The Office of Community Engaged Learning is sponsoring three faculty development opportunities this month. No RSVP is required, but it is appreciated for planning purposes. If you are interested in attending any of the following sessions, please contact renee.sedlacek@drake.edu.

Implementing Community Engaged Learning 101
Friday, Oct. 19, 1–2 p.m., Aliber 110
This workshop is for those new/inexperienced with community engaged learning, service-learning, and other forms of community-based pedagogy. This session will highlight the value and benefits of Community Engaged Learning (CEL), overview what CEL looks like here at Drake, share models and course examples, and explore the concept of the Civic Minded Graduate.

Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Facilitating Reflection in the Classroom
Friday, Oct. 26, 2:30–4 p.m., Aliber 112
Many know that reflection is important, but struggle to know how to structure reflection. If this sounds familiar, then this is the workshop for you! Participants will engage in hands on activities and reflection strategies that can be used to guide student learning. TOPICS covered include: introductions & icebreakers, ground rules (communication guidelines, establishing a friendly environment, learning agreement), importance of reflection, and specific reflection ideas.

Meet the Partners Networking Event and Social
Monday, Oct. 29, 3–4 p.m. (partners available), 4–5 p.m. (open sharing of ideas for CEL), Olmsted room 310
Have you been interested in developing a community project for your course, but you are having trouble connecting with a non-profit? Come meet some of our partners and network with other faculty interested in community-engaged learning. Beer, Wine and light snacks will be served. Cash bar (attendees get 1 Free Drink Ticket).

Confirmed Community Partners include: 
Children and Family Urban Movement
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Wesley Life Adult Day Services
Urban Dreams
Greater Des Moines Habitat
IHYC
Eat Greater Des Moines
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Amanda the Panda
Community Youth Concepts

Renee Sedlacek, Community Engaged Learning