplines
NEXT WEEK (April 9):  Ernie Cadotte, College of Business and John Nolt, Philosophy

UnCommon Teaching and Learning is an informal occasion for faculty to discuss their teaching research and practice with other interested faculty. This is the last discussion in this semester’s service-learning series.
Wed, April 9, 12:05 to 12:55 in the Hodges library, Room 258
More about UT Service Learning: http://servicelearning.utk.edu

 

3.      UT Plant Scientist on “Green” Disease and Pest Management: There’s an App for That!

Amy Fulcher, assistant professor in the Department of Plant Sciences, specializes in sustainable ornamental plant production and landscape management. She is the team leader of a regional group of scientists that developed a mobile phone app and associated iBook for helping commercial nursery producers with “green” disease and insect pest management. Launched in 2012, the app streamlines pest management decision-making, employee training and recordkeeping affiliated with state pesticide regulations. 

More: http://quest.utk.edu/2014/amy-fulcher/

 

4.      TODAY:  Empowering Women Through Sports
Join Olympic medalist and world champion figure-skater Michelle Kwan, along with Mayor Madeline Rogero, Chancellor Jimmy Cheek, Dean Bob Rider (CEHHS), and female athletes from around the world to learn about women’s empowerment through sports and diplomacy. The event will be presented by the UT Center for Sport, Peace, and Society.

When: Thursday, April 3^rd, 1:30-3:30 PM

Where: University Center Auditorium

More: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152112567093893&set=a.131364023892.109015.26675463892&type=1&relevant_count=1

 

 

PAPERS, PROPOSALS, CONFERENCES & WEBINARS

 

5.      UT’s Smart Communities Initiative Seeking Faculty Partners for Cleveland, Tennessee Projects

The Smart Communities Initiative (SCI) is currently identifying fall 2014, spring 2015, and summer 2015 course matches for various projects in partnership with Cleveland. Student work could take the form of applied research (e.g. an economic feasibility analysis), the development of a work product (e.g. a street-scale design plan), or the implementation of a defined strategy for improvement (e.g. physical stream restoration). Travel and course design expenses (up to $1000) will be covered by the SCI. Faculty interested in teaching a course in conjunction with the SCI next year can find the complete project list and additional information below.

Information: http://servicelearning.utk.edu/sci-2014-15/

 

6.      Knoxville’s Vestal Boys and Girls Club Seeks Service-Learning Partnerships

The Vestal Boys and Girls Club is seeking service-learning partnerships with faculty and co-curricular student volunteer assistance to provide academic mentoring for their youth.  Mentoring is an ongoing need for the Club, which serves 120 youth grades K-8th.  The club needs mentors to work one-on-one with mentees as well as in small groups for at least an hour a week between the weekday hours of 3:00 and 6:30pm. Mentors are asked to commit to service for at least one academic semester. In addition to academic assistance, other mentor-mentee opportunities include sports, technology, arts and crafts, gardening, and much more.

More Information: http://servicelearning.utk.edu/partnership-opportunities/

 

7.      Call for Submissions: Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research

The Journal is a refereed, multi-disciplinary, online publication open to undergraduate students across the globe. The editorial team encourages undergraduates to pursue their own intellectual projects and to join the academic conversation. All manuscripts undergo a review process.  Please see link below to review all web pages related to the Journal (Submission Guidelines, Categories for Submission, Review Process and Research Ethics) before submitting work or sending inquiries.

Submission Deadline: June 15, 2014.

Details: http://www.bk.psu.edu/Academics/journal.htm

 

FUNDING

 

8.      National Storytelling Network Seeks Applications for Brimstone Award

The National Storytelling Network is now accepting applications for the 2014 Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling. This award recognizes the ways in which storytelling can promote change in individuals and communities. Grants of $5,000 will be awarded to support model storytelling projects that are service-oriented, based in a community or organization, and are replicable. Areas of interest include health care, environmental education, community development, law, multicultural awareness, leadership, and more.

Deadline: April 30^th, 2014

More: http://storynet.org/grants/brimstone.html

 

9.      American Academy of Nursing Invites Applications for IOM Nurse Scholar-in-Residence Award

The American Academy of Nursing, in partnership with the American Nurses Foundation, the American Nurses Association, and the Institute of Medicine, is inviting applications for its Distinguished Institute of Medicine Nurse Scholar-in-Residence program, which provides a year-long residential leadership opportunity in health policy in Washington, D.C. The residency will immerse nurse leaders in health policy development at the national level and will allow for interactions with other health fellows and scholars. The selected scholar’s major project during the program must include a self-initiated study with policy consequences. The residency includes a $90,000 grant, $5,000 in related expenses, an office at the IOM with administrative support, and a two-month orientation in federal health policy.

Deadline: April 15^th, 2014

More: http://www.aannet.org/menu-iom

 

NEW RESOURCES & READING

 

10.  Canadian Community-Engaged Scholarship Partnership Launches E-Newsletter

Community-Campus Partnerships for Health and eight Canadian universities are collaborating to transform university policies and practices to recognize and reward community-engaged scholarship. The partnership has launched an e-newsletter to share timely news and resources.

More: http://cescholarship.ca/

 

QUICK LINKS: ENGAGEMENT FUNDING, SUBMISSION CALLS, CONFERENCES, AND MORE

 

April 2014:

·         Film Screening:  IF YOU BUILD IT. Date: April 4, 8 pm, The Square Room, 4 Market Square, Downtown Knoxville.

·         UT Discussion Series: Service-Learning Across the Disciplines. April 9^th: Ernie Cadotte, College of Business and John Nolt, Philosophy.

·         Call For Proposals: 2015 Scholarship of Teaching and Engagement Conference. Proposal Deadline: April 11, 2014.

·         Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants. Application deadline: April 11, 2014.

·         Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Seeks Projects of Laws That Improve Public Health. Deadline: April 15th, 2014.

·         American Academy of Nursing Invites Applications for IOM Nurse Scholar-in-Residence Award. Deadline: April 15th, 2014.

·         Broader Impacts: Sustainability, Return on Investment, and Community Impact. Date & Location: April 16-18, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia.

·         Fisher House Foundation: Newman’s Own Awards to Support Service Members and Their Families. Deadline: April 23rd, 2014.

·         Spencer Foundation Invites Proposals for Education Research Projects. Deadline (Grants $50,000 - $350,000): April 29th, 2014.

·         Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop. Registration Deadline: April 30th, 2014.

·         National Storytelling Network Seeks Applications for Brimstone Award. Deadline: April 30th, 2014.

 

May 2014:

·         Call for Submissions: Literacy and Social Responsibility. Deadline: May 1, 2014.

·         Call for Proposals: 2014 Eastern Region Campus Compact Conference. Proposal Deadline: May 1, 2014.

·         National Council of Teachers for Mathematics: Teacher Action Research Grant. Deadline: May 2nd, 2014.

·         William T. Grant Foundation Invites Applications for Youth Social Setting Research Projects. Deadline (Letters of Inquiry): May 6th, 2014.

·         Gates Foundation:  Round 13 of Grand Challenges Initiative. Deadline: May 6th, 2014.

·         Call for Proposals: Rural Design Proposals. Application Deadline: May 6th, 2014.

·         Grant Foundation Launches Initiative on Understanding Inequality. Deadline: May 6th, 2014.

·         Conference: Connecting Campuses with Communities. Conference: May 12-16, 2014, Indianapolis, IN.

·         Call for Submissions: International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement. Submission Deadline: May 15, 2014.

·         Organic Farming Research Foundation: 2014 Research Grants. Proposal Deadline: May 15th, 2014.

·         ESA Foundation Seeks Proposals for Youth-Oriented Technology and Computer Game Projects. Deadline: May 15th, 2014.

·         Call for Nominations: 2014 Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty. Application Deadline: Friday, May 16, 2014.

·         Pan American Health Organization: Awards for Excellence in Inter-American Public Health. Deadline: May 30th, 2014.

·         Captain Planet Foundation Accepting Applications for Ecotech Grants. Deadline: May 31st, 2014.

 

June 2014:

·         Call for Papers/Posters: American Indigenous Research Association. Deadline: June 1st, 2014.

·         Qualitative Health Research Special Issue Seeks Manuscripts Addressing Knowledge Translation. Deadline: June 1st, 2014.

·         Diving In: Institute for New Community-Service Learning Professionals. Date: June 2-4, 2014 at the University of Georgia (Athens, GA).

·         RGK Foundation Accepting Proposals for 2014 Grants Cycle. Deadline: Rolling (March 7th, June 13th, and September 19th).

·         NIH: Innovative Measurement Tools for Community Engaged Research Efforts (R01) (R21). Deadline (R01/R21): Oct 5/16, Feb 5/16, Jun 5/16

·         Trainer of Trainers Workshop: Educating Scientists in Research Ethics for the 21st Century. Date: June 8-11, 2014, Annapolis, MD.

·         2014 Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum. Conference June 9 & 10, 2014 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

·         Call for Submissions: Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research. Submission Deadline: June 15, 2014.

·         BTtoP: Engaged Learning, Civic Engagement & Development, and Psychosocial Well-Being of College Students. Deadline: Proposals are accepted on quarterly deadlines through 2014 (June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15).

 

July 2014:

·         Spencer Foundation: The New Civics Initiative. Deadline for Preliminary Proposals: July 1, 2014 by 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

·         2014 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Five Star/Urban Waters Restoration Program Invites Applications. Deadline (National): July 1st, 2014.

·         William T. Grant Foundation Accepting Nominations for 2014 Scholars Program. Deadline: July 9th, 2014.

·         “What Went Wrong?”: Reflecting and Learning from Community-Engaged Research. Conference: July 11th-12th, 2014.

·         Call for Submissions: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Special Issue. Deadline: July 31st, 2014.

 

August 2014:

·         Association of Performing Arts Presenters: Cultural Exchange Fund. Deadlines (Rolling, depending on travel dates): August 15, 2013; February 13, 2014; August 14, 2014.

 

September 2014:

·         BTtoP: Engaged Learning, Civic Engagement & Development, and Psychosocial Well-Being of College Students. Deadline: Proposals are accepted on quarterly deadlines through 2014 (June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15).

·         Online Computer Library Center: Innovative Information Science Research Projects. Deadline: September 15th, 2014.

·         RGK Foundation Accepting Proposals for 2014 Grants Cycle. Deadline: Rolling (March 7th, June 13th, and September 19th).

·         2014 International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement Conference. Date: September 29th- October 1st, 2014. Tulane University, New Orleans, LA.

 

October 2014:

·         Emerging Engagement Scholars Preconference Workshop. Date: October 5-6th, 2014.

·         Save the Date! 15th Annual Engagement Scholarship Consortium Conference Oct 5-9, 2014.

 

December 2014:

·         BTtoP: Engaged Learning, Civic Engagement & Development, and Psychosocial Well-Being of College Students. Deadline: Proposals are accepted on quarterly deadlines through 2014 (June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15).

 

Ongoing:

·         UT’s Smart Communities Initiative Seeking Faculty Partners for Cleveland, Tennessee Projects. Ongoing.

·         Knoxville’s Vestal Boys and Girls Club Seeks Service-Learning Partnerships. Ongoing.

·         New Funding for UT Staff:  UT Access and Diversity Staff Retention Fund. Ongoing.

·         Call For Book Proposals: Humanities and Public Life. Deadline: Ongoing.

·         Fundraising & Grant Writing Workshops are here! Spring Semester 2014. Ongoing.

·         NGCP Collaborative Mini-Grants. Ongoing.

·         Arthur Vining Davis Foundation Seeks Proposals to Strengthen Secondary Education. Deadline: Ongoing.

·         Call for papers: International Undergraduate Journal for Service-Learning, Leadership, and Social Change. Ongoing

·         Call for papers: eJournal of Public Affairs on Public Scholarship. Ongoing

·         Call for papers: Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. Ongoing and special issues.

·         Call for papers: International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering

·         Call for submissions: Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice

·         Bank of America (Funding): Arts and Sports Sponsorships to Maintain Vibrant, Healthy Communities.

·         *New Journal* Public - A Journal of Imagining America (to begin accepting proposals early 2013)

·         Sunlight Foundation: Open-Source Technology Projects That Foster Greater Government Transparency. Deadline: Rolling.

·         Call for Book Reviews:  Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship. Ongoing.

·         Impact Big Ideas: Crowdfunding for University of Tennessee Projects. Ongoing.

·         Ready for the World Funding Available. Ongoing.

·         Community Service Grants. Ongoing through June 30^th, 2014.