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CNNC Fellows Interest Form

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1. Name*

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2. Phone*

3. Email*

4. Institution / Organization*

5. Role within my institution/organization*

6. Briefly describe your interest in the refugee and immigrant community*

7. Briefly describe any experience you have with the immigrant community or work you have done in or with the immigrant community*

8. Fellows are expected to join one of three subcommittees; these subcommittees meet together to work on a tangible contribution to the work surrounding the immigrant community and report to the larger group. Please read through the following subcommittee descriptions. Rank your interest in each subcommittee, first through third. Subcommittee positions will be assigned based on your preference and interest:*

Enter your first choice in the box. Hit the plus sign for your second choice, and again for your third choice.

Research & Policy

Description: Support scholars, practitioners, and community members in designing and conducting rigorous and ethical research to better understand the experiences of immigrants and refugees. Evaluate the impact of programs that support immigrants and refugees while building the capacities of community organizations in evaluation. This could include grant research, writing and publishing.
Potential Projects:

utilization workshop/training for research rubric and ethical research
Workshop on Research within the Refugee/Immigrant Community

Curricular & Professional Development

Description: Develop curricular/co-curricular and professional development/training efforts with local, national, and/or international schools, colleges and universities, and local/national organizations around issues related to immigrants and refugees.
Potential Projects:

Coordination of a Symposium to present research and issues
Development of shorter presentations/speaking engagements to expand knowledge or engagement with refugee and immigrant issues
Creating a strategy for the marketing and expansion of Forced Migration Minor (UNCG-Specific)

Community Engagement

Description: Directly and intentionally create reciprocal connections and collaborations between CNNC Fellows and community partners (service providers, refugees/immigrants, government agencies, educational institutions, etc.) that bring initiatives, training, and events to the community. Ensure that research and engagement programs are primarily based on the refugee and immigrants’ community needs and strengths..
Potential Projects:

Creating a Resource Bank for Community Engagement
Compile/expand resource/service provider lists to a statewide list for North Carolina.
Facilitate an in-person event to connect researchers, faculty, and service providers.

10. Please indicate your general availability for the Fall 2024 Semester as we try to accommodate schedules for best participation in monthly fellows meetings*

Please add a row if your availability is significantly different for different weeks of the month

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