Pathways: MARCH 1

Pathways allows UAlberta ARTS students to experience and reflect on a rich and varied set of experiences with Edmonton community organizations. Pathways is a journey through the non-profit sector composed of three integrated parts including: Front line volunteer work; Governance processes; Project-based work; Paid work experiences. 

• Interested STUDENTS can apply HERE. *Students must be signed into their UAlberta account to access application.
• Interested COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS will receive a wage subsidy from the CSL program to offset 50% of the cost to hire a summer student for a 14-week internship (May-August, 2019). Learn more HERE.

*Please note applications from both students and community organizations will be accepted until Monday, March 3rd, at 9AM.

Student Seminar: MARCH 22

We would like to hear from CSL students as we begin our Curriculum Review. We are looking at our CSL Learning Outcomes, and want your input on:

1) What knowledges are important for a CSL student to acquire as they earn their Certificate?
2) What skills and capabilities should a CSL Certificate holder be able to exercise?
3) What attitudes and values are important for CSL Certificate holders to hold and articulate?

Join us for discussion and FREE pizza, 12-1PM, Arts & Convocation Hall, room #309B

PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Non-Profit Board Internship Graduation: APRIL 8

Over the past year, 26 community-engaged interns—under the expert guidance of 26 community mentors—have successfully completed an intensive internship wherein they have both learned and practiced the variety of skills involved in serving on the board of community-based non-profit organizations. After a short formal program, interns will showcase their projects. 

City Room, City Hall, 5:30-7PM

 CSLebration: APRIL 12

Save the date for our annual CSLebration! Community Service-Learning invites all students, instructors, community partners and supporters who make CSL successful to our annual event celebrating highlights of the past year. Please join us! 

APRIL 12, 2019
2-4PM
Arts & Convocation Hall Student Lounge/Atrium

ALL ARE WELCOME!

*Students - if you would like to submit a CSL project to be displayed at the event please contact CSL Student Intern, Campion.

Patti Clayton CSL Workshop: MAY 2

A special workshop co-hosted by CTL and CSL

You are invited to a special CSL workshop held during the CTL Festival of Teaching.  Internationally renowned CSL and community engaged scholar, Dr. Patti Clayton will be our facilitator in a session titled Designing the Integration of Critical Reflection and Assessment within Community Service-Learning courses.

Dr. Clayton co-developed the DEAL Model of Critical Reflection, the SOFAR-CIP partnership model, the TRES protocol for assessing partnership quality, the DPI model for institutional transformation, emerging work on Democratically Engaged Assessment. She was co-editor with Bringle and Hatcher of the 2-volume set Research on Service Learning: Conceptual Frameworks and Assessment and co-authored the Democratic Engagement White Paper with Saltmarsh and Hartley. She has co-authored over 50 book chapters and articles.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

10:30AM-2:40PM (lunch from 12:20PM - 1:30PM) 

Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA) Lower Level L1-220

Click HERE for more details and registration

Community Engagement Table Top Discussion: MAY 17

The University of Alberta is constructing its community engagement strategy and Government and Community relations staff want to hear your ideas about future engagement opportunities.  How can UAlberta best connect with the not-for-profit sector? 

Join us for a conversation about: CSL Student Learning - How might CSL best prepare students for future careers with not-for-profit organizations?

Friday, May 17, 2019, 10AM-3PM

Skills Society Action Lab (10408 – 124 Street)

10AM-12PM Table Top Discussion

12-1PM Lunch 

1-3PM CSL Learning Outcomes discussion

Contact Lynn for more details