is a new professional development program designed to support the integration of civic engagement experiences into any planned or designed course. This program is open to all ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ faculty and staff, especially those who will be teaching a course in 2025-2026 where they could directly add and/or enhance components of civic engagement or community-based learning.
There are two options for engagement in this program.
Option 1: Online Course
- Instructors can enroll in an asynchronous online training series that introduces you to civic engagement frameworks, best practices, and exercises to add into an existing course. The self-paced modules take approximately 10-15 hours to complete.
Option 2: Online Course + Summer Seminar
- Instructors hoping for more in-depth training and support can also enroll in the in-person Summer Seminar opportunity. Prior to the Summer Seminar, participants are asked to complete the self-paced online modules. For best consideration for the Summer Seminar and Instructor Learning ÀË»¨Ö±²¥, by May 1.
- The Summer Seminar will take place in person, on campus on June 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Those completing the Summer Seminar will join an Instructor Learning ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ and receive on-going support and consultation through the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters as they continue to develop and/or implement their course. A stipend (approximately $750) is provided for those completing the online course, Summer Seminar, and Instructor Learning ÀË»¨Ö±²¥. The Summer Seminar is presented by the ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Democracy Initiative, Center for ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Engagement, Teaching and Learning Transformation Center, Leadership and ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Service-Learning, and Department of Resident Life.
Questions? Email ceac@umd.edu.