The 5th Annual Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Conference, Community-Based Learning: Paving the Way for Change will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Coppin State University. The conference aims to:
? Explore successful service-learning, community service and civic engagement best practices, benefiting students, faculty and community stakeholders.
? Strengthen the capacity of Maryland campuses to create effective, sustainable community partnerships.
? Promote collaborating, networking and sharing ideas among students, faculty, staff and community partners throughout Maryland.
? Deepen awareness around transformational learning and social change.
We are seeking proposals for dynamic workshops that will address the following themes: Academic Service-Learning, Community Partnerships, Campus Community Service Initiatives, Issues in Our Communities, Student-Led Community Service Initiatives, Building a Social Justice Leadership Toolkit, and Career Building for Students and Practitioners.
The deadline to submit proposals has been extended to Friday, January 27, 2012 at 5 pm. Please visit the conference website for more information and to submit your proposal: { http://www.baltimorecollegetown.org/events/service-learning-conference/request-for-proposals/}. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Shawntay Stocks at {sstocks@carrollcc.edu}.
