Creating Change Through Public Scholarship: Part 2 of 2
Many family scholars enter the discipline of Family Science so their work can affect the lives of individuals, couples, and families in a positive way.
The empirical research scholars produce, however, is often only available in research articles that are behind paywalls, creating barriers to public access. Academic publications also often include scientific jargon that is difficult for lay audiences to understand and apply.
Thus, the need for public scholarship: the intentional effort to create change through the translation and communication of scholarship to those outside of academia. By using a public scholarship framework, Family Scientists focused on the generation of evidence-based information and Family Life Educators focused on delivering educational programming can partner for the public good.
This two-part webinar series will introduce you to the value of public scholarship, discuss the benefits and barriers to engaging in public scholarship, and practical skills and tools for producing and disseminating public scholarship to make an impact grounded in socially just practice:
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What Is Public Scholarship and Why Should I Do It? — Sept. 17 — This webinar will focus on encouraging partnerships and promoting a culture of public scholarship in Family Science, how to overcome barriers to public scholarships, and next steps for beginning to engage in public scholarship.
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How Do I Communicate My Research Through Public Scholarship? — Oct. 1 — This webinar will introduce you to different modes of public scholarship, as well as to potential uses for the different modes and tools to produce and disseminate public scholarship.
Series approved for 3 hours of CFLE continuing education credit.
Each webinar approved for 1.5 hours of CFLE continuing education credit.
Series Pricing: Includes Sept. 17 and Oct. 1, 2020 dates: $49 for NCFR student members / $89 for NCFR members and CFLEs / $159 for nonmembers and non-CFLEs
Single Date Pricing: Includes 1 date, either Sept. 17 or Oct. 1, 2020: $29 for NCFR student members / $49 for NCFR members and CFLEs / $89 for nonmembers and non-CFLEs
Please note: If you are interested in attending the second webinar in the series, we highly recommend that you register for and attend the first webinar. Though the webinars in this series are also offered for registration individually, they have been designed so the second webinar builds on the first.
Webinar 1: What Is Public Scholarship and Why Should I Do It?
Sept. 17, 2020 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT
Presented by Kale Monk, Ph.D., CFLE, Jacquelyn Benson, Ph.D., and Tashel Bordere, Ph.D.
The first webinar in this series will focus on encouraging partnerships and promoting a culture of public scholarship in Family Science by increasing knowledge about translational science and highlighting its benefits and next steps for engaging with the public.
During the webinar, the presenters will introduce the concept of public scholarship and discuss how it is beneficial to Family Science and to the public, for example, in the ways it can help educate and build community partnerships, sustain Family Science programs, and increase scholarly citations. The presenters will also note barriers to engaging in public scholarship and facilitate a discussion of how to overcome those barriers collaboratively.
You will also be exposed to recommended examples from Family Science programs to generate more ideas and dialogue about public scholarship, and you’ll receive concrete ideas for next steps and how to get started engaging in public scholarship.
By attending the webinar, you will be able to:
- define public scholarship;
- explain how public scholarship benefits those working with families;
- identify solutions to overcoming the barriers to engaging in public scholarship; and
- apply ideas for beginning to engage in public scholarship.
Approved for 1.5 hours of CFLE continuing education credit.
Webinar 2: How Do I Communicate My Research Through Public Scholarship?
Oct. 1, 2020 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT
Presented by Amber Vennum, Ph.D., CFLE; and Kale Monk, Ph.D., CFLE
The second webinar in the series will introduce you to different modes of public scholarship, as well as potential uses for the different modes as tools to produce and disseminate public scholarship.
Specifically, the presenters will review recommended practices for communicating research to public audiences through infographics, short videos, and blogs and microblogs.
You’ll learn:
- what different types of public scholarship can be used for;
- the benefits and drawbacks of the types of public scholarship;
- the skills and tools needed to produce and disseminate different types of public scholarship; and
- recommended practices for maximizing impact and reducing stress when creating public scholarship.
By attending the webinar, you will be able to:
- understand different types of public scholarship tools you can use to fulfill professional goals;
- evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of tools used to produce and disseminate public scholarship; and
- create your own public scholarship dissemination plan based on recommended practices.
It is highly recommended that attendees register for a free account with Canva prior to attending. Information on how to download this software can be found at www.canva.com.
Approved for 1.5 hours of CFLE continuing education credit.
About the Presenters
Kale Monk, Ph.D., CFLE, is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science and state specialist for extension at the University of Missouri. His research is focused on romantic relationships and he has several projects focused on making research public.
Jacquelyn J. Benson, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science and state specialist for extension at the University of Missouri. Her research is focused on intimate relationships in later life and the family context of end-of-life caregiving.
Tashel Bordere, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science and state specialist for extension at the University of Missouri. Her research focuses on social justice issues in loss, bereavement, and coping, as well as on culturally responsive research and programming.
Amber Vennum, Ph.D., CFLE, is an associate professor of couple and family therapy at Kansas State University focused on prevention and intervention during adolescence and emerging adulthood to improve long-term relationship outcomes. Dr. Vennum has received multiple awards for her engaged scholarship and outreach in these areas.
Drs. Monk, Benson, and Bordere are co-founders of the Promoting and Engaging in Public Scholarship (PEPS) program, which facilitates mutually beneficial partnerships between practitioners in the field (e.g., extension professionals, family life educators, therapists) and researchers on campus.
On-Demand Webinar Recording
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Classroom Use
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Single Webinar Pricing
- License for classroom use by one professor is available for $134 for NCFR members, $204 for nonmembers.
- License for departmental use (multiple professors) is available for $184 NCFR member / $324 nonmember.
- Departmental license for CFLE-approved programs is $159.
2-Part Series Webinar Pricing
- License for classroom use by one professor is available for $224 for NCFR members, $344 for nonmembers.
- License for departmental use (multiple professors) is available for $314 for NCFR members, $564 for nonmembers.
- Departmental license for CFLE-approved programs is $269.
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