SLCE Faculty Newsletter Archive

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Issue Highlights:

• Town Hall Event: January 9, review fall highlights and learn about spring programming and transportation options.
• Duke Centennial Kick-off: Starts January 9, featuring community action events in February and April.
• Updated Transportation Policy: Spring 2024 pilot program for Uber Business and group travel services.
• Syllabus Boilerplate: Access and customize SLCE course description text for your syllabus.
• Working with Minors: Follow Duke Programs and Durham Public Schools protocols for courses involving minors.
• Faculty and Staff Profiles: Explore core faculty, affiliated faculty, and SLA profiles online.
• Community Partner Map: View the map or suggest updates for SLCE partner sites.
• National Day of Racial Healing: January 16 events to inspire action and equity nationwide.
• PACE Conference: February 14 at Guilford College; registration fee covered by Duke Service-Learning.

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• Action Requested: Submit names and emails of community partners for the Community Partners Breakfast by February 9.
• Community Partner Breakfast: Save the date for February 29, 2024, at The Durham Exchange.
• Transportation Policy: Support for student travel via Uber Business or contracted services; pre-approval required.
• Course Profiles: Update DukeHub course descriptions to highlight service-learning activities; website profiles coming soon.
• Assessment Project: Program evaluation led by Amy Anderson focuses on civic identity, diversity, and ethical issue recognition.
• STEM Outreach: Faculty Ambassador Minna Ng supports integrating STEM faculty in service-learning courses.
• Tenure & Promotion Webinar: Explore reforms to faculty reward systems; read the white paper and webinar details online.

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Upcoming Events:

• February 23: Community Action Day with Book Harvest.
• February 29: Duke Service-Learning Community Partners Breakfast.

Priority Deadlines:

• February 23: Course funds applications.
• February 26: Alden Awards nominations.

Duke Service-Learning Uber Program: Reminder of usage conditions, including location restrictions and carpooling encouragement.

Alden Awards: Recognizing a graduating senior, faculty member, and community partner; nominations due February 26.

Duke Civic Engagement Awards: Three awards, including Lars Lyon Volunteer Service (February 26) and Algernon Sydney Sullivan (March 4).

ABCD Framework: Research on supporting Latinx students through Asset-Based Community Development.

Reframing Community Engagement Webinar: February 29 virtual conversation with book editors and authors.

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Community Partner Breakfast: February 29, 8:30–10:00 am at The Durham Exchange; contact Brenda Whiteman if you didn’t receive an invitation.

  Upcoming Events:

• February 23: Community Action Project at Book Harvest.
• March 6: Faculty Reading Group.
• March 26: Inclusive Teaching Practices Workshop with Dr. Kelly Hogan and Dr. Viji Sathy.

  Dates & Deadlines:

• February 23: Priority deadline for course funds.
• February 26: Alden Awards nomination deadline.
• March 8: Priority deadline for SLCE label requests.

  Alden Awards: Recognizing a graduating senior, faculty member, and community partner for service-learning contributions.

  Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award: Honors service-oriented students, faculty, and staff; nominations open.

  New SLCE Label Requests: Submit course labels for new service-learning courses by March 8.

  What We're Reading: Practice-based guide for creating STEM service-learning courses.

  Opportunities:

• February 29: Virtual event with authors of Reframing Community Engagement in Higher Education.

Bonner Institutes: Spring (March 9-10, in-person), Summer (June 12-14, online), and Fall (October 5-6, in-person); applications due for each session.

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Upcoming Events:

• April 3: Discussion on belongingness in teaching and learning with Dean Gary G. Bennett, East Duke Building.
• April 26: End-of-semester faculty and staff luncheon at the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

 Dates & Deadlines:

• April 5: Priority deadline for Fall 2024 SLA applications.
• April 26: Spring 2024 Faculty Survey deadline.
• April 30: Nomination deadline for the Judith Deckers Prize.

 DukeHub Update: Faculty are encouraged to update their course synopsis in DukeHub to highlight community-engaged learning.

 What We're Reading: Towards a Global History of Service-Learning explores the history of service-learning in building democratic and solidary societies.

 Opportunities:

• Judith Deckers Prize: Recognizing excellence in undergraduate teaching; winners receive $35,000.
• Applied Research Webinar: April 19, featuring faculty on innovative research and teaching approaches.
• Bonner Institutes:
  • Summer 2024: Online, June 12-14; applications due May 24.
  • Fall 2024: In-person at the University of Michigan, October 5-6; applications due September 14.

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Planning Ahead for Fall:

• Service-Learning Assistants (SLAs): Request an SLA for your SLCE course or contact Kathy Sikes.
• Syllabus Boilerplate: Access text to describe SLCE course designations; customize as needed.
• Working with Minors: Follow Duke Programs and Durham Public Schools protocols for courses involving minors.
• Course Synopsis: Update your course description in DukeHub to highlight community-engaged components.

Opportunities:

• Assessment Institute Podcast: Explore Season 4, Episode 7 on Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning.
• IARSLCE Proposals: Submit proposals for the 2024 IARSLCE Conference (October 2-4); deadline is May 15.

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Community Action Project: November 15, bag rice and beans for Iglesia Presbiteriana Emanuel food pantry; reserve a one-hour shift online.

Congratulations to Prof. Adam Rosenblatt: Geer Cemetery added to NC Historic Site Registry; recognition for Duke’s Death, Burial, and Justice course collaboration.

  Opportunities & Deadlines:

• November 15: Priority deadline for Spring 2025 SLA requests.
• November 15: Call for proposals for the 2025 PACE Conference on February 12.
• November 21: Virtual consultation hour to enhance SLCE course synopses on DukeHub.
• December 16: Priority deadline for Spring 2025 service-learning course funding requests.
• Ongoing: Register SLCE courses for the Uber Business Account for Spring 2025 transportation needs.

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Issue Highlights:

• Town Hall Event: "Agency in Times of Change."
• Working with Minors: Policy reminders and resources for programs involving minors.
• Syllabi Text: Sample language for service-learning and community-engaged course requirements.
• Duke Lyft Pass Program: Information on enrollment and billing for transportation.
• Course Funds: Priority deadline for funding requests is September 29.
• Foundations of Engagement Modules: Introductory sessions and customizable modules on community engagement.
• DukeEngage Call for Proposals: Opportunities for new faculty-led programs for Summer 2024 and 2025.

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Issue Highlights:

• Town Hall Event: "Agency in Times of Change."
• Working with Minors: Policy reminders and resources for programs involving minors.
• Syllabi Text: Sample language for service-learning and community-engaged course requirements.
• Duke Lyft Pass Program: Information on enrollment and billing for transportation.
• Course Funds: Priority deadline for funding requests is September 29.
• Foundations of Engagement Modules: Introductory sessions and customizable modules on community engagement.
• DukeEngage Call for Proposals: Opportunities for new faculty-led programs for Summer 2024 and 2025.

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Issue Highlights:

• Context & Connections Event: Historic Stagville, September 21st
• Reading Group: Faculty Service-Learning Guidebook: Reflect on Chapter 8 or the full book; access online through Duke Libraries or request a hard copy.
• F23 Course Funds: Priority deadline is September 29; request funds online.
• S24 Label Requests: Priority deadline is October 6; submit requests online.
• Transportation Support: Pilot program with new rideshare options.

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Issue Highlights:

• Context & Connections Event: Action Project on October 7th
• Virtual Conversation: Join Clayton Hurd on community-engaged research.
• NC Engaged Scholar Writing Retreat: October 27th.
• S24 Label Requests: Priority deadline October 6; submit requests online.
• S24 SLA Requests: Priority deadline November 10; request an SLA online.
• Reading Group: Faculty Service-Learning Guidebook
• Higher Education Report: Explore reimagining college-community partnerships; available through the Duke Library or for purchase.
• Transportation Support: Expanded access and Uber rideshare program.

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Issue Highlights:

• Virtual Conversation: Clayton Hurd discusses community-engaged research; RSVP now.
• Reading Group: November 9, focus on Chapter 8 or join for reflection.
• Historic Durham West End Tour: Explore Pauli Murray’s neighborhood with Aya Shabu.
• S24 SLA Requests: Priority deadline November 10; submit requests online.
• Emerging Pedagogies Summit: Highlights from faculty David Malone and Eileen Anderson.
• 2024 PACE Conference: February 14 at Guilford College; proposals due November 17.
• 2024 Engagement Awards: Nominations accepted until December 8; categories include faculty, staff, and community partners.

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Issue Highlights:

• French 308 Public Discussion: November 8, with local farmers and entrepreneurs; food samplings included.
• Reading Group: November 9, focus on Chapter 8 or join for reflectionl
• S24 SLA Requests: Priority deadline November 10; submit requests online.
• Faculty Luncheon: December 8, 12:30–2:00 pm, Brodhead Center, Room 216.
• "Anti-racist Community Engagement" Book: Explore principles and practices; read more online.
• Said@Duke Talk: Recap of Clayton Hurd’s discussion on community engagement; view highlights.
• 2024 PACE Conference: February 14 at Guilford College; proposals due November 17, nominations open until December 8.

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Issue Highlights:

• End-of-Semester Faculty Luncheon: December 8, 12:30–2:00 pm, Brodhead Center, Room 216; lunch provided by Sazón Latin Kitchen.
• Faculty Survey Deadline: December 8 for faculty receiving fall 2023 resources.
• Assessment Pilot Project: Fall 2023 research on student learning outcomes; spring expansion planned.
• Community Partner Map: Submit your partners to Kathy Sikes to add to the map.
• Uber Program: Register for spring 2024 centralized transportation support.
• Syllabus Language: Access customizable SLCE course text.
• Courses Working with Youth: Duke students working with minors must complete the Minors in Duke Programs process.
• Resource Highlight: "Preparing Students to Engage in Equitable Community Partnerships" supports understanding identity, privilege, and power dynamics.
• PACE Conference: February 14, 2024, at Guilford College; registration fee covered by Duke Service-Learning; nominations due December 8.

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Issue Highlights:

• Town Hall Event: On January 16th - Review fall highlights and learn about spring programming and transportation options.
• Duke Centennial Kick-off: Begins January 9; Duke Service-Learning to host two events in February and April.
• Updated Transportation Policy: Support for student travel through Uber Business or contracted services.
• Syllabus Boilerplate: Access SLCE course description text for syllabus customization.
• Working with Minors: Follow policies for Duke Programs and Durham Public Schools.
• Faculty and Staff Profiles: Explore core, affiliated faculty, and SLA profiles on the website.
• Community Partner Map: View or suggest updates for SLCE partner sites.
• National Day of Racial Healing: January 16 events nationwide to promote equity and healing.
• PACE Conference: February 14 at Guilford College; registration fee covered by Duke Service-Learning.