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An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Partnerships For Community-Engaged Teaching And Learning, Division Of Community Engagement

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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

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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

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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

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No abstract provided.

The Emotions Of Teaching Through Service-Learning, Carrie Lecrom, Jill Lassiter, Lynn Pelco

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No abstract provided.

Circle Center Adult Day Services, Lindsey Naylor

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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

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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

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

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No abstract provided.

An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Measuring The Impact Of Community-University Partnerships, Kate Agnelli

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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

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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

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No abstract provided.

Utilizing Service-Learning Teaching Assistants In The Classroom, Erin Burke Brown, Kristy Byrd, James Fueglein

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No abstract provided.

Pilot Inventory Of Community Partnerships, Valerie Holton

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Partnerships with community organizations create increased opportunities for universities to promote community-engaged research, teaching, and service. Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) mission states that the university is committed to "sustainable, university-community partnerships that enhance the educational, economic, and cultural vitality of the communities VCU serves." In recognition of its efforts, VCU is among a small number of institutions to be designated as very high research activity and community-engaged by the Carnegie Foundation. It is also a recipient of a NIH-funded Center for Translational and Sciences Award, which promotes community-engaged research.

In pursuit of the university’s goal to become a national model …

2013 Service-Learning Faculty Survey Results Report, Office Of Service-Learning, Division Of Community Engagement, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Service-learning is an important teaching pedagogy that has been proven effective in enhancing student learning and promoting both academic and civic engagement. As civic engagement continues to gain prominence as an integral aspect of higher education, it is increasingly important that engagement metrics are consistently measured to demonstrate outcomes. This is especially true of service-learning as it strongly correlates with student learning, academic performance, and retention rates. Feedback and suggestions from service-learning faculty members are useful for gaining insights into how service-learning quality can be enhanced at the classroom level and understanding the resource needs of faculty members.

The purpose …

Community Engagement Living-Learning Programs: Build It Well And They Will Come, Lynn Pelco, Mary Slade

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Objectives for this presentation were: (1) overview the literature on benefits and models of living-learning programs; (2) describe the components of VCU's new community-engagement living-learning program, VCU ASPiRE; (3) introduce a theoretical model for building high-quality community-engagement living-learning programs; (4) facilitate discussion amongst participants to exchange ideas and to begin strategic problem-solving that will create high-quality community engagement, living-learning programs; and (5) provide living-learning program online resources.

Impact Of Community Engagement Grants (2007-2012): A Preliminary Report, Valerie Holton, Catherine Howard, Jennifer Jettner

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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 …

Community-Engagement Grants: Fostering Partnerships And Advancing Scholarship And Human Well-Being, Valerie Holton, Catherine Howard, Jennifer Jettner

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This preliminary report presents how Virginia Commonwealth University creates a culture of community engagement, facilitates university-community partnerships and how seed grant money can be a catalyst for long-term partnerships.

The Impact Of Service-Learning On Degree Completion, Kelly Lockeman, Lynn Pelco

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No abstract provided.

Pilot Inventory Of Community Partnerships: Iarslce Conference 2013, Valerie Holton, Kate Agnelli

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Partnerships with community organizations create increased opportunities for universities to promote community-engaged research, teaching, and service. Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) mission states that the university is committed to "sustainable, university-community partnerships that enhance the educational, economic, and cultural vitality of the communities VCU serves." In recognition of its efforts, VCU is among a small number of institutions to be designated as very high research activity and community-engaged by the Carnegie Foundation. It is also a recipient of a NIH-funded Center for Translational and Sciences Award, which promotes community-engaged research.

In pursuit of the university’s goal to become a national model …

Engaging Teachers And Students In Stem Instruction Through Service-Learning, Kelly Lockeman, Suzanne Kirk, Lynn Pelco, Erin-Marie Burke Brown

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GreenSTEM at VCU integrates science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education with a focus on energy and the environment using service-learning techniques for middle school science, mathematics and technology teachers.

Service-Learning In English Language Courses, Audrey Short, Susan Dudley, Lynn Pelco

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No abstract provided.

Bridging The Gap: Using Service-Learning Teaching Assistants To Foster Effective University-Community Partnerships, Erin Burke Brown, Lynn Pelco

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The objectives of this presentation were to: (1) describe the VCU Service-Learning Teaching Assistant (SLTA) Program; (2) discuss the benefits of integrating defined student leadership into service-learning courses; and (3) share best practices and resources.

Greenstem@Vcu: An Innovative Program For Integrating Service-Learning Into Middle School Science, Technology And Mathematics Instruction, Suzanne Kirk, Kelly Lockeman, Lynn Pelco

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GreenSTEM integrates science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education with a focus on energy and the environment using service-learning techniques for middle school science, mathematics and technology teachers.