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Community-Based Research Networks, Centres, and Organizations
Community Research Network - A project of Loka, the Community Research Network is a trans-national network of organizations involved in community-based research. Living Knowledge: The International Science Shop Network (ISSNET) - A network and resource for science shops and community-based research centres around the world. ISSNET consists of 13 organizations in 9 countries and seeks to strengthen links and communication between citizen groups, social groups, and research institutions. The International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR) - Promotes research and education in civil society, philanthropy, and the non-profit sector. The website includes links to a number of similar organizations. Canadian Policy Research Network - A non-profit organization comprised of four research networks focusing on a variety of research themes relating to economic and social policy. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) - An arms-length organization that supports university-based social sciences and humanities research and training. The Community-Based Research Network of Ottawa (CBRNO) - Supports and aids the development community-based research in the Ottawa area, in order to benefit the community and improve the quality of life in Ottawa. Community-University Connections at the University of Victoria explores the use of science in environmental and social policy, and facilitates collaborative research and information exchange between community organizations and university-based researchers. The Center for Urban Research & Learning (CURL) - A research center promoting equal partnerships between Loyola University Chicago and local communities. CURL is a member of ISSNET. Progressive Research Portal - Provides a resource and venue for interaction and collaboration between social activists and academics. Sponsored by the CAW-Sam Ginden Chair in Social Justice at Ryerson University. Wellesley Central- Promoting Urban Health - Promotes and facilitates partnerships between communities and research institutions for the purposes of urban health research. Wellesley Central provides CBR workshops, seminars, and funding for urban health research initiatives. Sustainable Toronto - An organization committed to facilitating the development of Toronto as a sustainable community, encouraging a new way of thinking that emphasizes co-operation among and across different sectors of the community, rather than competition. University of Toronto Environmental Resource Network (UTERN) - Provides funding for student-run environmental projects and seeks to improve awareness of and behaviour surrounding environmental issues in the Toronto area. The website also provides information on environmental activities at the university. Canadian Social Research Links - Links to thousands of pages related to different areas of social research
Service-Learning Canadian Organizations The Canadian Alliance for Community Service-Learning The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Canadian Education Association Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education Canadian Association for College and University Student Services Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement
Canadian University Programs Service Learning at Memorial University of Newfoundland Service Learning at St. Francis Xavier University Community Service-Learning at the University of Alberta Experiential Education at McMaster University Project Serve at the University of Guelph The Learning Exchange Trek Program at the University of British Columbia Service Learning at Lethbridge College American Organizations and Programs The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC) The Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL) Learning In Deed - established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation The Education Commission of the States’ Service Learning/Community Service page Campus Compact - a coalition of nearly 600 college and university presidents. National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) National Youth Leadership Council - Discover Service Learning National Service-Learning Partnership The National Service-Learning Exchange - Support and Resources for Service-Learning Practitioners Center for Community Service-Learning at Cal State Northridge Community-Campus Partnerships for Health Effective Practices Information Center American Association of Community Colleges Service Learning Educators for Community Engagement Further Service-Learning Resources Service-Learning Resources - online additions to a list in the May 2000 issue of the Phi Delta Kappan. Mini-Center for Teaching Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture and Society: Service Learning The Big Dummy’s Guide to Service-Learning Sample Syllabi The Canadian Alliance for Community Service-Learning AERA and ASHE Syllabi website project NCTE: Service-Learning in Composition 101 Ideas for Combining Service & Learning Campus Compact - Syllabi Database Community-Campus Partnerships for Health International Community Service Learning World University Service of Canada International Partnership for Service Learning GATE - Global Awareness through experience Global Opportunities for Service Learning Go Abroad |
