UT-REACH October 3, 2014

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NEWS

UT Seminar: Engaging Extension: Expanding Partnerships in Pursuit of the Land Grant Mission in Wisconsin.

Greg Hutchins, Associate Vice Chancellor for the University of Wisconsin-Extension, currently leads Wisconsin's “Reimagining Extension” initiative, a planning process trying to anticipate Extension’s work in 10 to 20 years. He also serves on the Executive Committees of two national professional groups: the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, and the Council on Engagement and Outreach of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities. Please join us for coffee and networking at 8:30 a.m., with seminar beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Key Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 8:30-11:00 a.m., Plant Biotech Building Room 156-157

Register Here: http://doodle.com/c6yrts8shqivwfy6

Landscape Architecture Students, Faculty, Alumni Win State Awards for Community Improvement Projects

During the past three years, more than 100 UT students, eight UT faculty members, and community partners from five counties have worked together on eleven projects as part of this effort.

UT Extension Partnership Wins Grant to Reduce Chronic Diseases in West Tennessee

The Department for Human Health and Services has awarded a $987,000 grant to UT Extension for a combative health plan against obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. "In order to account for, and respect, the culture and context of communities," said project director Heather Wallace, assistant professor in the department of family and consumer science, we will be working with each coalition as they drive their own initiatives to improve local health." Strategic partners in the initiative include Tennessee State University Extension and a series of community coalitions, local school districts, and county health departments.

SPOTLIGHT: 2014 Outreach Grant Winners Erin Darby and Gilya Schmidt

Working with the Knoxville Jewish Alliance and Heska Amuna Synagogue of Knoxville, UT colleagues created an educational seminar series that crossed multi-cultural and multi-generational platforms. The seminars promoted cultural, social, intellectual and general welfare topics concerning the local Jewish community.

Key Dates: 2014-15 proposals are due Oct. 10, 2014.

See Announcement: http://service.utk.edu/funding/

SPOTLIGHT: 2014 Outreach Grant Winner Susan Groenke

Groenke established a partnership plan between UT's Freshmen English teachers and English teachers from Knox County Schools. The collaboration builds a bridge between expectations at the university level and common core English curriculum at public schools.

Key Dates: 2014-15 proposals are due Oct. 10, 2014.

See Announcement: http://service.utk.edu/funding/

In the News: Architecture Students help design Nashville's future

Led by UT urban design professor Thomas (TK) Davis, students from UTK's College of Architecture and Design are working with civic, community and professional groups in Nashville to design what their future city will look like. Their long-term vision includes modeling for structures along the waterfront, micro-housing residencies and a new visitor center for Centennial Park.

Social Impact Fair This Wednesday

Interested in making an impact? UT's Social Impact Fair is a chance to meet representatives from nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and campus groups to discuss volunteer, internship, and graduate school and career opportunities in social service fields.

Key Date: Oct. 8, 2-5 p.m., UC Ballroom.

http://career.utk.edu/employers/job-fairs/which-job-fair-should-i-attend/

PAPERS, PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS

Call for Papers: International Undergraduate Journal for Service Learning, Leadership and Social Change

This is an opportunity for undergraduate students to learn about the process of collegiate journal publication and as well as brand themselves with their unique ideas and experiences with catalyzing change within the community.

http://www.augustana.edu/academics/core/advising/service-learning-journal

Call for Submission: Globally Engaged Scholarship and Creative Practice

Public is a peer-reviewed, multimedia e-journal focused on humanities, arts and design in public life. Public accepts projects, pedagogies, resources, and ideas that reflect rich engagements among diverse participants, organizations, disciplines, and sectors. They encourage community-engaged learning, research and practice through vivid description and analysis, documentation, evaluation, inquiry and critique.

Key Dates: Submit ideas by Dec. 15, 2014. Submissions accepted Jan.15 through Feb. 1, 2014.

http://public.imaginingamerica.org/about/call-for-submissions/

FUNDING

Call for 2014-15 Proposals: UTK Community Engagement Funding

As part of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's commitment to community collaboration and community-engaged scholarship, the Chancellor provides special project funding for proposals that specifically enhance the public engagement mission of the university. Proposals may be for community-engaged projects or partnerships that promote the principles of engagement as applied to research, teaching, or outreach. This program is primarily directed at faculty-led initiatives, though involvement of students is encouraged.
Application Deadline: Oct.10, 2014 at 5 p.m.
Full Announcement: http://service.utk.edu/funding/

Office of Research & Engagement Funding Workshops

Click the links below to register for upcoming workshops.

October 7: Finding Funding: http://research.utk.edu/proposal-support/faculty-development-team/finding-funding-101/

November 4: Finding Funding: http://research.utk.edu/proposal-support/faculty-development-team/finding-funding-114/

NERCHE: Research on Critical Issues in Advancing Community Engaged Scholarship

The 2014-15 Ernest A. Lynton Request for Proposals seeks to foster sustained and systematic investigations that will support deeper understandings of and clearer actions around critical issues in advancing community engaged scholarship. Priority is given to research that identifies current critical challenges to advancing community engaged scholarship. The three critical research areas are: Structures of inclusion, leadership and student outcomes. Grants for up to $5,000 per project.

Deadline: Nov. 20, 2014

http://www.engageddemocracy.org/2014-2015-ernest-a-lynton-request-for-research-proposals.html

Kresge and Surdna Foundations: Proposals from Community Development Financial Institutions

The foundation is inviting proposals from community development financial institutions working in disinvested communities. Projects must integrate arts, culture and creativity in comprehensive community revitalization and advancing CDFIs' knowledge about the ways arts and culture enhance redevelopment projects.

Deadline: Oct. 17, 2014

http://kresge.org/news/kresge-and-surdna-foundations-invite-proposals-community-development-financial-institutions

Whole Kids Foundation: School Garden Grant Program

This wholesome gardening programs awards grants to organizations working in partnership with k-12 schools to fund new and existing edible gardens at the schools.

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2014

https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/schools/programs/school-garden-grant-program

NEW RESOURCES & READING

Broader Impacts Toolbox: Pro2Serve Math Contest display & recruiting opportunity

The 15th Annual UT/Pro2Serve Math Contest for Tennessee High School Students is a day-long event to be held Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014. Approximately 700 academically distinguished high school students, along with a number of parents, teachers, and chaperons, will be on campus. There is some room for table displays and recruiting efforts in the UC Ballroom and the adjacent rooms during the 11a.m.-1p.m. lunch hour.

To reserve a table at no cost, please contact April Conner [log in to unmask]

Reservation Deadline: Oct. 15, 2014.

Event Date: Nov. 6, 2014.

Biannual Report to Congress: Focus on Broader Participation in STEM

The Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE) has released its latest report to Congress, recommending that "NSF should implement a bold new initiative, focused on broadening participation of underrepresented groups in STEM that emphasizes institutional transformation and system change...." The report explicitly calls, in effect, for an anchor institutions approach, involving higher education-school-community partnerships as a means for broadening participation for all groups across all levels of schooling.

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

October 2014:

· Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics & Engineering Mentoring. Deadline: October 3, 2014.

· Connect 4 Mental Health accepting submissions for Community Innovation Awards. Deadline Oct. 3, 2014.

· Webinar: Responsible Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship . Oct.8, 2014, 4-5p.m.

· UTK Outreach Incentive Grants for Community Engagement. Application Deadline: Oct.10, 2014, 5 p.m.

· Ben and Jerry Foundation: Organizing for Social Change Program. Deadline Oct. 15, 2014.

· Call for student proposals: Citizenship, Service, Networking and Partnerships (CSNAP) Conference.

· Deadlines: Proposal deadline is Oct.3; registration deadline is Oct. 13, 2014.

· Multi-Arts Production Fund: Performance Work Embodying Spirit of Exploration. Key Dates: Online application LOI opens September 8, 2014. LOI Deadline: October 3, 2014. (Full proposal by subsequent invitation only)

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

· Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities 2014 Conference. Conference: October 5-7th, 2014; Syracuse University.

· National Science Foundation/ National Endowment for the Humanities: Documenting Endangered Languages. Full Proposal Deadline(s): October 6, 2014; September 15, 2015; September 15, Annually, Thereafter.

· Call for Chapters: Supporting and Enhancing Learning on Campus: Effective Pedagogy In and Outside the Classroom. Please direct questions to Professor Jason Laker at [log in to unmask] Please indicate "Pedagogy Text" in the subject line. Initial inquiry deadline: October 6, 2014.

· Office of Research & Engagement Workshop: Finding Funding (click here to register): October 7, 2014

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

· Webinar: Responsible Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship. Oct.8, 2014, 4-5 p.m. EST

Social Impact Fair This Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 2-5 p.m. in UC Ballroom.

· UTK Outreach Incentive Grants for Community Engagement. Application Deadline: Oct.10, 2014, 5 p.m.

· Call for 2014-15 Proposals: UTK Community Engagement Funding. Deadline: Oct.10, 2014

· Calls for Proposals: "Seeking Solutions to Complex Challenges Through Inquiry and Engagement." Proposal Deadline: October 13, 2014.

· Call for Proposals: 18th Annual Continuums of Service Conference (COS).Proposal deadline: Oct. 13, 2014.

· Advancing Science, Serving Society (AAAS): 2014 Awards for Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science. Deadline: October 15, 2014.

· Fitch Charitable Foundation Offers Project Grants to Mid-Career Professionals in Preservation and Related Fields. Deadline: October 15th, 2014.

· Ben & Jerry’s Foundation: National Grassroots Grant Program. Next Deadline for Pre-Applications: Oct. 15, 2014.

· NEA Foundation: Professional Development and Collegial Study Grants. Deadlines for applications are due February 1, June 1, and October 15.

· Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation: Toolbox for Education Grants. Key Dates: Fall application cycle will run August 1 – October 15, 2014. Applicants notified within approximately 90 days of deadline.

· From Civil Rights to Critical Engagement. Conference: October 15-17th, 2014; Downtown Omni Hotel, Jacksonville, Florida.

· Evolution of a New Paradigm: Emerging Tech Transfer Partnership Models (Free Webinar). Thursday, October 16, 2 – 3pm Eastern.

· Save the date: Conference on Community Writing, October 16-17, 2015 (Call for Proposals OPENS August, 2014).

· Department of Commerce: Economic Development Assistance Programs. Next Deadline: October 17, 2014.

· Call for Proposals: Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning & Civic Engagement through Higher Education Conference Deadline for submission is October 17, 2014.

· Kresge and Surdna Foundations: Proposals from Community Development Financial Institutions. Deadline: Oct. 17, 2014.

· National Endowment for the Arts: Value and Impact of the Arts. Deadline: October 21, 2014.

· Soros Justice Fellowships in Advocacy and Media. Deadline: October 22, 2014.

· Call for Proposals: Citizen Science Association's Inaugural Conference. Proposals due: October 23, 2014.

· Call for Proposals: 2014 Midwest ECO Conference, "Empowered Communities: From Theory to Practice." Key Dates: Proposal Deadline: August 31, 2014 ; Conference October 24-25, 2014.

· Office Depot Foundation Grants. Key Dates: Monthly through October 31, 2014 (disaster relief & recovery proposals considered year-round).

· Extended Deadline to Oct. 31: The Journal for Civic Commitment (JCC). Contact Dr. Gary Daynes, Editor, gdaynes @ barton.edu

· Whole Kids Foundation: School Garden Grant Program. Deadline: Oct. 31, 2014.

· UT Seminar: Engaging Extension: Expanding Partnerships in Pursuit of the Land Grant Mission in Wisconsin. Key Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 8:30-11:00 a.m., Plant Biotech Building Room 156-157. Click to Register.

November 2014:

· Best Buy Foundation offering grants up to $200,000 for National Youth Technology Program. Deadline is Nov. 1, 2014.

· Asian Cultural Council. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2014.

· American Honda Foundation: $20K-$75K Grants for Youth and Scientific Education. Upcoming Deadlines: August 1, 2014 & November 1, 2014 (weekend deadlines extend to subsequent Mondays).

· American Association for the Advancement of Science: Science & Technology Policy Fellowships. Deadline: November 1, 2014.

· Office of Research & Engagement Workshop: Finding Funding (click here to register): November 4, 2014

· Tribeca Film Institute: film projects involving underrepresented communities. Deadline Nov. 5, 2014.

· Read.Write.Act Virtual Conference. Conference: November 7-8, 2014.

· Society for American Music - Adrienne Fried Block Fellowship. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2014.

· Arts Fund for East Tennessee. LOI due: Nov.3, 2014

· UT’s OUTstanding Conference. Conference: Saturday, November 8th, 2014; University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

· The Surdna Foundation: Artists engaging in social change. Proposal acceptance dates: Sept.15-Nov. 12, 2014.

· NSF: National Robotics Initiative. Deadline: November 13, 2014.

· NSF: Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL). Next Proposal Deadline: November 14, 2014.

· Call for Submissions – Spring 2015 issue of Currents in Teaching and Learning. Deadline: November 15, 2014 (for Spring Issue).

· American Association of University Women: Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award. Deadline: November 15, 2014.

· Policies That Support Practice: What Government Does to Enable Innovation Ecosystems (Free Webinar). Thursday, November 20, 2 – 3pm Eastern.

· NERCHE: Research on Critical Issues in Advancing Community Engaged Scholarship. RFP Deadline: Nov. 20, 2014.

· A Blade of Grass (ABOG): Fellowships for Socially Engaged Art. Letters of interest due November 24, 2014.

December 2014:

· Conference on Community Writing: “Building Engaged Infrastructure.” Submission Deadline: December 5, 2014.

· HCA Foundation Accepting Applications From Middle Tennessee Organizations. Next Deadlines: September 12, 2014 & December 12, 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).

· Vol. 3 No. 2 Globally Engaged Scholarship and Creative Practice. Submission deadline Dec. 15, 2014.

· Call for Proposals: Innovations in Collaborative Modeling. Deadline: Dec. 19, 2014

· American Psychological Foundation Offers Pearson Early Career Grant for Psychologists. Deadline: December 31st, 2014.

January 2015:

· American Association of University Women (AAUW): Community Action Grants. Deadline: January 15, 2015.

· Hold the Date: Inclusive Language, Practice and Facilitation of Difficult Dialogue. Jan. 22, 2015 (Sponsor: Tenn-TLC. details TBA).

February 2015:

· PeyBack Foundation: Programs Serving At-Risk Children. Deadline: February 1, 2015.

· Community Action Research Initiative (CARI) Grant. Deadline: Feb. 1, 2014

March 2015:

· NSF: Partnerships for Innovation: Accelerating Innovation Research- Technology Translation (PFI: AIR-TT). Deadlines: Letter of Intent Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): Sep. 2, 2014; Mar. 13, 2015. Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): Oct. 2, 2014; Apr. 14, 2014.

May 2015:

· Save the Date: 2015 National Health Outreach Conference. Key Dates: Conference: May 6-8, 2015, in Atlanta, GA.

Ongoing:

· Kinder Morgan Foundation: K-12 Academic, Arts, Environmental Programs. Deadline: Rolling.

· 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.

· NGCP Collaborative Mini-Grants. 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: Community Works Journal

· Public - A Journal of Imagining America (Public Arts & Humanities)

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

· Ready for the World Funding for Undergraduate Education. Proposals are due two months prior to project start date and two weeks prior to the monthly proposal review meeting. 2014-15 meetings: August 14 (i.e, submit by July 31 for projects starting after Sept 30); September 11 (submit by August 28); October 9 (submit by July 31); November 13 (submit by October 30); December 11 (submit by November 26); January 8 (submit by December 23); February 12 (submit by January 29); March 12 (submit by February 26); April 9 (submit by March 26); May 14 (submit by April 30).

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