Solutions Journalism: A Tool for Creating Civic Empowerment

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Presented as part of the Election 2020 Series. Research shows that mainstream media is losing its place as a trusted source of information, and individuals worldwide report avoiding the news because it is predominantly negative and fails to present solutions. Rather than contributing to a knowledgeable and engaged populous, the news instead often undermines civic participation and builds cynicism. Solutions journalism is an antidote to this problem; rigorous reporting on solutions to social problems. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the burgeoning field of solutions journalism, and discover how to use this type of story to inform and engage students. Participants will create a story collection on the Solution Journalism Network's SolutionsU website that they can immediately use in their personal and professional lives. Presenters & Facilitators Sandra Enos, Retired Professor of Sociology, Bryant University Katherine Noble-Goodman, University Partnerships Manager for SolutionsU (of Solutions Journalism) Hosted by Andrew Seligsohn, President of Campus Compact

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Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement

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Campus Compact’s National Webinar series returns for 2020-2021 with more to support and inspire you. Topics touch on issues of relevance to faculty, staff, students, and their partners in education and community building. Be sure to tune to each session for information, tools, and resources to help you in your work.

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Increasing International Connections for Knowledge Mobilization

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Campus Compact’s National Webinar series returns for 2020-2021 with more to support and inspire you. Topics touch on issues of relevance to faculty, staff, students, and their partners in education and community building. Be sure to tune to each session for information, tools, and resources to help you in your work.

Free

Fusion Course: Enhancing Online Education through Community-Based Learning

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many institutions had to rapidly shift from in-person to online learning. The Fusion Course aims to provide critical training and support for faculty as they adapt to online teaching and offers instruction for how to integrate community engagement methodologies into existing curricula to improve the quality of course delivery and foster student engagement. Through this faculty development course, learn how to infuse community-based learning into online courses to give students hands-on, real-world experience that will strengthen learning, create connections to the larger community, and improve student retention rates. Three sessions will be offered: October 27 - November 13 December 1 - December 18 January 4 - January 15 Questions? Contact Sally at sally@mainecompact.org.

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