2015 Engaged Scholarship Symposium
The 2015 Engaged Scholarship Symposium featured Dr. Hiram Fitzgerald, University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology and Associate Provost for University Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University, presenting his work on Transforming Higher Education for 21st Century Success.
2015 Engaged Scholarship Symposium Itinerary
8:30 a.m.- Registration
9 a.m. – Keynote address from Dr. Fitzgerald, with Introduction from the chancellor
10:15 a.m. – Student Engagement Spotlight
10:35 a.m. – Coffee Break and Networking
11 a.m. – Collaborative Partnerships
12:30 p.m. – Spotlight on Regional Transformation and Lunch
2 p.m. – Funders Forum
2015 Engaged Scholarship Symposium Breakout Sessions
Economic Transformation
Discussion on establishing partnerships with local government, non-profit, and private sectors to simulate regional growth, create employment opportunities and enhance workforce development. Focus disciplines included:
- Accounting
- Center for Sustainable Tourism
- Computer Science
- Communication
- Construction Management
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Engineering
- Finance
- Geography
- Hospitality Leadership
- Interior Design and Merchandising
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing and Supply Chain Management
- Planning Program
- Political Science
- Security Studies
- Technology Systems
Health and Wellness
Discussion on establishing partnerships that address issues in health care including access, disparities, diagnosis and treatment, prevention and quality of life by resource sharing and fostering development and implementation of evidence-based strategies within communities. Focus disciplines include:
- Addictions & Rehabilitation Studies
- Brody School of Medicine
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Community Health
- Health Education and Promotion
- Health Services and Information Management
- Kinesiology
- Nutrition Science
- College of Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Recreation and Leisure Studies
- School of Dental Medicine
- Social Work
Arts, Culture and Historical Perspectives
Discussion on establishing partnerships that benefit the community through the unique capacities of creative expression, humanities and design, as well as the recognition and understanding of how the combination of public scholarship and applied artistic practice can contribute positively to communities and universities to enrich scholarship, research and creative activity. Focus disciplines include:
- African and African American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art and Design
- Asian Studies
- Classical Studies
- English
- Ethnic Studies
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- History
- International Studies
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Music
- North Carolina Studies
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Theatre and Dance
- Women’s Studies
The Sciences
Discussion on establishing partnerships that involve mathematical and scientific ventures aimed at solving problems through empirical and systematic investigation. Focus disciplines include:
- Biology
- Physics
- Center for Natural Hazards Research
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Neurosciences