Potential Topics PACC Training and Technical Assistance

I. Civic Engagement

A. Service-Learning (SL) Pedagogy: Theory and Practice

•     SL Course development: reflection and assignment construction

•     SL service site development

•     SL Course evaluation:  grading/learning assessment

•     SL Research agenda for disciplines

•     SL Reporting/dissemination: presentations, newsletters

B. Scholarship of Engagement

C. Community Based Research

D. Community Service: Project and Site Management

•      Volunteer Management

E. Advocacy/Policy  

•     Legislation Advocacy

•     Civic Discourse

•     Voter Registration

II. Institutionalization

A. Institutional Strategic Planning

B. Carnegie Classification

C. The Engaged Department

D. Navigating Tenure and Promotion

E. Capacity Building:

•     Infrastructure Development
•     Faculty Committee Development
•     Resource Management

F. Sustainability and Resource Development

III. Collaboration

A. Community Partnership Development: Memo of Understanding (MOU); Best Practices

B. Community Asset Mapping

C. Strategic Planning: Vision and Values

D. Advisory Committee

IV. Grant Management

A. Grant/Project Design: VISTA, Learn & Serve, MLK Day, Scholars in Service, Ready Campus

B. Reporting/Telling the Story

C. Outcomes/Performance Measures

D. Evaluation/Assessment/Data Collection

V. Student Leadership

A. Alternative Spring Break Leader Training

B. Alternative Spring Break Project Management

C. Group Process and Team Building

• Conflict Resolution

• Goal Setting

D. Exploring Diversity and Privilege

E. Campus-Community Partnerships

F. What is Service-Learning?

• Facilitating Reflection

VI. Issues

A. Global Citizenship

B. Faith and Spirituality and Service-Learning

C. Green and Environmental Sustainability on Campuses

D. Using Technology

E. Access and Success for At-Risk Youth