Building Student Dispositions for Community Engaged Learning

This webinar introduces dispositions as a framework for students’ community-engaged learning. Dispositions are filters made up of values, beliefs, cultural backgrounds, and prior experiences that shape how we take in information and make sense of it. Too often, student orientation to community-engaged learning is a checklist of signing waiver forms, logging volunteer hours, and meeting minimum requirements. While logistics matter, the heart of preparation for engaging with community is bringing and developing a set of dispositions that foster positive cognitive and affective growth. While many dispositions can contribute to such growth, focusing on a small set of strategic dispositions provides a robust frame for making sense of community-engaged learning experiences. The webinar is structured around six dispositions: open-mindedness, humility, appreciation of community cultural wealth, intellectual curiosity, empathy, and commitment. These dispositions are particularly vital for community engaged learning designed to promote critical thinking and social justice. David Donahue Star Plaxton-Moore

Post Election Discussion

Montana college students are invited to share their election 2020 experiences by engaging in constructive dialogue that fosters democratic engagement across the state. This non-partisan event is sponsored by Montana Campus Compact, MONTPIRG and Forward Montana. Click here to JOIN THE DISCUSSION! Meeting ID: 938 4913 1708 Passcode: 454223 To get a calendar reminder, RSVP to Vanek@mtcompact.org

“Host an AmeriCorps” Open House

Join us online to learn all about hosting an AmeriCorps member. For the link to attend please email an RSVP to Josh Vanek with your name and your organization.

Campus Compact Open House

Zoom

On Wednesday, April 7th from 11:00AM-12:00 PM Campus Compact will host an open house with our national office, Natalie Furlett, director of partnerships and member engagement with Campus Compact, will join staff, faculty and administrators from Montana's higher education institutions to share the most up-to-date set of resources, programs and service available to Montana institutions through their Campus Compact membership. Campus Compact offers numerous communities of practice, a professional credentialing program, a database of syllabi, faculty resources, awards, and numerous other resources. Natalie will discuss these and answer questions. This event is open to all campus administrators, faculty and staff interested in learning more about what their institution's Campus Compact affiliation comes with. Campus Compact Open House: Montana Time: Apr 7, 2021 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umontana.zoom.us/j/94097843398?pwd=cVRkemlqZWUzZXVKR0drZ2RGRzRWZz09 Meeting ID: 940 9784 3398 Passcode: 318834 One tap mobile +16699006833,,94097843398# US 

AmeriCorps Hosting Open House

Join us to learn about how colleges and universities and their nonprofit, K-12, and government partners can host AmeriCorps projects for 2022-2023. Register for the open house in advance: https://umontana.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtcO-spjMsHd2fkswLUiOhjXfdYBsB2VZw

Community Building Institute

Register to attend here. The Community Building Institute (CBI) guides participants towards an intentional approach to community-focused work. Montana Campus Compact expects that participants will walk away more confident in their ability to create high-impact, community-driven programs and initiatives. CBI is based on the community-building cycle. These six steps serve as a model for sustainable community development initiatives. The training is composed of five, web-based, hour-long sessions facilitated by community leaders and experienced nonprofit professionals. Participants have opportunities to interact with trainers and are provided support materials. February 1 - 10:45am-12:00pm | Community Assessment February 2 - 11:00am-12:00pm | Creating Community Awareness and Stakeholder Involvement February 3 - 11:00am-12:00pm | Building Community Advisory Groups February 8 - 11:00am-12:00pm | Strategic Planning and Implementation February 9 - 11:00am-12:00pm | Evaluation for Everyday Use All CBI sessions will be conducted via the Zoom video conferencing platform. Details to join calls and participate will be shared with registrants. Consider familiarizing yourself with the...