The Atlantic Center for Learning Communities

A consortium of colleges/universities committed to supporting institutions in the region who are developing learning community initiatives. We are a collaborative leadership network dedicated to enriching discussion about learner-centered pedagogies, and the professional development that supports them.

Learning Communities in the Community: Practicing Civic Engagement

October 21-23, 2009

click below for the 2009 Retreat brochure and registration form:

2009 Retreat brochure and registration form

Click here for the 2009 Retreat agenda.

Interactive workshop topics:

Finding, building, and sustaining community parternships
Getting faculty and students ready for service learning
Integrating civic engagement, service learning, and learning communities
Fostering critical reflection and assessing student learning
Civic engagement "101" - what? who? how?
Tips for grant writing for learning communities and civic engagement
Integrating technology with experiential learning programs

Evening receptions/poster sessions will feature information and displays about learningcommunities and community service, service learning, and action research.

click below for a link to the 2009 Retreat site:

Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center , West Hartford, CT

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The Atlantic Center for Learning Communities