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Faculty Resources

 

In order to ensure that PSU faculty are supported in their efforts, the Center for Academic Excellence offers a variety of services, including community-based learning curriculum development, assistance in publishing scholarly works, and access to the latest community-based learning and civic engagement research. Please browse the links below for the full scope of faculty support services offered:

Capstone Resources - A clearinghouse for information regarding the Senior Capstone course offered through the University Studies department.  Capstone Handbooks for faculty, students, and community partners are included.

International CBL - Organizations working to build global networks of individuals and institutions, engaged in community-based work.

Instructional Resources - Information on designing community-based learning courses, such as syllabus design, the community-based learning course designation process and effective reflection strategies.

National Civic Engagement Organizations - Resources for faculty who desire a deeper understanding of civic engagement and the various forms in which it may manifest.

Partnership Literature Review- A comprehensive examination of the current knowledge base about partnerships between higher education and community. The examination was coordinated by Portland State University as a significant component of the university’s Partnership Initiative.

Promotion and Tenure - PSU's complete set of guidelines for all issues relating to faculty promotion and tenure.

PSU Faculty & Staff Research - A listing of the most recently published works on community-based learning authored by PSU faculty and staff.

Publication Outlets - Our continually updated database of publications that consistently accept scholarly work related to community-based learning and civic engagement.