NC Campus Compact Civic Engagement Institute

2007 Institute Highlights

On February 20, 2007, 150 faculty, staff and students (this included campus teams of up to 10 individuals representing 22 campuses) attended the 2007 Institute on “Developing and Expanding International Service-Learning on Your Campus." Read highlights below.

Click here to download the conference program booklet.

Opening Session

The morning began with a welcome from Larry Basirico, Dean of International Programs at Elon University, followed by two Duke University students sharing their reflections on the transformative power of international service-learning.

Panel Discussion

Dr. Barbara Holland, Director of the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, moderated a panel of international service-learning experts discussing the vital components of effective international service-learning and the distinctions between international service-learning, study abroad and service-learning in a domestic setting.

Panelists:

Dr. Richard Kiely, Cornell University

Dr. Maureen Porter, University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Kalyan Ray, International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership

Workshops

Following the panel discussion participants attended workshops highlighting successful program models.  Topics ranged from "What is International Service-Learning and How is it Applied in Higher Education," to "Crossing Cultures:  Linking Gloabl and Local Service-Learning Abroad."   See the program booklet for details.

Plenary Session

After lunch, Dr. Humphrey Tonkin, University Professsor of the Humanities and President Emeritus of the University of Hartford, gave a plenary speech on "Evaluating and Assessing International Service-Learning." 

Roundtable Discussions

Following the plenary attendees participated in roundtable discussions on the "nuts & bolts" of implementing international service-learning including topics such as "Addressing Safety in the Changing World:  How to be Prepared for any Eventuality" to " Creating a Framework for Experiential Learning."  See the program booklet for details.

Working Session for Teams

The day concluded with campus teams used a planning guide to further explore the questions and issues they need to address to develop or expand internatioanl service-learning on their campus.

Acknowledgements

NC Campus Compact would like the thank the following supporters of this event:

The 2007 Planning Committee:  Nevin Brown, International Partnership for International Service-Learning & Leadership; Shari Galiardi, Appalachian State University; Jenny Huq UNC at Chapel Hill;  Dr. Monica Pagano, Elon University, and Dr. Betsy Taylor, Wake Forest University.  Thank you to Elon University and their staff that participated: Dr. Larry Basirico, Dean of International Programs; J.J. Scott, NC Campus Compact VISTA; Kathleen Edwards, Assistant Director, Kernodle Center; and Michael Williams, Director of Campus Center Operations & Conferences.