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2022-2023 ACE Series Recordings


  1. NOVEMBER 14, 2023 | 9:30 - 10:20 a.m.

    Community Engagement & Economic Development

    Join our panelists as they share their perspectives on how universities catalyze societal change, partnering with a diverse array of stakeholders to imagine and realize a shared vision for thriving communities and regional prosperity. These campus-community collaborations shape healthier communities, empower citizens, and foster economic growth. Through this discussion, we will also explore how to effectively gauge and articulate the social and economic impacts of different organizations, initiatives, and technologies.

    Panelists

    Moderator

    • Paris Winfrey , Assistant Director - Ascend WV, Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Collaborative, West Virginia University

  2. Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.

    Introduction to University-Community Matchmaking

    The Center for Community Engagement connects community-identified needs and aspirations to the knowledge, skills, and expertise with Mountaineers. Matched partnerships can be part of a course, research project, co-curricular student initiative, specialized program, or general volunteering through iServe. By providing intentional support to students, faculty, and community partners, we connect people in meaningful and empowering ways to improve the lives and livelihoods of West Virginians.

    Speaker

    • Whitney Glotfelty, Assistant Director of Campus & Community Partnerships, West Virginia University

    Moderator

    • Melissa Calabrese, Academic Community Engagement Coordinator, Center for Community Engagement, West Virginia University 

  3. Thursday, OCTOBER 26, 2023 | 1:00 - 1:50 P.M.

    Community Engagement and the Socio-Ecological Model

    By embracing the socio-ecological model's contextual richness, we can embrace a diverse array of strategies aimed at promoting healthy development and nurturing well-being.
    We also invite you to utilize this ecological model as a tool for "big picture" thinking.
    Start by asking yourself:

    • Where do I see myself, my work, or my organization within this model?
    • What level of influence am I drawn to?
    • Where can I make the most meaningful impact?

    Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the vibrant dialogue.

    Panelists

    • Cari Michaels , Extension Educator, Family Development - Department of Family, Health & Wellbeing, University of Minnesota Extension

    • Tony Michael , Program Director - Family & Community Development, West Virginia University Extension

    • Christiaan Abildso , Associate Professor - Department of Social and Behavioral Health Sciences, School of Public Health, West Virginia University

    Moderator

    • Elizabeth Claydon , Assistant Professor - Social and Behavioral Sciences, WVU School of Public Health, West Virginia University

  4. Friday, April 14th, 2023 | X:00 - X:50 a.m.

    Building Outcomes Around Engagement Experiences

    This session will focus on campus-community partnerships invested in research, by giving priority to community perspectives, honoring mutually beneficial relationships, and upholding social justice values. This session aspires to showcase how higher education's active involvement in community engaged scholarship can be an impactful avenue for nurturing healthy communities. We will discuss community engaged research through discussions, resource sharing, best practices, and case studies.

    Panelists

    • Robynn Shannon, Director of Curriculum Development, West Virginia University.

    • Adeola Ogunade, Evaluation and Communication Specialist, WVU Extension.

    • Megan Kruger, Evaluation and Communication Specialist, WVU Extension.

    Moderator

    • Kristi Wood-Turner, Assistant Dean of Community Engagement and Director of the Center for Community Engagement, West Virginia University.

  5. Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 | 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.

    Community Engaged Research: Honoring Relationships & Social Justice Values

    This session will focus on campus-community partnerships invested in research, by giving priority to community perspectives, honoring mutually beneficial relationships, and upholding social justice values. This session aspires to showcase how higher education's active involvement in community engaged scholarship can be an impactful avenue for nurturing healthy communities. We will discuss community engaged research through discussions, resource sharing, best practices, and case studies.

    Panelists

    • Emily Eddins Rountree, PhD, Associate Director for Community-Engaged Learning, Center for Service Learning, University of Kansas.

    • Nigora Erkaeva, PhD​, Program Associate with SEMIs, Eastern Michigan University. Dr. Erkaeva's research focuses on ecojustice education, place-based education, ecofeminism, settler colonialism, postcolonial theory, social justice, indigenous wisdom, and the connection of local to global situation. She uses her research to build communities that are based on diversity of experiences, democratic decision-making for social and ecological sustainability and justice, and addressing structural injustices. Her research informs her work in education and at schools.

    • Ethan Lowenstein, PhD, (He/His), is a Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Eastern Michigan University (EMU). Ethan serves as the Director of the SEMIS Coalition. His responsibilities include forming and nurturing strategic partnerships, strengthening the webs of relationships within our transformative community, and working with staff to actualize their visions. He has over two decades of experience in school systems change and designing and facilitating teacher professional learning in civic and place-based education.

    Moderator

    • Denis Scott , PhD - Professor, Extension Specialist, Assistant Director for Academic Engagement,​ West Virginia University

  6. February 8, 2023

    Scholarly Outreach and Equitable Collaboration for Sustainable Impact

    This event is for all WVU scholars whose work involves community engagement and collaboration. At this ACE Session, you will build foundational knowledge for nurturing equitable campus-community collaboration through discussions, resource sharing, and case studies.

    Panelists

    • L. Chris Plein, PhD​: Professor of Public Administration, Eberly Family Professor for Outstanding Public Service, West Virginia University

    • Jared Anderson, JD: Land Use Attorney, Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic, College of Law, West Virginia University

    • Tony Michael, JD​: Program Director – Family & Community Development, Extension Professor​, West Virginia University

    Dr. Denis Scott, Associate Professor – Extension Specialist, Assistant Director for Academic Engagement,​ West Virginia University​, will welcome participants and serve as the moderator for this event. The ACE series is free and open to the public.

  7. January 17, 2023

    Engaged Scholarship and Promotion and Tenure

    This seminar will seek to provide examples of successful engaged scholarship used in promotion and tenure, the impact of this change on a land grant institution, and tips on documenting and framing their community engagement . As both a Land-Grant and R1 research institution, WVU is proud of the scholarship the faculty produce and the impact it has beyond the walls of the institution. Please join us for a broad discussion on how faculty can report contributions to the fundamental knowledge of their field and not only enhance their own portfolio but share this critical information with others.

    Guest Speakers

    • Diane Doberneck, PhD: Director for Faculty & Professional Development, Michigan State University

    • Emily Janke, PhD: Director of the Institute for Community & Economic Engagement, University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Relevant scholarship: https://communityengagement.uncg.edu/our-scholarship/

    Dr. Kristi D. Wood-Turner, Assistant Dean of Community Engagement, will welcome participants and serve as the moderator for this event.

  8. December 9, 2022

    Foundations of Community Engaged Scholarship: A Panel with Faculty from Multiple Institutions

    This session is designed to introduce new and varying perspectives of academic community engagement (ACE) through representation from other institutions. The panel will introduce you to community engaged scholars who have created ACE partnerships with impact and discuss elements of strong partnerships to effectively co-create academic community engagement. Hear examples of successful faculty/community partnerships, discuss considerations for initiating and sustaining partnerships, and explore resources to assist you in partnership development or enhancement. Panelists will also discuss how their ACE work has been impacted by COVI-19. Finally, this session will provide a preview for the spring series of workshops on academic community engagement.

    Panelists

    • Tami Moore, PhD: Associate Professor Educational Foundations, Leadership & Aviation, Oklahoma State University

    • Donte Pennington, PhD: Assistant Research Professor of Human Physiology and Program Leader of Family and Consumer Sciences, West Virginia State University

    • Sarah Worley, PhD: Associate Professor of Communication, Director of Community-Engaged Learning, Juniata College

    Dr. Jorge H. Atiles, Dean of Extension and Engagement and director of West Virginia University Extension, will welcome participants and offer an overview of academic community engagement.

    The moderator for this event is Dr. Erin McHenry-Sorber, Assistant Professor of the Higher Education Administration Program, West Virginia University.

  9. Rescheduled | 8:45 - 9:30 A.M. 

    Finding Purpose: Benefits of Service and Collaboration

    During this panel, moderated by Kristi Wood-Turner, participants will have the unique opportunity to hear from these accomplished individuals about the transformative potential of service and collaboration. From Gayle Manchin’s hands-on experience in education and regional development to David Campbell’s research-driven insights into nonprofit management, attendees will gain practical strategies for fostering connections, amplifying impact, and discovering personal and collective purpose.

    Panelists

    Moderator