Pre-Conference Workshops
To register for any of the pre-conference workshops, with the exception of the Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop, visit the main Registration page. The Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop has a separate application process, which is outlined below.
Engagement Academy for University Leaders
September 9, September 23, and October 7
3:00–4:30 p.m. (ET)
Fee: $180
Leading Engagement in an Era of Political Polarization
In a politically fracturing nation, engagement leaders are faced with the challenge of partnering with an array of stakeholders that hold profoundly different visions about the direction of our democracy. How can engagement leaders be successful in navigating this difficult context within the academy and outside of the academy? During this three-week virtual seminar, participants will engage with literature, video interviews, and collaborative problem solving to understand rival beliefs about higher education’s role in society and ways that engagement leaders might bring together diverse constituents to serve the public good.
Outreach and Engagement Practitioners Network (OEPN) Workshop
September 9
1:00–3:00 p.m. (ET)
Fee: $25
Exploring Positive Developments in Engagement
Join the Outreach and Engagement Practitioners Network (OEPN) for a virtual pre-conference workshop that will connect you with other outreach and engagement professionals. You will learn from one another and collaboratively identify strategies to be more effective leaders and change-makers in our field — to the benefit your institution and communities.
Learn more on the OEPN website
Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop (EESW)
September 7–9
Presentations: 3:00–4:30 p.m. (ET)
Mentoring sessions (small breakout groups): 5:00–6:00 p.m. (ET)
This intensive professional development program provides advanced doctoral students and early career faculty with background literature, facilitated discussion, mentoring, and presentations designed to increase their knowledge and enhance their practice of community-engaged scholarship. Participation in the Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop (EESW) is limited and interested applicants must be nominated to be considered for this workshop.