Academic Community Engagement Development Series

UPCOMING SESSIONS

1. TUESDAY, March 5th, 2024 | 9:30 - 10:20 a.m.

   A Life of Purpose and Service

   This virtual Academic Community Engagement seminar is for any community partner, practitioner, or scholar whose work involves community engagement and collaboration.  Participants will have the unique opportunity to hear from accomplished individuals about the transformative potential of service and collaboration. Attendees will gain practical strategies for fostering connections, amplifying impact, and discovering personal and collective purpose.
   

   Panelists

   • Gayle Conelly Manchin , Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian Regional Commission
     

   • Brett White , CEO, Tygart Valley United Way 

   Moderator

   • Kristi Wood Turner , WVU Assistant Dean, Director of Center for Community Engagement
     

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2. Thursday, March 21st, 2024 | 9:30 A.m. - 10:20 A.M.

   What do we mean by "Civic Engagement"?

   Civic engagement entails citizens actively taking part in community life to improve conditions or shape the community's future. Join our upcoming session as we delve into the shifting dynamics of civic involvement across various age groups and explore strategies to foster meaningful engagement on and off our campus. This thought-provoking exploration of civic participation will offer best practices and resources to enhance your understanding and implementation. Join us for an enriching discussion on cultivating active citizenship in our community.  
   

   Panelists

   • Shaniqua Williams, Assistant Professor - Department of Political Science, West Virginia University

   • Mason Arbogast , Civic Engagement Coordinator, West Virginia University

   • James Kotcon , Associate Professor - Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, West Virginia University

   Moderator

   • Cheyenne Luzynski , Associate Professor - Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, West Virginia University

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3. Thursday, april 11th, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM 

   Placed-Based Approaches for Thriving Communities

   A place-based approach is about understanding the issues, interconnections and relationships in a place and coordinating action and investment to improve the quality of life alongside that community.  Join this virtual session where community-engaged scholars are invited to explore the responsible integration of perspectives, principles, and people within the communities we serve. This session promises to be a valuable exchange of examples, resources, and best practices.
   

   Panelists

   • Jamilah Ducar , Executive Director, The Engaged Campus, University of Pittsburgh;  2024 Campus Compact Impact Award Recipient.  (Recent publication: Reframing Community Engagement in Higher Education . Published November 30, 2023 by Routledge)

   • Karen Haring , Founder and Executive Director, Libera

   Moderator

   • Whitney Glotfelty , Assistant Director for Campus and Community Partnerships, and CommUNITY Partner Program Coordinator, The Center for Community Engagement, West Virginia University

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