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 91´óÉñ 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 Community, 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 Community 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 Community. The Summer Seminar is presented by the Maryland Democracy Initiative, Center for Community Engagement, Teaching and Learning Transformation Center, Leadership and Community Service-Learning, and Department of Resident Life.
Questions? Email ceac@umd.edu.