Colloquium Series
Join faculty, staff, and administrators from higher education institutions across Michigan and the region for colloquia focused on specific "hot topic" issues related to service-learning and civic engagement. These 1-2 day events provide valuable opportunities to learn from experts in the field and promote depth in practice of learning and engagement for the common good. Experts from a variety of academic disciplines and institutional positions have shared information and other resources. Previous MCC colloquia include "Academic Leadership for the Engaged Campus," "From Service to Citizenship," "Service-Learning and the Engaged Campus," and "Fundamentals of Service-Learning Course Design."
Past Colloquia:
Reflective Learning Colloquium - Dr. Jenny Moon
September 16, 2008 at
Madonna University, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dr. Jenny Moon, Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, Bournemouth Media School, Bournemuth University, United Kingdom
Reflective learning is widely used to enhance student learning in higher education. It is the basis of learning journals, personal development planning and professional development. But what is it? This day-long workshop considered a definition for reflective learning, how we learn from it, the role of emotion in reflective learning and the ways in which we can assess it. We considered how to help students to start with reflective learning and how to improve the quality of that learning by deepening the reflection.
The Artful Partnership
Fund Development and Community Service-Learning
November 16 at Kalamazoo College, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mark Langseth, Assistant Vice President for University Development at Portland State University and former Executive Director of Minnesota Campus Compact led an exciting discussion with development and service administrative staff from around the state at Kalamazoo College! Discussing the motivations of each department and highlighting where they intersect led to a highly engaging workshop filled with new ideas as well as current successes from institutions across the country. It is clear that univeristy fundraisers and campus engagement departments have a lot of support to provide each other. Please contact Ryan Fewins, Assistant Director for Training and Technical Assistance for more information on this cutting-edge event.
Community College Colloquium
August 8, 2007 at Jackson Community College, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join Lyvier Conss, Executive Director of the Community College National Center for Community Engagement, and Michigan Campus Compact for an interactive dialogue regarding:
- Working with faculty, including development and training
- Working with community partners
- Incorporating issues into campus life
"Students as Colleagues"
Date: September 14, 2006
Host: Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan
Location: Kellogg Center, Michigame Room (lower level)
Featuring: Dr. Edward Zlotkowski