Location: Virtual
Civic Engagement Across the Curriculum (CEAC) at UMD is a professional development program designed to support the integration of civic engagement experiences into any course, regardless of discipline.
This program is open to all UMD faculty and staff. It is most effective for those who will be teaching a course where they could directly add and/or enhance components of civic engagement or community-based learning. Prior experience with civic engagement strategies or existing community partnerships are not required.
There are two options for engagement in this program.
Option 1: Online Course
- Instructors can enroll in an asynchronous online training series that introduces you to civic engagement frameworks, best practices, and exercises to add into an existing course. The self-paced modules take approximately 10-15 hours to complete.
Option 2: Online Course + Summer Seminar
- Instructors hoping for more in-depth training and support can also enroll in the in-person Summer Seminar opportunity. Prior to the Summer Seminar, participants are asked to complete the self-paced online modules. For best consideration for the Summer Seminar and Instructor Learning Community, apply by March 23, 2026.
- The Summer Seminar will take place in person, on campus on July 14-16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Those completing the Summer Seminar will join an Instructor Learning Community and receive on-going support and consultation through the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters as they continue to develop and/or implement their course. A stipend (approximately $750) is provided for those completing the Online Course, Summer Seminar, and Instructor Learning Community.
We will be hosting a virtual info session on Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. The info session will be recorded for those who are unable to join.
Learn more, register for the info session, and apply by March 23 for best consideration at tltc.umd.edu/ceac. For questions, email ceac@umd.edu.