Foreman Selected for State-Level
Civic Award Community Partners
Discuss Quality Enhancement Plan Mini-Grants Available
for Community-Based Research Campus Invited to Tuesday’s
Deliberative Dialogue Community Service Trips
Scheduled for Semester |
Foreman Selected for State-Level Civic Award Dr. Sean Foreman, an associate professor of
political science at Named in honor of former Florida Governor and United States
Senator Bob Graham and U.S. Congressman Lou Frey, the award recognizes “outstanding
contributions to the development of civic learning and engagement in
sustaining our participatory democracy.” Foreman has
been involved in numerous civic engagement activities as a faculty member,
student club advisor, forum moderator, political analyst, and author. He co-chairs
the organizing committee for Barry’s Campus Democracy Project, which promotes
civic learning and democratic engagement; and he is an organizer of events to
mark U.S. Constitution Day each year. Since
2007, Foreman has prepared students for an annual trip to the state capitol
to advocate policies in the interest of A former president
and current board member of the Florida Political Science Association, he
also serves on the Florida Advisory Committee of the U.S. Global Leadership
Coalition. Foreman will receive the Graham-Frey Civic Award at Florida
Campus Compact’s Annual Awards Gala on October 15 in Part of a national
presidential membership organization, Florida Campus Compact advances the
civic purposes of colleges and universities by deepening their ability to
improve community life and to educate students for civic and social
responsibility. Dr. Andrew Seligsohn,
national president of Campus Compact, will be the keynote speaker at the
gala. |
Community Partners
Discuss Quality Enhancement Plan As the University prepares for the implementation of its Quality
Enhancement Plan (QEP), representatives of 27 community agencies came to
campus on September 10 to participate in a special workshop organized by the Center
for Community Service Initiatives (CCSI). Provost Dr. Linda Peterson gave the community partners an
overview of the QEP, “Fostering Personal and Social Responsibility Through
Experiential Learning.” She explained the purpose of the QEP in the context
of the SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) reaffirmation of
accreditation. Dr. Karen Callaghan, associate vice president for undergraduate
studies, outlined the QEP learning outcomes; and CCSI Director Dr. Glenn
Bowen made a brief presentation on the “community engagement and
collaboration” outcomes. Other CCSI staff members conducted segments of the workshop.
Associate Director Courtney Berrien focused on “Civic Engagement in Dr. Christopher “Kit” Starratt, vice president of mission and
institutional effectiveness, was in attendance. The workshop was a feature of the Community Engagement Fair. In
all, 30 community agencies participated in the fair, which included a showcase
of their programs, services, and opportunities. |
Mini-Grants Available
for Community-Based Research The Center for Community Service Initiatives (CCSI) is offering
mini-grants for community-based research (CBR). Full-time faculty who teach undergraduate
and/or graduate courses may apply for a mini-grant of up to $500. CBR is a collaborative process of critical inquiry into problems
or issues faced by a community. Faculty members and students collaborate with
community partners on applied research projects that address specific
problems or issues and promote social change. Research questions emerge from
the needs of the community. The goal of the research is to produce and
disseminate information that will benefit community members or agencies
serving the community. Through CBR, students learn research design, data
collection, analysis, and reporting. CBR may be incorporated into a course as the service-learning
component. As such, the research itself and the products of the research
constitute the participating students’ service to the community. A CBR
project may be conducted by an entire class, or by a group or team. Each team
must include at least one student, faculty member (as co-investigator and/or
mentor), and community partner. Students may engage in critical reflection through the reporting
process and will be encouraged to submit a paper to the Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based
Research. CBR proposals should be submitted by November 24 to CCSI
Director Dr. Glenn Bowen at gbowen@barry.edu.
For further information, contact Bowen via e-mail. |
Campus Invited to Tuesday’s Deliberative Dialogue on College
Access Students, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to join community
partners for the Deliberative Dialogue forum this Tuesday, September 23, from
4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 111 of the Andreas Building. The topic of the first forum in the Deliberative Dialogue Series
for the 2014-2015 academic year is “College Access and Rising Tuition.” The CCSI has adapted deliberative
dialogue as a method of civic learning and engagement. Campus and community participants
work toward a shared understanding of specific issues as well as practical
solutions. The event is free and open to the public. For further information, contact CCSI Associate Director
Courtney Berrien at cberrien@barry.eduor 305-899-4017 |
Community Service Trips
Scheduled for Semester The CCSI has scheduled community service projects for the fall
semester. Community partners for the service sites include UrbanPromise
Miami (Tuesdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m.), Sanai Plaza Nursing and October 25 is Make a Difference Day. Community service projects
are being finalized for various locations. Further information is available from the CCSI, service@barry.edu or 305-899-3696. |
CCSI Newsletter
Posted On : September 22, 2014
