smith college RECEIVES NATIONAL AWard for work of ccc
As a result of the ongoing work of the Center for Community Collaboration in community-based learning and research, community service, and outreach, in March 2012 Smith College was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Honor Roll recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of exemplary community service and achieve meaningful outcomes in their communities. Selection to the Honor Roll is recognition from the highest levels of the federal government of commitment to service and civic engagement on the campus.
Stewards of the Reef
Each summer, Smith students in the Coral Reef Ed-Ventures program travel to San Pedro, Belize, to promote community awareness of and appreciation for coral reef ecology and preservation. Through creative teaching methods, the students work to help the next generation in Belize to become environmentally aware citizens. Read story >
Students "Learn Globally" by Teaching Women in India
In winter 2010, Dr. Leslie Jaffe, College Physician and Director of Health Services, took a group of five students to India to teach Indian and Tibetan women about a culturally sensitive topic: women's health. The visit was part of his Global Engagement Seminar taught in fall 2010, entitled Global Learning: Women's Health in India. Read story >
Notice Board
CCC sponsors workshop on "Human Trafficking: Perspectives and Activism"
Date: January 22, 2013, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Smith College Conference Center
Description: The Smith College Center for Community Collaboration, along with the Global Studies Center and the Office of the Dean of the College, is offering a multi-disciplinary, one-day workshop to examine the illicit trade in human beings--in Massachusetts and the world. Panelists representing a range of disciplines will present comparative perspectives and discuss local responses, including how students are now or may become involved in anti-trafficking work. A light breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided at no cost. The event is free and open to students in the Five Colleges.
For information: The link to register will be found here no later than January 15. Enrollment is limited to 70 students.
2013 Interterm Science Teaching Opportunities
Dates: Interterm 2013
Place: Public schools in the Northampton area
Description: In January 2013, the Center for Science Outreach and the Life Science Centers of Smith College will each offer a hands-on experiential learning opportunity for Smith students interested in exploring science teaching and helping our local schools enhance their science offerings. If you have ever wondered about what it would be like to teach in the sciences, these two opportunities offer a good way to find out without a heavy investment of time. There will be several preliminary planning meetings during the fall followed by a week of preparation and teaching during the Interterm week of January 14-18, 2013. There will be up to ten positions in each program and there is a stipend for participants.
In the Science Teaching Fellowship, you can expect to develop and research your own science lesson to fill a need identified by a local teacher, and then implement that lesson in one or more classes.
In the Interterm High School Science Teaching Internship, you can expect to develop and teach an established lesson plan in a high school biology class.
There will be an informational meeting about these two programs on Thursday, October 4, from noon to 1 p.m. in McConnell B15. Lunch will be provided.
For information: A poster on both programs may be found here. Inquiries
about the Fellowship program may be directed to Tom Gralinski at extension 3932 or tgralins@smith.edu for an appointment, or visit Sabin Reed 130.
For more information on the Internship program, contact LouAnn Bierwert at extension 3832, lbierwer@smith.edu, or visit Ford 215.
To apply: The application for both programs may be found here. Application deadline is 10/12/12.
NEW!! Community Engagement and Social Change (CESC) Concentration
The Center for Community Collaboration (CCC) invites students to find out about the new concentration in "Community Engagement and Social Change." This concentration will help you link what you are learning in the classroom to the needs and interests of communities locally and around the globe, and make a difference with your Smith education. Please inquire early!
For information: Refer to smith.edu/ccc/concentration.php.
