Convenings
What is a CPED Convening?
The signature activity of many Carnegie Foundation programs is a "convening." The term is meant to convey not only that these meetings are different from traditional conferences, but also that the central feature is coming together. There are five key features that make the convening unique.
- Idea Centered: key questions and proactive ideas focus each convening and engage participants in discussing and defining the future of the education doctorate.
- Mix of Pedagogies: plenary sessions, campus team-work time, structured small groups, presentations and social occasions make up the structure of a convening. We also connect institutions as "friendly critics," who are expected to give feedback and advice about emerging plans.
- Multiple Voices: A crucial component of the CPED convening is the voices of multiple stakeholders—faculty, deans and graduate students.
- Unstructured Conversations: convenings include the all-important social components to build personal connections and strengthen intellectual connections.
- High Expectations: CPED asks each institution team to complete several assignments in advance, which often involve consulting widely with leadership and other members of their institution.
Upcoming Convenings
For general information, agenda, and pre-work for any upcoming convenings, see the following pages.
Previous Convenings
Information about previous convenings is organized by date. Each convening summary includes:
- an overview of the focus
- an outline of the 2 1/2 day agenda
- description of Prework assigned to teams
- a summary of outcomes which have been recorded by our graduate student participants.
When possible, we have attached copies of any PowerPoint presentations and video of speakers whenever possible.
Previous convenings: