Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Community engagement (9)
- Community (8)
- Community-engaged research (8)
- Service-learning (6)
- CEnR (5)
-
- Impact (4)
- Partnership (4)
- Partnerships (3)
- Research (3)
- Seed grant (3)
- Collaboration (2)
- Community-engaged (2)
- Council for Community Engagement (2)
- Grant (2)
- Higher education (2)
- IRB (2)
- Measurement (2)
- Reflection (2)
- Student (2)
- Student reflection (2)
- University (2)
- University-community (2)
- University-community partnership (2)
- Adult services (1)
- Assessment (1)
- Civic engagement (1)
- Classroom (1)
- Community engaged teaching (1)
- Community partner (1)
- Community research (1)
Articles 1 - 22 of 22
Full-Text Articles in Education
The Status Of The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning In Dental Education, Sharon K. Lanning, Michelle Mcgregor, Geralyn Crain, Christopher J. Van Ness, Nancy T. Keselyak, John W. Killip
The Status Of The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning In Dental Education, Sharon K. Lanning, Michelle Mcgregor, Geralyn Crain, Christopher J. Van Ness, Nancy T. Keselyak, John W. Killip
Periodontics Publications
The purpose of this study was to determine the current status of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) within academic dentistry. A twenty-two-item survey was distributed to faculty members of American Dental Education Association (ADEA) member schools asking about their awareness of SoTL practices, perceived barriers to SoTL application, and ways to enhance SoTL activity. Four hundred thirty surveys with equal distribution of assistant, associate, and full professors were received (this may be considered a response rate of 5.4 percent out of roughly 8,000 ADEA faculty members). Almost 70 percent of the respondents indicated that they highly valued SoTL; …
Council For Community Engagement Grants Impact Report 2007-2012, Jennifer Jettner, Valerie Holton
Council For Community Engagement Grants Impact Report 2007-2012, Jennifer Jettner, Valerie Holton
Division of Community Engagement Resources
As Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) takes its place among the nation‟s top 50 public research universities, our guiding principles have been an abiding focus on student success at all levels, unparalleled innovation through research, and a university-wide commitment to human health, and engagement and empowerment in our communities. To that end, VCU has named community engagement as a key focus area in its strategic plan with the aim of developing collaborative university-community partnerships that yield creative and relevant solutions for community-identified needs. These mutually-beneficial partnerships not only support the public good, but they also support our mission to advance knowledge …
Measuring & Monitoring Impact Of Community Engagement At Virginia Commonwealth University: A Brief Review Of Existing And Planned Systematic Data Collection Mechanisms, Valerie Holton, Jennifer Jettner
Measuring & Monitoring Impact Of Community Engagement At Virginia Commonwealth University: A Brief Review Of Existing And Planned Systematic Data Collection Mechanisms, Valerie Holton, Jennifer Jettner
Division of Community Engagement Resources
As a major research university in an urban environment, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is an anchor institution for Greater Richmond, contributing to the economic vitality and health of the entire region. As VCU takes its place among the nation’s top 50 public research universities, determined by The Center for Measuring University Performance, our guiding principles have been an abiding focus on student success at all levels, unparalleled innovation through research, a university-wide commitment to human health, and engagement and empowerment in the communities we serve. VCU strengthened its position as a top-ranked urban, public research university and earned “Research University, …
An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Partnerships For Community-Engaged Teaching And Learning, Division Of Community Engagement
An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Partnerships For Community-Engaged Teaching And Learning, Division Of Community Engagement
Division of Community Engagement Resources
This series of 22 annotations of scholarly products published between 2006 through 2013 seeks to clearly define partnerships and collaboration. The document helps to illuminate the Division of Community Engagement’s mission to mobilize partnerships and advance the university’s strategic plan, Quest for Distinction. These annotations will provide a resource to community-engaged faculty at VCU and other higher education institutions.
Learning Through Serving: Why University-Community Collaboration Is An Educational Imperative, Erin Marie Burke Brown, Sierra Croker, Taryn Dollings, Kaitlyn Donahue, Rachel Dyer, Omequa Eaddie, Rebecca Kellerman
Learning Through Serving: Why University-Community Collaboration Is An Educational Imperative, Erin Marie Burke Brown, Sierra Croker, Taryn Dollings, Kaitlyn Donahue, Rachel Dyer, Omequa Eaddie, Rebecca Kellerman
Division of Community Engagement Resources
The objectives of this presentation were to: (1) understand how universities impact communities; (2) discuss importance of university-community collaboration; (3) review best practices for university-community collaboration; (4) explore ways to positively impact communities through university-community collaboration; and (5) learn ways to combine academic and professional goals through civic engagement.
Using Reflective Practice To Study The Impact Of Community Engagement, Mary Slade, Erin Burke-Brown
Using Reflective Practice To Study The Impact Of Community Engagement, Mary Slade, Erin Burke-Brown
Division of Community Engagement Resources
Research was conducted in order to determine the impact of the study of community engagement on students who participated in undergraduate community engagement coursework.
Growing Community-School Garden Partnerships, Amanda Hall, Lynn Pelco, Toby Vernon
Growing Community-School Garden Partnerships, Amanda Hall, Lynn Pelco, Toby Vernon
Division of Community Engagement Resources
No abstract provided.
The Emotions Of Teaching Through Service-Learning, Carrie Lecrom, Jill Lassiter, Lynn Pelco
The Emotions Of Teaching Through Service-Learning, Carrie Lecrom, Jill Lassiter, Lynn Pelco
Division of Community Engagement Resources
No abstract provided.
Circle Center Adult Day Services, Lindsey Naylor
Circle Center Adult Day Services, Lindsey Naylor
Division of Community Engagement Resources
This presentation produced by Lindsay Naylor, student at Virginia Commonwealth University, reflects on her experience in a service-learning course.
My Service Learning Experience, Destiny Brazeal
My Service Learning Experience, Destiny Brazeal
Division of Community Engagement Resources
This presentation produced by Destiny Brazeal, student at Virginia Commonwealth University, reflects on her experience in a service-learning course.
An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Partnerships For Community-Engaged Teaching And Learning, Division Of Community Engagement
An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Partnerships For Community-Engaged Teaching And Learning, Division Of Community Engagement
Division of Community Engagement Resources
This series of 22 annotations of scholarly products published between 2006 through 2013 seeks to clearly define partnerships and collaboration. The document helps to illuminate the Division of Community Engagement’s mission to mobilize partnerships and advance the university’s strategic plan, Quest for Distinction. These annotations will provide a resource to community-engaged faculty at VCU and other higher education institutions.
Evaluating And Refining A University's Seed Grant Program For Community Engagement, Jennifer Jettner, Valerie Holton
Evaluating And Refining A University's Seed Grant Program For Community Engagement, Jennifer Jettner, Valerie Holton
Division of Community Engagement Resources
No abstract provided.
An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Measuring The Impact Of Community-University Partnerships, Kate Agnelli
An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Measuring The Impact Of Community-University Partnerships, Kate Agnelli
Division of Community Engagement Resources
This series of annotations of scholarly products published between 2004 and 2013 seeks to provide readers with resources and scholarship regarding impact assessments for community-university partnerships. Articles reviewed include those that discuss the evaluation of individual partnerships, as well as those providing more general information and guidance. The document helps to illuminate work that is consistent with the Division of Community Engagement’s mission to mobilize effective partnerships and advance the university’s strategic plan, Quest for Distinction. These annotations will provide a resource to community-engaged faculty at VCU and other higher education institutions.
Nonprofit Sector Needs Assessment Survey: A Report Of Findings For The Richmond Metro Area, Jennifer Jettner, Holly Brown
Nonprofit Sector Needs Assessment Survey: A Report Of Findings For The Richmond Metro Area, Jennifer Jettner, Holly Brown
Division of Community Engagement Resources
This nonprofit needs assessment was initiated by a student from the Wilder School and was further developed in collaboration with Nonprofit Learning Point www.nonprofitlearningpoint.com and Division of Community Engagement www.community.vcu.edu. The purpose of this study was to broadly understand these issues from a nonprofit perspective as well as inform how universities can better meet current needs while proactively anticipating future needs of the nonprofit sector within the Richmond region.
Conversational Community Spanish: Case Studies In Cross-Sector Collaboration, Eleanor Sharp, Laura Pilati, Anita Nadal
Conversational Community Spanish: Case Studies In Cross-Sector Collaboration, Eleanor Sharp, Laura Pilati, Anita Nadal
Division of Community Engagement Resources
No abstract provided.
Utilizing Service-Learning Teaching Assistants In The Classroom, Erin Burke Brown, Kristy Byrd, James Fueglein
Utilizing Service-Learning Teaching Assistants In The Classroom, Erin Burke Brown, Kristy Byrd, James Fueglein
Division of Community Engagement Resources
No abstract provided.
Guidance On Compensation Of Community Partners In Research At Virginia Commonwealth University, Cynthia George, Valerie Holton, Amber Haley
Guidance On Compensation Of Community Partners In Research At Virginia Commonwealth University, Cynthia George, Valerie Holton, Amber Haley
Community-Engaged Research Resources
This document provides guidance on the compensation of community partners engaged in research with VCU faculty, staff and students. Because community partners can play many roles throughout a community-engaged research project, compensation and expense reimbursement may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions: Community-Engaged Research (Cenr) And Vcu's Institutional Review Board (Irb), Cynthia George
Frequently Asked Questions: Community-Engaged Research (Cenr) And Vcu's Institutional Review Board (Irb), Cynthia George
Community-Engaged Research Resources
No abstract provided.
Irb-Approved Community-Engaged Research: Overview Of A New Data System And Analysis Of Retrospective Data, Valerie Holton
Irb-Approved Community-Engaged Research: Overview Of A New Data System And Analysis Of Retrospective Data, Valerie Holton
Community-Engaged Research Resources
Presentation from the annual meeting of the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement from September 29 - October 1, 2014.
Excellence In Community-Engaged Research At Virginia Commonwealth University: A Compendium Of Case Studies Developed Through A Faculty Learning Community, Division Of Community Engagement, Center For Clinical And Translational Research
Excellence In Community-Engaged Research At Virginia Commonwealth University: A Compendium Of Case Studies Developed Through A Faculty Learning Community, Division Of Community Engagement, Center For Clinical And Translational Research
Community-Engaged Research Resources
Since 2005, the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) at VCU has offered faculty learning communities (FLC) on a variety of teaching and learning issues. For 2013-2014, VCU's Division of Community Engagement, Center for Clinical and Translational Research, and Center for Teaching Excellence collaborated to offer the first FLC focused on community-engaged research (CEnR). This FLC included 9 faculty members who are or who had been engaged in complex research projects that intentionally connect the campus and community. The members represented a wide range of disciplines, including education, social work, arts, public health, cancer prevention and control, psychology, family medicine, nutritional …
Evaluating And Refining A University's Seed Grant Program For Community Engagement, Jennifer Jettner, Valerie Holton
Evaluating And Refining A University's Seed Grant Program For Community Engagement, Jennifer Jettner, Valerie Holton
Community-Engaged Research Resources
Poster from the annual meeting of the Council on Social Work Education in Tampa, Florida held in October 2014
Advancing Excellence In Community-Engaged Research Through A Faculty Learning Community, Valerie Holton
Advancing Excellence In Community-Engaged Research Through A Faculty Learning Community, Valerie Holton
Community-Engaged Research Resources
Presented at the annual meeting of the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement held September 29 - October 1, 2014