A community of practice is form of "peer-to-peer learning," originally defined by anthropologists Etienne Wenger and Jean Lave as a “group of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.” Think of this as time to build community, share ideas, and discuss the nuances and challenges of teaching CBLR, especially now when AU is supporting community-based learning (and experiential learning) through meaningful fiscal and institutional support.

This group is open to faculty and staff. Unlike a learning community, workshop, or institute, this is a discussion-based, collaborative group; the bulk of the in-person meeting time will be reserved for discussion.

You can build connections, discuss ongoing CBLR concerns, and find ways to collaborate with other faculty and staff engaged in CBLR across the University.