International Conference on Civic Engagement and Service Learning: "Universities, Students and Community"

This conference will address the civic mission of higher education, focusing on the links between universities, students and the wider society. It will explore issues such as embedding service learning activity in academic programs, civic education, volunteerism and participative democracy, as well as tackling practical issues of implementation, curriculum design and assessment.

The Martha's Vineyard Summer Institute on Experiential Education

An Executive Program for Deans, Directors, Faculty, and Administrators

Focusing on service-learning, as well as other forms of experiential education, such as cooperative education, study abroad, undergraduate research, leadership development, and related programs.

Hosted by the Center for Experiential Education and Academic Advising (CEA), College of Arts and Sciences.

Teams or individuals from four and two-year colleges are encouraged to apply to the Summer Institute, located on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Mass. Participants work on developing strategies to strengthen their campus's efforts to promote learning outside and inside the traditional classroom. Features include plenary and small group sessions, individualized curriculum, pre-consultation and follow-up, distinguished faculty and keynote speaker Etienne Wenger. Lodging is in comfortable houses within walking/biking distance of the Institute.