by Richard P. Adler & Judy Goggin in the Journal of Transformative Education Vol. 3 No. 3.
Civic engagement refers to the ways in which citizens participate in the life of a community in order to improve conditions for others …
Grinnell College, Published April 27, 2023
Grinnell College’s Social Innovator in Residence Program will provide social innovators from around the world opportunities to advance their work by leveraging the resources of of the College. Goals for the program include fostering …
Published in Bootcamp By Courage Egbude, Dec. 26, 2022
“Systems thinking is a way of approaching problems that asks how various elements within a system — which could be an ecosystem, an organization, or something more dispersed such as a supply …
by Heather MacCleoud, Ph.D.
ABSTRACT
Cultural, geopolitical, and structural barriers prevent many social innovation initiatives from achieving their desired impact. These barriers include social pressures, regulatory burdens, lack of resources (funding, people, knowledge), and inequitable power structures. Fortunately, there are …
Working in the Community
Merrimack College Community Engagement Fellows work hand-in-hand with their partner organizations to make a deep and powerful impact in the communities in which they serve.
Are You Ready to Make a Real …
Students are encouraged to compose 2023 Map the System competition teams by Tuesday, January 31. Delve into issues you’re passionate about and learn how systems thinking can help you approach complex problems through this unique opportunity. Interested students from all …
Monday, February 27, 2023, 9:00-11:00 a.m.; University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; International Ballroom (2nd Floor, room #243) – Iowa Memorial Union
Students across the state of Iowa who are a receiving an Education degree, and would like to work …
Interested in theatre, education, social justice careers, or a mix of all three?? Join us on Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 3-5pm on the 2nd floor of the John Crystal Center (JCC) to discuss the intersection of these career paths …
The Iowa Kitchen offers a service-learning opportunity for two volunteers per month to be mentored by a trained chef, while also serving the community by helping to prepare and serve meals every Saturday of that month. This is a one-month …
