USRN staff development workshop program
Sunday 24 Sep, 4-6pm: City walking tour by Amsterdam Underground
Amsterdam Underground is a city walking tour cooperative, that provides the walking guides with a means of income but also serves as a platform for personal growth and self-reliance. During the walk you will get a unique perspective of the Amsterdam city center through the eyes of someone who was once homeless and struggling with addiction. The guides share their personal stories, revealing how they survived in the hazardous environment of the Amsterdam Red Light District up until their journey to recovery. The initiative aims to foster greater understanding and empathy towards (former) addicts, while combating the stigma they face on a daily basis.
Monday 25 Sep, 9am-9pm: Workshop day including dinner
8:45-9:00am: Welcome in the central hall of the main building. De Boelelaan 1105, Amsterdam
9:00-9:30am: Campus tours, drop off at workshop location
9:30-10am: Coffee & tea
10:00am-2:30pm: Workshop Mixed Classroom Education Model including breaks for coffee/tea and lunch)
In this interactive workshop we will explore the transformative Mixed Classroom Education Model. The session goes beyond theory as you immerse yourself in the model and engage in insightful discussions with colleagues from the network. It's an opportunity to bond, learn, and grow together. We will not only delve into the intricacies of the model but also address the practical aspects of turning a passion project into a successful initiative. We invite you to imagine what you would like to work on within your organization and to share your envisioned approach. Together, we will explore different perspectives and strategies.
2:30-3:00pm Break
3:00-4:00pm Parallel sessions that showcase best practices at VU Amsterdam in university social responsibility
4:15-6:00 pm Drinks and bites, together with visiting exchange partners of VU Amsterdam, including a word of welcome by Rector Magnificus Jeroen Geurts
6:00pm-9:00pm Dinner at vegetarian restaurant and brewery Troost in city district De Pijp
Tuesday 26 Sep, 9am-11am: ExCom meeting
The ExCom meeting serves as a platform for board members of the USRN network to gather and discuss the present status and future plans of the network. We extend a warm invitation to network colleagues to join the meeting as listeners, providing an opportunity to stay informed and engaged in the network's activities.