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Faculty Civic and Community Engagement

Civic & Community Engagement guide contains information for Buffalo State Faculty interested in integrating community engagement into their teaching and research.

Best Practices

Faculty E-Training Video Series

The following videos should be viewed in sequential order, walking you through an overview of the theory and practice of service-learning, as well as offering support with converting a course to include community-based projects and activities.

 

Module 1: Introduction to Community-Engaged Learning

Module 2: Evidence of Impacts

Module 3: Reflection and Respect for Difference

Module 4: Partnerships and Civic Engagement

Module 5: Syllabus and Next Steps

Taxonomy for Community-Engaged Learning Experiences 

The Buffalo State Taxonomy for Community-Engaged Learning Experiences outlines student learning outcomes for quality community-engaged learning experiences.

Taxonomy, square with four triangles inside with arrows pointing to a diamond shape

 
LEVEL RECIPROCAL PARTNERSHIPS
Entry

Students connect course content with expressed community requests.

Intermediary Students contribute to designing experiences that reflect course concepts and community partner priorities.
Advanced

Students assess the collaboration for the reciprocal benefits to the community and their learning.

LEVEL CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
Entry

Students describe issues of social justice associated with the community partnership.

Intermediary

Students apply course concepts as a means to addressing social issues.

Advanced

Students plan ways to link their academic discipline to their lives as active citizens.

LEVEL RESPECT FOR DIFFERENCE
Entry

Students identify the diverse nature, backgrounds, and priorities of individuals.

Intermediary

Students examine their own values, attitudes, and beliefs as they relate to equity.

Advanced

Students evaluate the effect of stereotyping on community wellbeing.

LEVEL CRITICAL REFLECTION
Entry

Students relate their academic content to their community experience.

Intermediary

Students analyze the impact of the experience on self and partners.

Advanced

Students synthesize information learned to apply to newly encountered situations.

Service-Learning Handbook for Faculty

Service-learning is an important and growing movement in higher education. There is also growing support on campus and in our region for community-engaged learning. This handbook has been written to increase your understanding of service-learning and how it can work in your classes. 

Anti-Racist Community-Engaged Learning Resources

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