December 17
2008 |
Duquesne selected for Community Engagement Classification
The Carnegie Foundation selected Duquesne University as one of the 119 institutions that will carry the Community Engagement Classification and is classified for two categories - curricular engagement and outreach & partnerships. Visit the Foundation's press release. |
August 25
2008 |
Duquesne Submits CEC Application
The University's self-study document was used to inform its application to the Carnegie Foundation. A copy of the University's 2008 Community Engagement Self-Study may be viewed in DORI, on the Home tab in the Spotlight channel. |
Jan. -Aug.
2008 |
Self-Study Process Conducted
Interviews with 52 faculty, administrators, community partners, and staff were conducted to gather an exhaustive picture of the community engagement activities occurring at Duquesne University. Stories and illustrations resulting from the interviews will be compiled as part of the self-study document. Fifteen community engagement projects (happening in 07-08) that are representative of Duquesne's community engagement will be highlighted as part of the University's self-study document. |
January 10
2008 |
Duquesne
Declares Intent to Apply
Provost and Academic Vice President Dr.
Ralph Pearson informed the Carnegie Foundation
of Duquesne's intent to apply for the CEC
in a letter to Carnegie Consulting Scholar
Dr. Amy Driscol on January 10.
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| January
8—9
2008 |
CEC
Discussion Meetings Held
Two discussion meetings were held Tuesday
and Wednesday January 8 and 9 to introduce
members of the Duquesne community to the
Carnegie Elective Classification for Community
Engagement.
Nearly 50 people from across the University
attended. They represented units as diverse
as Facilities Management, Academic Affairs,
and the Biology and Special Education Departments.
Lina Dostilio, director of the Office of
Service-Learning, hosted both meetings.
During her presentation, she reviewed the
application framework, highlighted the key
steps in the application process, and solicited
comments and questions from attendants.
Overall, the feedback from participants
was positive, most of whom expressed eagerness
for further involvement. The next steps
in the CEC application process will include
follow-up interviews with meeting attendants
and initial interviews with Duquesne's community
partners. |
