Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change

Description

Now more than ever, people are seeking ways to affect change in their communities — both locally and around the world. This course is for anyone — from novices to experienced practitioners — who wants to work more effectively with community members and organizations, including through, but not limited to:

community-academic partnerships
social change projects
community service and learning
education and work abroad
traditional and community-based participatory research
non-profit internships
public scholarship
civic performance

Prepare in advance or take this course simultaneously to get the most out of your experience by engaging with communities ethically, respectfully, and sustainably.

Developed by a highly interdisciplinary team of U-M content experts and faculty, this course is designed to be both engaging and challenging, offering an accessible entry into foundational topics as well as a jumping off point to pursue work and further learning in effective community engagement. It is also a toolkit and a roadmap that offers concrete takeaways and resources for working effectively with communities.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn from experienced U-M students, faculty, and staff and local community partners, and you’ll have many opportunities to try out and apply the principles and concepts you’re learning.

No prior community engagement experience necessary.

Subjects

Language

English

Duration

6 weeks

Status

Available

U-M Credit Eligible

Instructors

Jennifer Chizek

Design and Innovation Program Manager, Engaged Learning Office
Community Engagement Course Team

Faculty & Content Experts
Christie Donahue

Former Assistant Director, Center for Socially Engaged Design
Kelly Kowatch

Director, Engaged Learning Office & Adjunct Lecturer
Katie Lopez

Director of Office of Global Activities & Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Carrie Luke

Enrollment Strategist and Implementation Lead
Danyelle J. Reynolds

Assistant Director for Student Learning and Leadership