Join a cohort of like-minded peers to support your work in community-based learning.
Our Engaged Faculty Institute provides research-informed practical steps to incorporate community engagement into your curriculum and improve your current community-engaged courses. We offer the Engaged Faculty Institute (EFI Online) twice a year for those interested in teaching community-engaged courses. This online, asynchronous learning experience includes five modules:
- Foundations and Critical Commitments
- Planning and Facilitation
- Partnerships and Engagement
- Learning Outcomes and Reflection
- Assessment and Evaluation
The institute works best for those who are ready to design or redesign at least one specific community-engaged course. It is open to all faculty, including tenured or tenure-track, instructors, and lecturers or adjunct faculty. We also encourage staff who support curricular community engagement experiences to participate.
I was really impressed by how reinforcing this module was for me. I did a lot of these things on a regular basis, but to have it presented to me really built up my confidence. I never “formally” learned this before, so I am happy that I am on the right track. The facilitators made [the course] come alive. I also enjoyed the virtual cohort meetings – that really built community for me in this course.
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Who can participate in EFI Online?
EFI Online is free for individuals from Seed Coalition member institutions. Those from non-member campuses can participate for a $500 fee.
How do I register for EFI Online?
You can register for either the winter or spring session here.
The winter session will take place January 3 to January 16, with an introductory call on December 12. The session will include two calls on January 9 and 16. All calls will be at 11 a.m. The course will open early for those who want to use the winter break to get started. Register by December 9.
The spring session will run from May 20 to June 5. Calls will be on May 20, May 29, and June 5 at 11 a.m. The course will open by May 13 for those who want to start early.
Looking for other ways to engage new faculty or build new skills?
We can provide development opportunities on your campus. We offer two-hour or half-day workshops on community engagement skills and practices, including partnership, assessment, reflection, and more. Learn more about our custom services.
EFI Online uses a curriculum developed by California Campus Compact and Campus Compact of the Mountain West.
