1. Community-Based Tchng & Lrng 2008 Civic Engagement Award application/nomination

Please use this electronic format to submit your application or nomination for a 2008 Civic Engagement Award

You have selected category I:

Excellence in Community-Based Teaching and Learning

These $300 awards will be given to faculty members who utilize exemplary community-based teaching and learning strategies that enhance student learning and engage in public problem solving.  Award is designated to a faculty member.

Review Criteria: Quality of the teaching and learning will be evaluated on the criteria:

• Teaches at least one community-based learning course per year
• Joins theory and practice that results in students understanding of relevance and application
• Facilitates reflective learning
• Understands and facilitates civic learning outcomes for students
• Demonstrates scholarship related to community-based teaching

Applicant/nominee name (first and last):

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Format: (999) 999-9999

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Please provide a short essay (not to exceed 500 words) addressing the award criteria of Excellence in Community-based Teaching and Learning

Review Criteria: Quality of the teaching and learning will be evaluated on the criteria:

• Teaches at least one community-based learning course per year
• Joins theory and practice that results in students understanding of relevance and application
• Facilitates reflective learning
• Understands and facilitates civic learning outcomes for students
• Demonstrates scholarship related to community-based teaching

Please paste your essay (500 words maximum) here:

Please paste a 75-word abstract of your essay below. This will be included in the printed program:

Award applicants/nominees must indicate agreement to the following by clicking on each item:

If selected as an award recipient, applicant/nominee agrees to attend the Civic Engagement Awards Celebration on Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 3:00-5:00 pm at PSU   If selected as an award recipient, applicant/nominee agrees to showcase their work with a poster presentation displayed at the May 29 event   If selected as an award recipient, applicant/nominee agrees to provide a 3-minute presentation at the May 29 event

Nomination/application submitted by:

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Format: (999) 999-9999