2019 Continuums of Service Conference

What are your institution’s standards for community-based learning courses? Is a social justice lens a mandatory component? Some faculty find difficulty in framing projects outside of the charity model, leading deep reflection, and facilitating difficult conversations. Others teach subjects in fields that have not historically tied into civic and community engagement. Are we excluding faculty from incorporating CBL by setting seemingly unreachable standards for reflection, discussion, and a racial equity framework? This interactive workshop aims for participants to critically reflect on CBL at their institution. By the end of the discussion, participants should be able to 1) Identify common concerns keeping faculty from incorporating community-based learning in their classes and 2) Share strategies to support faculty new to community-based learning. In addition to facilitating the discussion, presenters will share what prompted the discussion and provide an overview of their approach to a Community-Based Learning Professional Development Continuum.