"Towards a Culture of Engagement"

To support the Auburn Strategic Plan, the Colloquia will provide faculty with research based knowledge and skills in the broad spectrum of Engagement and Service Learning. Leading experts will offer a national perspective through interactive seminars promoting strategies that facilitate both institutional and individual change in educational practice leading "towards a culture of engagement". 

All Colloquia will be held from 12:30-3:00 p.m.

Contact: Joyce Thomas-Vinson, 844-5117 or Email

10/15/09 An overview of Outreach, Engagement and Service Learning,  Barbara Jacoby, University of Maryland, College Park. [Student Center, Room 2222]

11/17/09 Course Development, Course Design and Curriculum Revision, Amy Driscoll, Consulting Scholar, Carnegie Foundation. [AU Alumni Center, Goodwin Rooms]. By request of the presenter: please bring a copy of a course syllabus.

1/19/10 Building Scholarship from Outreach Efforts - Research and Teaching, Symbiotic Relationships, Christa Slaton, College of Liberal Arts, Auburn University, [Student Center, Room 2222]

3/10/10 Documenting Student Improvement and Achievement via Engagement and Service Learning Course Assessment, Sherril B. Gelmon, Portland State University [location TBA]

Sponsorship of Colloquia speakers provided by the Office of the Vice President for University Outreach.