Workshop Series, Fall '09
People learn a great deal from their involvement in the community, but the learning increases when they are prepared for entering the community, for working with people who are different from themselves, and for critical reflection upon the experience.
This series of workshops is designed to help prepare people for participation in the community and learning from the experience. Sessions will strengthen learning about social identities and interpersonal interactions in culturally diverse communities, and about the community-based organizations and civic agencies in which people participate.
Workshop facilitators will be professionals from area community-based organizations or University staff and faculty. Sessions will feature a variety of learning activities, including information on successful programs and the lessons learned, small group exercises, and practical step-by-step ways for working in communities.
The series is coordinated by the Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning.
Workshop themes and dates
(dates subject to change based upon presenter availability –
please check periodically for updated times and locations)
*SiD* indicates prerequisite for application to Semester in Detroit for Winter ‘10
Entering the community
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
6:30 – 8:30 p.m., 4448 East Hall
"You only enter the community for the first time once." Utilizing an asset-based community development framework, this session will examine ways of establishing relationships with community partners, building trust, understanding styles of communication, and clarifying expectations.
*SiD*
To register for this workshop, visit http://uuis.umich.edu/workshop2/workshopdet.cfm?wid=322
Living in a state of poverty: a welfare simulation
In partnership with Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
6:30 – 9:30, Michigan League Hussey Room
A 3-hour workshop in which participants live in the "State of Poverty" and have a chance to experience some of the stressors and challenges of living on welfare. Through the simulation and debriefing process, participants gain perspective on what it really means to live on welfare today in Michigan. *SiD*
To register for this workshop, visit http://uuis.umich.edu/workshop2/workshopdet.cfm?wid=321
Working in K-12 settings: tutoring and mentoring
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
6:30-8:00 p.m., 4448 East Hall
This session examines issues specific to doing youth work in public school settings, including establishing relationships with students and teachers, building trust, clarifying expectations, and preparing for an appropriate exit. Specific skills for this work will also be featured.
To register for this workshop, visit http://uuis.umich.edu/workshop2/workshopdet.cfm?wid=324
Exploring Social Identity and its impact on our work
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
6:30-8:30 p.m., 4448 East Hall
This session will examine our individual social identities and help participants reflect on how these identities, and the privileges associated with them, impact work and relationships within community settings.
*SiD*
To register for this workshop, visit http://uuis.umich.edu/workshop2/workshopdet.cfm?wid=325
Grant Writing for Students Working with Non-profits
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
6:30-8:30 p.m., 4448 East Hall
This session will feature the fundamental steps in grant writing with emphasis on working with, not for, nonprofit community based organizations in low-income and other areas.
*SiD recommended but not required*
To register for this workshop, visit http://uuis.umich.edu/workshop2/workshopdet.cfm?wid=323
Perspectives on Detroit and the Region in 2009
November 10, 2009
6 - 10 pm, inclusive of travel time
This Session will be presented at UM’s Detroit Center. Bus transportation will be provided from campus.
Panelists will include: Jerome Vaughn, News Director at WDET-FM Public Radio (also UM/RC alumnus); Elena Herrada, Director of Centro Obrero, long-time community/labor activist and candidate for the Detroit Charter Commission; and Matthew Schenk, Chief of Staff for Robert Ficano, Wayne County Commissioner, and former legal staff for outgoing Detroit City Council member, Sheila Cockrel (also UM/RC alumnus). The panel will be introduced and moderated by Craig Regester, Associate Director, Semester in Detroit. Discussion will follow. .*SiD*
To register for this workshop, visit http://uuis.umich.edu/workshop2/workshopdet.cfm?wid=370
Reflection in your community based work
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
6:30-8:30 p.m., 4448 East Hall
This skill building workshop will prepare participants to use reflection to facilitate the learning in ‘service-learning.’
To register for this workshop, visit http://uuis.umich.edu/workshop2/workshopdet.cfm?wid=326
Exiting the community
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
6:30 – 8:30 p.m., 4448 East Hall
This session will examine ways of wrapping up a community-based project, clarifying expectations and bringing relationships with community partners to closure.
*SiD*
To register for this workshop, visit http://uuis.umich.edu/workshop2/workshopdet.cfm?wid=369
Or click here to see all open workshops offered by the Ginsberg Center.