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School-Based Action Research: Reframing Teachers As Researchers, Jesse Senechal May 2014

School-Based Action Research: Reframing Teachers As Researchers, Jesse Senechal

Community Engagement Institute

No abstract provided.


Community-Based Participatory Research: Key Principles, Sarah Kye Price May 2014

Community-Based Participatory Research: Key Principles, Sarah Kye Price

Community Engagement Institute

No abstract provided.


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 Jan 2014

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 Jan 2014

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 …


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 Jan 2014

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 Jan 2014

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.


The Emotions Of Teaching Through Service-Learning, Carrie Lecrom, Jill Lassiter, Lynn Pelco Jan 2014

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

Division of Community Engagement Resources

No abstract provided.


An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Measuring The Impact Of Community-University Partnerships, Kate Agnelli Jan 2014

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.


An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Partnerships For Community-Engaged Teaching And Learning, Division Of Community Engagement Jan 2014

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.


Nonprofit Sector Needs Assessment Survey: A Report Of Findings For The Richmond Metro Area, Jennifer Jettner, Holly Brown Jan 2014

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.


Growing Community-School Garden Partnerships, Amanda Hall, Lynn Pelco, Toby Vernon Jan 2014

Growing Community-School Garden Partnerships, Amanda Hall, Lynn Pelco, Toby Vernon

Division of Community Engagement Resources

No abstract provided.


Utilizing Service-Learning Teaching Assistants In The Classroom, Erin Burke Brown, Kristy Byrd, James Fueglein Jan 2014

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

Division of Community Engagement Resources

No abstract provided.


My Service Learning Experience, Destiny Brazeal Jan 2014

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.


Guidance On Compensation Of Community Partners In Research At Virginia Commonwealth University, Cynthia George, Valerie Holton, Amber Haley Jan 2014

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.


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 Jan 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

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 …


Frequently Asked Questions: Community-Engaged Research (Cenr) And Vcu's Institutional Review Board (Irb), Cynthia George Jan 2014

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 Jan 2014

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.


Evaluating And Refining A University's Seed Grant Program For Community Engagement, Jennifer Jettner, Valerie Holton Jan 2014

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 Jan 2014

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


Circle Center Adult Day Services, Lindsey Naylor Jan 2014

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.


Evaluating And Refining A University's Seed Grant Program For Community Engagement, Jennifer Jettner, Valerie Holton Jan 2014

Evaluating And Refining A University's Seed Grant Program For Community Engagement, Jennifer Jettner, Valerie Holton

Division of Community Engagement Resources

No abstract provided.


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 Jan 2014

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 Jan 2014

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.


Conversational Community Spanish: Case Studies In Cross-Sector Collaboration, Eleanor Sharp, Laura Pilati, Anita Nadal Jan 2014

Conversational Community Spanish: Case Studies In Cross-Sector Collaboration, Eleanor Sharp, Laura Pilati, Anita Nadal

Division of Community Engagement Resources

No abstract provided.


Math Speak And Students' Justifications Promote Deeper Understanding Of Mathematics Concepts, J. Svoboda, C. Glassbrenner, S. Vance, P. Hollins Jan 2014

Math Speak And Students' Justifications Promote Deeper Understanding Of Mathematics Concepts, J. Svoboda, C. Glassbrenner, S. Vance, P. Hollins

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Title Page Jan 2014

Title Page

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations Jan 2014

Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


A Tale Of Two First-Year Mathematics Specialists, D. Floyd, M. Perez, J. Lovin, J. Cavanaugh Jan 2014

A Tale Of Two First-Year Mathematics Specialists, D. Floyd, M. Perez, J. Lovin, J. Cavanaugh

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


A Collaborative Approach: Two Perspectives, B. Chong, M. Farrelly Jan 2014

A Collaborative Approach: Two Perspectives, B. Chong, M. Farrelly

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

This article is a story of collaboration between a principal, Baek Chong, and the mathematics coach, Megan Farrelly. This article shows both perspectives: Baek's thoughts are written in regular typeface, whereas Megan's perspective is italicized. Both educators work at Mark Twain Middle School in Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia which has nearly 900 seventh- and eighth-grade students. Twain Middle School serves a diverse population, of which about 35% of the students arc on free or reduced lunch, 15% receive special education services, 14% receive English language services, and 40% of the students are in the advanced academics program.


The Collaboration Of A Principal And A Mathematics Specialist, S. Garthwaite, P. Granada Jan 2014

The Collaboration Of A Principal And A Mathematics Specialist, S. Garthwaite, P. Granada

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

This article describes the importance of the collaboration between the principal, Patty Granada, and the Mathematics Specialist, Susan Garthwaite, in fostering a highly functioning mathematics program. While many aspects of the collaboration as facilitators for a mathematics program are logical, the "messy" aspects provide greater challenges. Through continued collaboration, they have come to embrace the "messiness" which has contributed to an awareness of similar belief systems in their roles. These beliefs include openness to learning and a sincere commitment to bringing out the best in students and teachers. The principal and the Mathematics Specialist share their continued journey in this …