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Upcoming Events for 2008 These are now listed by date of conference- 2008 Conferences & Institutes (Posted 1-24-08) Institute INSTITUTE ON PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2008 Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service, a nonprofit internship and academic program for undergraduate students. The Institute is ideal for undergraduate student leaders who are engaged in service programs on and off their campuses. All majors and fields of study are welcome. This face-paced Institute offers a combination of professional experience, academic courses and leadership development activities. As part of the Institute experience, students will attend exclusive events and participate in hands-on activities including developing a mission statement, planning service projects and organizing fundraising activities. INSTITUTE ON PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until February 25, 2008 with scholarship priority given to those who apply early. For more information and an online application, please visit the website at www.dcinternships.org/ipvs. If you have questions about the program, please contact Ms. Patty Gentry, Program Coordinator, by phone at
INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE 2008 ALTERNATIVE BREAK CITIZENSHIP SCHOOLS Join the Break Away staff and alternative break leaders from colleges and universities across the country for a week that is sure to enrich your alternative break program and expand your student’s leadership potential. The ABCs combine the intensity of an authentic alternative break experience with innovative and rewarding networking opportunities. Whether you are interested in starting an alternative break program on your campus or are coming from a well established program, the ABCs are not to be missed.
(Posted 2-19-08) Institute THE INSIDE-OUT PRISON EXCHANGE PROGRAM
The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program was established to create a dynamic partnership between institutions of higher learning and correctional systems, in order to deepen the conversation about and transform our approaches to issues of crime and justice. Inside-Out brings college students together with incarcerated men and women to study as peers in a seminar behind prison walls. It is an opportunity for college students to go behind the walls to reconsider what they have come to know about crime and justice. At the same time, it is also an opportunity for those inside prison to place their life experiences in a larger framework.
The core of the Inside-Out Program is a 15-week academic course, meeting
once a week, through which 15-18 "outside" (i.e., undergraduate) students
and the same number of "inside" (i.e., incarcerated) students attend
class together inside prison. All participants read a variety of texts Inside-Out is a new way of seeing the world - a lens that brings into focus realities distorted by stereotypes and myths. Participants not only learn to look at particular issues from new perspectives; they learn to see themselves as actors, in relation to these issues - as potential agents of change. Inside-Out equips participants with both the knowledge and the understanding to address criminal justice and social justice issues through action. Inside-Out was piloted in 1997 with the support of the Philadelphia Prison System and Temple University. Since then, more than 5,000 "inside" and "outside" students have participated in the program through colleges and universities in many parts of the country. Supported by the Soros Foundation's Justice Initiative, the Phoebus
Criminal Justice Initiative, and the Brook J. Lenfest Foundation, we have
been working to take Inside-Out nationwide since 2003. Since then,
more than 133 college and university instructors from 33 states, hailing
from 90 institutions, have taken part in an Inside-Out training. This
academic year, there are dozens of Inside-Out courses starting up all
over the country, in many different disciplines, at very diverse * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * INTERESTED IN BECOMING TRAINED IN THE INSIDE-OUT TEACHING MODEL? The Institute is a comprehensive 7-day, 60-hour intensive training program that covers everything necessary to develop a course in the Inside-Out model: curriculum development, setting parameters, institutional relationships, group dynamics, interactive pedagogical approaches, and much more. It is an opportunity to learn this transformative educational method through observation, hands-on experience, dialogue, and engagement with a working group inside Graterford Prison, a large maximum-security facility an hour outside of Philadelphia. Training will be followed by consultation to assist in on-site program development. We have a growing national network of instructors who are taking this pedagogy forward in their own areas - in terms of both geography and discipline. It is very exciting to see this take shape, and we are anxious to continue expanding more widely. We have determined dates for our 2008 Summer Training Institutes, both of which will be held from Monday afternoon until Sunday afternoon. We utilize conference centers in the greater Philadelphia area. We will be conducting two trainings in 2008 during the following weeks: July 7 (Mon.) through July 13 (Sunday) If you could send us a quick e-mail reply (at insideout@temple.edu) to indicate whether or not you think you may be interested in one of these trainings, it will help with our planning. (Also, feel free to share this information with anyone you think may be interested.) We will then send you an application so that you can begin the process. Finally, there are two articles about Inside-Out that you can access online. They will give you a good sense of the program. You can find these articles at: www.citypaper.net/articles/2004-09-30/cover.shtml Lori Pompa, Director
(Posted 10-29-07) Conference Community-Campus Partnerships for Health's 11th Are you seeking to develop or strengthen service-learning courses or programs? Apply by April 10, 2008 Details below and at http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/servicelearning.html We encourage early applications as attendance is limited to 24 participants and past years' institutes have had waiting lists. If you need additional information, please email sliccph@u.washington.edu or call 206-543-8178. COMMUNITY-CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS FOR HEALTH
2008 Professional Development Institute! Monday, July 28 Friday, August 1, 2008 http://www.compact.org/initiatives/csd_institute/ Four and a half days of must-have knowledge for new community service and service-learning professionals! Designed specifically for professionals in their first five years in the field, this institute offers four and a half days of must-have knowledge, from some of the most respected practitioners in the field. This unique gathering offers participants the chance to learn and understand key information and principles in service, service-learning, and higher education; and allows them to discuss with experienced practitioners the critical questions and skills needed to be successful. You will: Assess your knowledge and skills in critical areas; Praise for previous institutes: "This has validated my intuitive understanding of the task at hand and
empowered me with more concrete understanding of the many facets involved." http://www.compact.org/initiatives/csd_institute/
2008 U.S. Institute of Peace he United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is now accepting applications for its 2008 Summer Institute for secondary school social studies teachers, to be held August 3—9, 2008, in Washington, DC. USIP is an independent and nonpartisan national institution established and funded by Congress. Its mission is to help prevent, manage, and resolve violent conflicts by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as through direct involvement in peacebuilding efforts. Organized by USIP’s Education and Training Center for Domestic Programs, this week-long event is designed to assist teachers in attaining a greater understanding of peace and conflict issues, as well as to enhance their teaching skills and strategies in school settings where global understanding is critical. Drawing upon practitioners, scholars, and educators, the Summer Institute will examine the sources of global conflict and different approaches to peacemaking and peacebuilding in the current global environment, which presents unique challenges and opportunities for teachers striving to ready young people to take their places in an increasingly complex world. The application process is competitive. USIP will cover the costs of lodging and contribute to travel and incidental expenses. Secondary school teachers from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds are urged to apply. The application may be found at http://www.usip.org/ed/summerinstitute/siapp.php <http://www.usip.org/ed/summerinstitute/siapp.php> . The deadline for applications is 5:00 P.M. EST (Eastern Standard Time), March 31, 2008.
(Posted 1-24-08) Conference The 8th Annual Imagining America Conference In partnership with the Center for Diversity and Democracy University of Southern California Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life is a national consortium of colleges and universities committed to public scholarship in the arts, humanities, and design.
Join the Conference on Thursday October 2, 2008-Friday, October 3, 2008 Sponsored by Utah Valley University will host an International Service-Learning Conference for campus teams and individuals involved in or interested in international service-learning. Participants will engage in a variety of workshops, panel discussions, poster presentations, plenary sessions, and other activities that will help campus teams and individuals learn about best practices in international service-learning. Additionally, participants will have an opportunity to develop a campus plan for international service-learning programs and academic courses. Details regarding registration, agenda, and RFP process can be found at www.uvsc.edu/volunteer. Please direct any questions to volunteer@uvsc.edu or call 801-863-8681.
Tulane University’s Center for Public Service and the International Association for Research on Service-learning and Community Engagement
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