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Faculty, Staff, and Students Named to Community Engagement Leadership Groups
Faculty and staff members as well as students have been named to various community engagement committees and other leadership groups for the 2016–2017 academic year. The groups include the Campus Democracy Project Committee, Community Engagement Awards Committee, Community Engagement Symposium Committee, and Service-Learning Course Review Committee.
At the same time, the Center for Community Service Initiatives has formed a committee to coordinate major days of service and has revised the list of community engagement liaisons.
The membership of several groups is drawn from five university divisions: Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Mission and Institutional Effectiveness, Institutional Advancement and External Affairs, and Information Technology.
“The only divisions that are not represented in at least one of the community engagement leadership groups are Business and Finance and Human Resources,” noted CCSI Director Dr. Glenn Bowen. “However, the CCSI works closely with Human Resources on the Federal Work-Study Community Service Program and is developing a community-supported agriculture project with support from Facilities Management in Business and Finance.”
Student leadership for community engagement will be provided mainly by Barry Service Corps fellows. The CCSI has selected 25 students, including 14 newcomers, as BSC fellows for the new academic year.
In addition, Dr. Laura Finley, associate professor of sociology and criminology, has been appointed facilitator of the Faculty Learning Community for Engaged Scholarship.
Dr. Adam Dean, associate professor of communication, and Dr. Tisa McGhee, assistant professor of social work, will provide support for the university’s service-learning program. Dean and McGhee will be the service-learning faculty fellows this year.
Meanwhile, Dr. Mitchell Rosenwald has been appointed to the Service-Learning Course Review Committee. The committee reviews applications for the service-learning designation.
Below are the lists of community engagement leadership group members. Other faculty and staff members who would like to volunteer to serve in one of these groups are asked to contact the CCSI as soon as possible.
- Barry Service Corps Fellows: Naif Alkhathran, Autumn Baker Peat, Kevin Dalia, Jessica Darring, Seretse Davis, Althea Hylton, Sydney Ingram, Hailee Jefferys, Alberto Liriano, Presler Maxius, Christian Mesa, Victoria Montanaro, Paola Montenegro, Victor Oriscar, Paris Razor, Christopher Riker, Jennifer Sanhou, Efrem Scott, Quayneshia Smith, Asha Starks, Alejandro Tobon, Felix Vega Pagan, John Sem Victor, Sha'novia Warren, and Rajon Wright.
- Campus Democracy Project Committee: Courtney Berrien and Dr. Sean Foreman (co-chairs), Emma Anderson Beavers, Elizabeth Besade, Alberto Lorenzo, Dr. Raul Machuca, Francesca Martin, Dr. Jalane Meloun, Dr. Walter Pierce, Steven Ramos, Dr. Manuel “Manny” Tejeda, and Jennifer Thomas.
- Community Engagement Awards Committee: Dr. Carter Winkle (chair), Dr. Glenn Bowen (coordinator), Courtney Berrien, Dr. Adam Dean, Amy Deutsch, Dr. Celeste Fraser Delgado, Dr. Pamela Hall, Verronika Laguerre, Christian Mesa, Maria Teahan, and Dr. David Wolf.
- Community Engagement Liaisons: Emily Betz, Dr. Roxanne Davies, Dr. Laura Finley, Amanda Knight, Dr. Marc Lavallee, Fabio Naranjo, Merlene Nembhard, Sandra Rampersad, Dr. Mureen Shaw, Dr. Lauren Shure, Brian Sites, Dr. Manuel “Manny” Tejeda, Marcos Velazquez, and Dr. Timothy DePalma.
- Community Engagement Symposium Committee: Dr. Glenn Bowen (chair), Dr. Nickesia Gordon (proposal review chair), Liz James (poster session coordinator), Courtney Berrien, Amy Deutsch, Dr. Rosa Borgen, Dr. Priva Fischweicher, Larry Perez, Alicia Santos, Dr. Lauren Tashman, and Sambra Zaoui.
- Faculty Learning Community for Engaged Scholarship: Dr. Laura Finley (facilitator).
- Major Days of Service Committee: Courtney Berrien and Ashton Spangler (co-chairs), Shernee “Shay” Bellamy, Keva Boone, Rev. Richard Clements, Liz James, Susan Kramer, Alberto Lorenzo, Steven Ramos, Daisy Santiago, and Karen Subran.
- Service-Learning Course Review Committee: Dr. Carmen McCrink (chair), Dr. Glenn Bowen, Dr. Tamara Hamilton, Dr. Kevin Kemerer, and Dr. Mitchell “Mitch” Rosenwald.
- Service-Learning Faculty Fellows: Dr. Adam Dean and Dr. Tisa McGhee.
The CCSI oversees the work of the community engagement leadership groups. For further information, contact the CCSI at service@barry.edu or 305-899-3696.
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Service-Learning Highlighted in Barry’s “Distinction” Profile
Faculty use of service-learning is highlighted in the profile of Barry
According to the university profile, “Barry’s use of service learning, which integrates coursework with community needs, engages students with real-world issues and encourages them to help find solutions.”
Service-learning is a high-impact approach to experiential learning and civic engagement at Barry. Various courses in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences, and the School of Social Work have service-learning components.
“Barry
The goal of Colleges of Distinction is to provide students, counselors, and parents with information about institutions that excel in four areas: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes. High school counselors and educators make nominations, and each institution is evaluated on key indicators including student engagement, student empowerment and curricular innovation. Colleges that have distinguished themselves in each of the four areas and that have demonstrated dedication to enriching student outcomes through innovative learning opportunities are then invited to join Colleges of Distinction.
“We’re so happy to award Barry
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Deliberative Dialogue Series Gets Going on September 21
This academic year’s Deliberative Series will begin on Sept. 21 with a forum focused on political discourse during the current election cycle.
Four forums will constitute the 2016-2017 Deliberative Dialogue Series. Two will be held during the fall semester and two in the spring.
The topics and schedule are as follows:
- “Political Discourse in this Election Season: Rhetoric, Rights, and Responsibilities” Wednesday, Sept. 21, 4–5:30 p.m.
- “Welcoming Refugees or Closing Our Borders” Tuesday, Nov. 1, 4–5:30 p.m.
- “LGBT Rights vs. Religious Freedom: Legal, Social, and Political Dimensions” Thursday, Feb. 16, 4–5:30 p.m.
- “Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant: Endangering the Environment for Cheap Energy?” Tuesday, April 11, 4–5:30 p.m.
The CCSI organizes the Deliberative Dialogue Series as a method of civic learning and engagement. The series brings together campus and community stakeholders to weigh perspectives about social issues of current concern and to work toward practical solutions.
For more information, contact Courtney Berrien, CCSI associate director, at cberrien@barry.edu or 305-899-4017.
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Community Engagement Fair Scheduled for September 20
The Community Engagement Fair will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on the Miami Shores Campus. A workshop for community partners will precede the showcase segment of the fair.
Fabio Naranjo, an instructor in the School
“The workshop will provide an opportunity for community partners to explore best practices in community engagement while interacting with university faculty and staff,” said CCSI Associate Director Courtney Berrien.
During the showcase, Berrien said, community partners will provide information on opportunities for community service and experiential learning.
Additional information is available from the CCSI at service@barry.edu or 305-899-3696.
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Student Selected for Haitian Neighborhood Center Fellowship
The Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center has selected a Barry student for its fellowship program. Jidlyne Remy will be one of eight Sant La fellows in the program’s second year.
Sant La Fellows participate in a yearlong community leadership program targeted to young professionals of Haitian descent, 24-31 years of age, with a college degree. The goal of the fellowship is “to identify, prepare, and support the next generation of civic, academic, business and political leaders in the Haitian-American community through discussion labs with public and private sector leaders, which will be used as a safe space to question, challenge, and delve into uncomfortable issues.” Dr. John McFadden, dean of the
The Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center is a nonprofit organization located in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami. The organization’s mission is to empower, strengthen, and stabilize South Florida’s Haitian community through access to services and resources.
Sant La Executive Director Gepsie M. Metellus said the launch of the fellowship in June 2015 was “perhaps our biggest accomplishment in our 15th year.”
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Posted On : August 23, 2016
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