Scaffolding for healthy communities: New CSCCE guidebook out today!

Today we released the third part in our series of guidebooks that explore CSCCE’s Community Participation Model. It focuses on scaffolding – the items that complement programming to lower barriers … Continue reading “Scaffolding for healthy communities: New CSCCE guidebook out today!”

It’s Community Manager Advancement Day! Some ideas to hone your skills and grow your professional network with CSCCE

Today is Community Manager Advancement Day (CMAD), and this year the focus is on professional development for community managers!  What is CMAD? If this is the first you’re hearing about … Continue reading “It’s Community Manager Advancement Day! Some ideas to hone your skills and grow your professional network with CSCCE”

Community calls coming up in Q1 of 2022

CSCCE community calls are a monthly opportunity for shared learning and connection. Members of the community of practice as well as anyone interested in the topic under discussion each month … Continue reading “Community calls coming up in Q1 of 2022”

What’s coming up in Q1+ for CSCCE’s professional development courses?

CSCCE is the leading training organization for community managers in STEM and this year we’re looking to build upon our successful existing courses by adding some new options – and … Continue reading “What’s coming up in Q1+ for CSCCE’s professional development courses?”

Happy holidays from CSCCE! A community potluck to wrap up 2021

Our December community call is traditionally a community potluck, with everyone contributing a little something to the call. We hold space for reflection, make time for intention setting for the … Continue reading “Happy holidays from CSCCE! A community potluck to wrap up 2021”

Inclusive language to support community building in STEM: A new “active glossary” grows from CSCCE collaboration

In October of 2021, CSCCE’s Lou Woodley and Katie Pratt hosted a session at the Inclusive SciComm Symposium to talk about inclusive language. As a result of that session, and … Continue reading “Inclusive language to support community building in STEM: A new “active glossary” grows from CSCCE collaboration”

November’s Community Call: A conversation about community governance

For our November community call (17 November, 4pm UTC / 11am EST | join here) we’re hosting a conversation on community governance. This topic has come up several times this … Continue reading “November’s Community Call: A conversation about community governance”