Community as Classroom meets November 21

A series of colloquia with Grand Valley faculty, staff members and community partners to explore community as a classroom continues Friday, November 21, with the topic, “Pairing Student Development with Community-Based Learning.”

The meeting will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Kirkhof Center, room 2270.

Participants will have the opportunity to discuss student development theory and use case studies to talk about how student development and community-based learning come together. Marlene Kowalski-Braun, assistant vice provost for Student Affairs, will provide methods to design in- and out-of-class activities that align with student capabilities and developmental readiness.

 Participants will also:
• Learn about relevant student development theories and how to apply them in a community-based learning course;
• Identify and define student learning and development objectives for community-based courses;
• Explore how to work with community partners to establish realistic expectations for the students engaged in a community-based learning experience.

The series is hosted by the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence, Community Service Learning Center, Division of Inclusion and Equity, Office for Community Engagement, Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center, University Libraries and Women’s Center.