Register as a Regional Alliance

Contact InformationAlliance Leader
First Name

Last Name

Alliance Leader Email

Alliance Leader Institution/Organization

Name of person responding to survey (if different than above)

Email of person responding to survey (if different than above)

Alliance InformationRegion
Short name or description of the geographic area of participants the alliance will include,
For example: Inland Southern California, Oklahoma Tribal Nations, West Atlanta

Alliance Co-Leader
In the boxes below, add the name and institution/organization of the alliance co-leader. If you have more alliance leaders you will have the opportunity to add them after submitting this form.
Alliance Co-Leader Name

Alliance Co-Leader Institution/Organization

Alliance Banner

(Optional) Upload an image to use as the banner for your Regional Alliance page. The imagery should be representative of the geography of your region. If you do not provide an image we will find something applicable.
Dimensions: 300 pixels tall by 1200 pixels wide. Format: PNG, TIFF, or JPEG.

Upload your banner image

All uploaded files are public unless you are in a private workspace

Title: A descriptive, human readable title.

e.g. 'Student Handout for Sauerkraut Assignment'

Select the file: Make sure it has an appropriate suffix (e.g. .doc) or specify the type in the Optional Fields below

Description: A very brief description of the file.

Show Optional Fields

File Type:

The system will attempt to determine the correct file type based on the name of the file you've selected. Choosing the correct file type here will override that.

File Name:

e.g. 'student_handout'
This will be the name of the downloaded file. By default the system will generate this based on the title you specified and the type of file. If you specify a name here it will over-ride the automatically generated name. This is generally only useful when uploading file of a type not recognized by the system (not in the list of file types above). In that situation choose File Type: Unknown Binary and include the appropriate suffix in the file name here. e.g. myfile.m3z Avoid spaces or special characters in the file names.

Authorship/Reuse

Either:
I am the author (copyright holder) of the contents of this file and people are allowed to reuse it for non-commercial purposes as long as they give me attribution as described by this creative commons license.
Or

Choose a different authorship/reuse options

Who is the original creator/copyright holder of the information in this file?

Provenance/Acknowledgements

A short description of where the material came from. Include names and institutions of authors and contributors as well as acknowledgment of any work from which this was derived.

Reuse License

The creator/copyright holder must have agreed to allow distribution of this file through this site.
If you are the creator we strongly encourage you to select the CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike option.

If none of the above licenses apply describe the conditions under which this material appears on this site as well as any information about reuse beyond this site.

More Information about reuse and choosing a license

Distributing information on the web generally requires the permission of the copyright holder--usually the original creator. Providing the information we request here will help visitors to this site understand the ways in which they may (legally) use what they find.

If you created this file (and haven't signed away your copyright) then we'd encourage you to select the CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike option. You'll retain the copyright to your file and can do as you please with it in the future. Through this choice you are also explicitly allowing others to reuse that file as long as they give you attribution, and don't use it for commercial purposes.

If the file (or content within it) was created by others you'll need their permission. If it predates 1923 or was created by a U.S federal employee (as part of their job) it is likely in the public domain (and we can all do as we choose with it). The original author may also have explicitly stated how it may be reused (e.g. through a creative commons license). You can describe the licensing/reuse situation in the box above.

Without permission you should not upload the file. There are several options in this case:

You can contact the original author to get permission.
You can provide a link to (or a description of how to get) the original material rather than uploading it here.
You can find a substitute that isn't encumbered by copyright.
You can create a substitute yourself. Remember, ideas can't be copyrighted, only particular expressions of those ideas. Of course you'll want to give credit the original author.

The Stanford Copyright and Fair Use Center has more good information about copyright as it applies to academic settings.

Alliance GoalsPathway goals
What is the shared vision of your regional alliance? What regional challenges are being addressed by your alliance?

Approaches to accomplish goals
What approaches have you taken or will you take to accomplish your goals?

SuccessesHow have your alliance and/or pathway been successful so far?

Pathway ElementsDescribe your alliance's pathway map
How are you connecting learning opportunities at multiple education levels?

Pathway map
Upload a pathway map that documents learning opportunities connected by your Regional Alliance. The map should include:

Your map should show how learning activities at multiple education levels are connected to each other and to geoscience careers.
At each level of opportunities, classroom learning is coupled with opportunities to use knowledge in community service. On the map, identify the types of learning activities (traditional classroom, community informal learning, service learning, and so on)
Numbers corresponding to specific pathway elements (activities) that your Regional Alliance has organized or participated in (described below).

Pathway map upload

All uploaded files are public unless you are in a private workspace

Title: A descriptive, human readable title.

e.g. 'Student Handout for Sauerkraut Assignment'

Select the file: Make sure it has an appropriate suffix (e.g. .doc) or specify the type in the Optional Fields below

Description: A very brief description of the file.

Show Optional Fields

File Type:

The system will attempt to determine the correct file type based on the name of the file you've selected. Choosing the correct file type here will override that.

File Name:

e.g. 'student_handout'
This will be the name of the downloaded file. By default the system will generate this based on the title you specified and the type of file. If you specify a name here it will over-ride the automatically generated name. This is generally only useful when uploading file of a type not recognized by the system (not in the list of file types above). In that situation choose File Type: Unknown Binary and include the appropriate suffix in the file name here. e.g. myfile.m3z Avoid spaces or special characters in the file names.

Authorship/Reuse

Either:
I am the author (copyright holder) of the contents of this file and people are allowed to reuse it for non-commercial purposes as long as they give me attribution as described by this creative commons license.
Or

Choose a different authorship/reuse options

Who is the original creator/copyright holder of the information in this file?

Provenance/Acknowledgements

A short description of where the material came from. Include names and institutions of authors and contributors as well as acknowledgment of any work from which this was derived.

Reuse License

The creator/copyright holder must have agreed to allow distribution of this file through this site.
If you are the creator we strongly encourage you to select the CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike option.

If none of the above licenses apply describe the conditions under which this material appears on this site as well as any information about reuse beyond this site.

More Information about reuse and choosing a license

Distributing information on the web generally requires the permission of the copyright holder--usually the original creator. Providing the information we request here will help visitors to this site understand the ways in which they may (legally) use what they find.

If you created this file (and haven't signed away your copyright) then we'd encourage you to select the CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike option. You'll retain the copyright to your file and can do as you please with it in the future. Through this choice you are also explicitly allowing others to reuse that file as long as they give you attribution, and don't use it for commercial purposes.

If the file (or content within it) was created by others you'll need their permission. If it predates 1923 or was created by a U.S federal employee (as part of their job) it is likely in the public domain (and we can all do as we choose with it). The original author may also have explicitly stated how it may be reused (e.g. through a creative commons license). You can describe the licensing/reuse situation in the box above.

Without permission you should not upload the file. There are several options in this case:

You can contact the original author to get permission.
You can provide a link to (or a description of how to get) the original material rather than uploading it here.
You can find a substitute that isn't encumbered by copyright.
You can create a substitute yourself. Remember, ideas can't be copyrighted, only particular expressions of those ideas. Of course you'll want to give credit the original author.

The Stanford Copyright and Fair Use Center has more good information about copyright as it applies to academic settings.

Pathway elements and activities
Please describe any numbered activities in your pathway map. A numbered list will make it easier for readers to understand which activities correspond to which descriptions.

Pathway Development CriteriaEmbedding in the local community
How is your alliance (or how does your alliance plan to become) embedded in the local community? Who are you bringing together and why do you think they are the right people? Who stands out as local champions?

Process to get community input
What is your process to get community input? If you have already gotten input, what did you learn and how did it help you and the community in decision-making and next steps?

Using geoscience to address a local need or problem
How are you using geoscience to address a local need or problem? How do you envision geoscience contributing to your alliance's ability to address this problem and how you anticipate engaging geoscientists in the larger community?

Connect learning opportunities at multiple educational levels
Describe how you connect learning opportunities at multiple educational levels, referencing those connections on your pathway map.

Coupled classroom and service learning opportunities
Describe how your pathway couples classroom and service learning.

Mentoring and Signposting
How will mentoring and signposting support students in recognizing and navigating the pathway? Please describe how outreach and mentoring/coaching happen in your Regional Alliance. Also describe how you envision students will recognize pathways.

Insights for other Regional AlliancesPlease provide insights, tips, or suggestions for others who are are building Regional Alliances.

Publications and PresentationsAdd references to any publications or presentations related to your Regional Alliance. Separate each with a return.