Community Outreach & Engagement Update
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University of Pittsburgh is a top employer for people with disabilities, according to the National Organization on Disability
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Only 59 organizations received the seal for 2024. The University of Pittsburgh was the only institution of higher learning to be honored.
Becoming an employer of choice for individuals with disabilities ought to be a priority for every institution, says Leigh Culley, director of Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in Pitt’s Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
“Employers who prioritize disability inclusion foster a diverse workforce that brings a wide range of perspectives, skills and innovation,” she says.
Culley (EDUC ’02G) and her team at DRS have done more than talk. For their efforts to make the University accessible — and the efforts of others, including the Office of Human Resources and the Office of Planning and Design — Pitt has been recognized for the first time with the Leading Disability Employer Seal by the National Organization on Disability (NOD).
Learn more in Pittwire.
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Pitt Nonprofit Partner, Tech 25, Skate the Date fundraiser!
Save the date! Tech 25 is clearing out the warehouse for a skating party/fundraiser on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Skates will be provided by Wicked Skatewear and the cost to attend with shoe rental is $25. This event will include a cash bar, hot dog cart by Bottledogs, snacks and candy, plus DJs all night long.
When: Saturday November 9, 2024 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Warehouse @ Tech 25, 112 St. Joseph Street, Mt. Oliver, PA 15210
Cost: $25 entry (includes skates)
Check out Tech 25's Instagram announcement.
ABOUT TECH 25
Tech 25 provides STEAM education and technical training programs aimed at diversifying the workforce in the event and entertainment industry. Programming focuses on serving underrepresented populations, particularly women and people of color, in Pittsburgh’s low-income neighborhoods.
Input Needed: Examples of Community Engagement
The University of Pittsburgh is completing a self-study and will be submitting an application to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education: Elective Classification for Community Engagement. This classification is an important pillar in the Plan for Pitt 2028 and is a high priority for University leadership.
Faculty, Staff, and Student Input Needed
The Office of Engagement and Community Affairs is seeking examples of community engaged scholarship, teaching, and research projects from the University community that show the breadth, depth and quality of our engagement commitments. We welcome all examples of projects that show faculty, staff, and students working directly with local community members, partners, or groups. Examples can be from coursework, surveys, abstracts, published scholarly articles, etc. Supplemental media (Word documents, PowerPoint files, PDFs, a link to a website, a news article, multimedia, etc.) can be submitted as well.
Send your examples and any questions to Jamelle Price, jap260@pitt.edu.
Community Engagement Professional Courses are now available!
Pitt's Office of Human Resources has opened registration for the Faculty and Staff Development Program (FSDP) for the fall term. The Office of Engagement and Community Affairs teaches three courses through this program for interested faculty and staff members who want to learn more about how to be an effective and ethical collaborator to Pitt's local communities.
These courses include:
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Community Partnerships - Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Equity and Inclusion Considerations for Engaged Scholars and Practitioners - Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The courses are hybrid; taught in-person at 342 Craig Hall, 200 S. Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 or via Zoom.
If you are interested in completing the full Community Engagement Professionals Certificate program, you can take 3 additional elective courses in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, global competence and workplace knowledge and finish by responding to a capstone prompt. Register for classes today!
Congratulations to Shartara Murphy on her selection as an AITF Anchor Fellow!
Shatara Murphy, assistant vice chancellor for Anchor Initiatives within the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs, was recently selected as a 2025 Anchor Fellow of the Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF).
The Anchor Fellows Program adds a dimension to existing training of future anchor leaders by preparing a next generation committed to AITF’s values to successfully navigate the engagement of anchors in their local communities. The training also highlights the competencies required to build and maintain the commitment and infrastructure to sustain a comprehensive commitment to local engagement. Learn more in Pittwire.
Congratulations to John M. Wilds on receiving the University of Pittsburgh's Bill Baierl Distinguished Alumni Service Award!
Congratulations to John M. Wilds (CGS ’67, EDUC ’70G, ’78G) on being named the Bill Baierl Distinguished Alumni Service Award from the University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association. This award is In recognition of service to the University of Pittsburgh that has had significant impact on advancing the University’s mission. Learn more about John's service to PItt on the PAE website.
This Pitt grad student is creating a historical map of the Hill District, one photo at a time.
Kale Serrato Doyen, an art and architecture doctoral student in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, is using her experience documenting Saginaw, Michigan to shape her approach to her PhD dissertation. Doyen’s goal is to recover and create a record of Black geographies and architecture in Pittsburgh using the photos of Teenie Harris. Learn more about this project in Pittwire.
Pitt’s United Way Campaign is back
Pitt’s United Way Campaign has returned for another year of giving and impact. Pitt will continue this partnership guided by the leadership and vision of the 2024-25 campaign chair, Vice Chancellor of Engagement and Community Affairs Lina Dostilio. She will work in tandem with the campaign director, Kelly Gilliam, to meet the goals outlined for the year.
Find a list of volunteer opportunities, workshops and events on the campaign website. Staff and faculty can record up to 7.5 hours per month on their timecard for volunteer service, with supervisor approval. Questions can be directed to PittUnitedWay@pitt.edu or by calling 412-624-5800.
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Join the 2024-2025 Mid-Career Learning Community
Campus Compact is now accepting applications for up to 15 practitioner-scholars to join the 2025-2026 Mid-Career Learning Community, a cohort-based leadership and professional development experience designed for mid-career community-engaged faculty and staff.
Program Calendar
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Applications close: December 6, 2024.
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Selected participants announced: January 6
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In-Person opening retreat: March 31, 2025 at Compact25 in Atlanta, GA
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Virtual meetings: 1 to 2 p.m. PT / 4 to 5 p.m. ET, first Thursday of each month May 2025 through February 2026
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In-person closing retreat: March 16, 2026 at Compact26 in Chicago, IL
The cost to participate is $175 per person, and limited scholarships may be available. Participants are also expected to cover their own expenses for attend Compact annual conferences. Learn more about this program and register today!
Join the Community Engagement Professional Competency Research Fellows team
As we approach the 10th anniversary of Lina Dostillio's 2017 publication, The Community Engagement Professional in Higher Education: A Competency Model for An Emerging Field, we are seeking fellows to join the research team for our ongoing project to refine the community engagement professional model and the functional work areas on which it is based.
Apply online! Priority applications are due November 11.
To learn more about qualifications, compensation and key responsibilities, head to the team's information page.
Campus Compact Member Open House Sessions
Find out how to get the most out of Campus Compact membership! Attend a virtual Open House to discover the information you need about the tools, resources, and programs available to Campus Compact members. You’ll hear about ways everyone on your campus—faculty, staff, senior leaders, and students—can leverage Campus Compact membership to support institutional priorities and move forward civic and community engagement work. Open to existing and prospective members!
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
Registration is now open!
Registration is now open for the The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Annual Meeting
Come to the 2024 APLU Annual Meeting on November 10-12, 2024 in Orlando, Florida for an unparalleled gathering of thought leaders and innovators in public higher education. The theme of this year’s meeting is Our Public Purpose, which will celebrate and explore the value proposition and mission of public research universities in a moment filled with vast challenges and opportunities.
Learn about the issues facing public research universities across North America while reaffirming the commitment to serving the public good through education, research, and engagement. Register for the meeting online.
Community Conversation: Student Basic Needs
If you are interested in better supporting students who experience uncertain access to food, housing, mental health, transportation, technology, childcare, and other essentials, please join us for an informal discussion on student basic needs. Our discussion will be facilitated by Stacy Priniski, Ph.D., assistant research professor with an appointment at The Hope Center, Temple University. Potential topics of discussion might include our own campus initiatives, expanding the basic needs ecosystem on campuses, ways CUMU can better support your work in this area, and other topics participants bring to the table. In this Zoom meeting, CUMU members will connect with others from our network, share what they are doing on their own campuses, and collect useful resources in a shared Google doc that attendees can take with them as a resource.
Date and Time: Monday, November 4, 2024, 2 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Register today!
Presenting at the 2024 CUMU Conference? Call for Manuscripts
The Metropolitan Universities journal is accepting full manuscripts for the upcoming 2024 CUMU Conference Issue: Beyond Boundaries. The issue is scheduled for publication in summer 2025 and the call is open to presenters at the conference. Amplify your work and learn more about the submission process on the CUMU website.
Manuscripts are due December 1, 2024. Please direct any questions regarding this issue to:
MUJ Dialogue Series: Public Scholarship for Innovative Practice
Exploring Campus-Community Relationships
Moderator: Patrick Green, Editor, Metropolitan Universities
Metropolitan Universities, the journal of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, provides an opportunity for scholarly peer-reviewed online publication that centers the relationship between communities and campuses. In this webinar series, authors and editors discuss key ideas from the most recent issue and invite readers to join in the work of connecting our scholarship to our practice.
In a recent issue, a variety of authors composed research and praxis articles exploring various facets of campus-community relationships. From case studies on anchor institution models and place-based education to exploration of dual enrollment, community partnerships, trauma-informed practices, and global education in online spaces, this issue broadly addresses complex themes inquiring into higher education and community relationships. How do we deepen our institutional engagement with community, overcome barriers, increase access, and foster student success?
This session takes place on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Register for this webinar today!
AITF Newsletter - October 2024
The Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF) October 2024 Newsletter is out! Check it out!
Exploring the Knowledge of Worldview Frameworks
In the third in the AAC&U-CILMAR Global Learning Webinar Series, students’ understanding of the history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices of other cultures is often superficial, at best. But as their knowledge of worldview frameworks deepens, students demonstrate an increasingly sophisticated understanding of these complex cultural elements and their importance to members of other cultures. But what exactly is knowledge of worldview frameworks, why is it important, and how can it be measured? What forms of teaching and learning are most effective in supporting student progress on this key dimension of intercultural knowledge and competence?
For answers to these questions, join us on Wednesday. November 6 at 12 p.m. ET for a 90-minute webinar presented in partnership with the Purdue University Center for Intercultural Learning, Mentorship, Assessment, and Research (CILMAR). Register now!
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Greater Hazelwood
Carnegie Library Pittsburgh – Hazelwood
Add some beauty to your yard with trees and shrubs from Tree Pittsburgh! Register online today and pick up on Saturday, November 9, 2024, anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Hazelwood Carnegie Library!
Career Counseling in Hazelwood
Are you or someone you know looking to get connected to employment opportunities within the University of Pittsburgh? Interested in career counseling, resume/cover letter support, and University employment workshops? Connect with Celiwe Jones on Nov. 14 or Dec. 12 at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood (5006 Second Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207) anytime from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can also connect with Celiwe directly at crj44@pitt.edu or 412-290-2285.
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Hill District
Pitt Jazz In the Hill
The next Pitt Jazz in the Hill session takes place on November 13, 2024 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Engagement Center in the Hill District, 1908 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The session will be Aaron J. Johnson presents "Jazz and the Gospel Truth."
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Homewood
Book Club: Poverty in America
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh is hosting a five-week discussion course titled "Book Club: Poverty in America" led by Dr. Ralph Bangs. The class will be ready book titles: "White Poverty," "Poverty, By America," " Injustice of Place," Poverty in the Pandemic," and "Broke in America." These classes will be hybrid and can be attended online or at the Community Engagement Center in Homewood (622 N. Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208).
The next session takes place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
For more information about this course and other courses for adults 50 or better, check out olli.pitt.edu.
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The Office of Engagement and Community Affairs distributes a variety of newsletters full of community updates, volunteer opportunities, and more. Sign up for all of our newsletters, or share this link with a friend, to get connected today! www.community.pitt.edu/newsletter
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