What is the Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) Faculty Peer Support?
The Community-Engaged Learning (CEL, aka service-learning) Peer Support Program was developed so that experienced CEL faculty can pass on learned experiences and shared knowledge to faculty new to the field, and to those interested in deepening their expertise and enhancing their professional development. Peer support provides an opportunity to support colleagues, meet new faculty members, and join a community of scholars and engaged professionals.
Who can be a CEL Peer Support?
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What is the value of serving as a Peer Support?
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CEL faculty who have integrated CEL in their courses for two semesters or more are invited to participate. Peer Supports can chose the areas they would like to focus on and the time commitment.
How will it work?CEL Peer Supports will be asked to meet 3-4 times per semester. Meetings would consist of initial introductions, information sharing, and check-in/follow-up. One-time information sharing meetings are also possible. The list will be posted on the CEL Faculty website and matches will be primarily self-initiated during the initial program roll-out, but also made through referrals by Lynn Donahue.
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Through providing peer support, faculty will be able to:
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What are the Areas of Expertise?
Getting Started: Community-Engaged Learning Definition; CEL Criteria; Process
Meaningful Learning: Assignments; Syllabus; Reflections; Assessment; Disciplinary Content Application; Cultural Competency; Professional Skills
Meaningful Community Partnerships: Partnerships; Reciprocity, CEL Project Set-up
Logistics: Scheduling; Transportation; Student Orientation
Other: Shared Community Partner; How to do Client Support; How to do Capacity-Building; CEL in a Discipline, Engaged Scholarship
Getting Started: Community-Engaged Learning Definition; CEL Criteria; Process
Meaningful Learning: Assignments; Syllabus; Reflections; Assessment; Disciplinary Content Application; Cultural Competency; Professional Skills
Meaningful Community Partnerships: Partnerships; Reciprocity, CEL Project Set-up
Logistics: Scheduling; Transportation; Student Orientation
Other: Shared Community Partner; How to do Client Support; How to do Capacity-Building; CEL in a Discipline, Engaged Scholarship
Meet our Peer Supports
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Fernan R. Cepero
Adjunct Faculty School of Business CEL Courses: HRMG 483 fcepero@sjfc.edu Areas of Expertise:
Kermin Martínez-Hernández
Associate Professor Office: ISHS 107 CEL Courses: CHEM 214 kmartinez-hernandez@sjfc.edu Areas of Expertise:
Jonathan Millen
Visiting Assistant Professor CEL Courses: BIO 206 Office: Skalny A235 jmillen@sjfc.edu Areas of Expertise:
Jane Snyder
Experiential Learning Coordinator and Visiting Instructor CEL Courses: PHIL 230 Office: RCW 117A jsnyder@sjfc.edu Areas of Expertise:
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Ginny Maier
Health Professions Advisor Office: ISHS 211 CEL Courses: BIO 110 vmaier@sjfc.edu Areas of Expertise:
Irene Kimaru
Associate Professor CEL Courses: CHEM 315 & 316 Office: ISHS 112 ikimaru@sjfc.edu Areas of Expertise:
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Ron C. Sicker
Visiting Instructor Management Office: SALERN 134 CEL Courses: MKGT 325 rsicker@sjfc.edu Areas of Expertise:
Marta Rodriguez-Galan
Assistant Professor and Program Director, Gerontology Office: Kearney 407 CEL Courses: SOCI 322 & 419 mrodriguez-galan@sjfc.edu Areas of Expertise:
Jim Bowman
Associate Professor CEL Courses: ENG 355; 284 Office: Basil 128 jbowman@sjfc.edu Areas of Expertise:
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