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The Community Engagement & Volunteer Center (CEVC) has 4 opportunities to share:  

  1. Ready to lead community engagement in your department?

After a successful SCOM pilot, the Community Engagement Faculty Liaison (CEFL) program is expanding—and we are looking for new faculty leaders!

Join us for a Lunch & Learn to explore the paid (stipend) CEFL role and how it supports high-impact teaching and scholarship. We’ll discuss how this peer-led model simplifies partnership development and how you can get involved as a liaison. Lunch vouchers are provided for all attendees. 

When: Thursday, March 5 from 11:00am-12:30pm
Where: D-Hall, Garage Room  
 
  1. Save the Date: Community-Campus Celebration 4/15/26
CEVC invites faculty, students, staff, and community partners to celebrate a year of impactful collaboration at the 5th annual Community-Campus Celebration. Join us for a full breakfast to connect with colleagues and honor the winners of the Community University Partnership (CUP) Awards, which recognize the visionary leaders and collaborators who bridge the gap between JMU and our community to create lasting, positive change.
 
When: Wednesday, April 15 from 9:00am-11:00am
Where: Hartman Hall, Room 2021
 
Nominate a Partner, Faculty, or Student Here. Help us recognize outstanding faculty, students, and community partners. Nominations are accepted until midnight on Sunday, March 15.
 
  1. Save the Date: Let's celebrate! Carnegie Re-Classification for Community Engagement
Join us as we celebrate JMU’s national recognition for community engagement with a special event at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. This “live action press release” will spotlight a long-standing partnership and showcase the transformative impact of our collaborative work. JMU faculty/staff/students and community members are welcome to attend!
 
When: Tuesday, April 28 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (1491 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg)
 
  1. Faculty Funding: Up to $250 for Community Engagement

The CEVC offers micro-grants of up to $250 per faculty member to support community engaged learning (CEL) and scholarship.

  • Use it for: Project materials, partnership resources, or registration fees for CEL-focused conferences.
  • How it works: Funds must be processed as departmental transfer.
  • To Request: Simply email Jenna Piersol (piersojm@jmu.edu) with a brief description of your project/travel and your department’s administrator contact.

 

CEVC Resources for Community Engaged Learning 

A reminder that the Community Engagement & Volunteer Center is here to support you. Our online Faculty Toolkit offers resources for integrating community engaged learning and community-based projects. 

 

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