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FOR-228: Making Field Schools More Accessible: Learning and Building from Current Programs
Time:
Friday, 05/Jan/2024:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Session Chair: Sara Ayers-Rigsby
Location:OCC 207
Oakland Convention Center
Level 2 / Room 207
Session Abstract
Training in archaeological fieldwork and methodology is a critical part of preparing students for a full-time career in archaeology. However, a six-week formal field school may not be accessible for students who have childcare or other family obligations, employment outside of school, or commitments that require them to stay closer to home or limit the amount of time available for fieldwork training. How can we as professional archaeologists create field schools that support new voices and diverse perspectives in the discipline? Panelists for this forum will share their perspectives on making fieldwork more accessible, including experience running or attending programs that tried to navigate these difficulties, how field schools support students, and challenges they have faced. We hope that collectively through shared discussion we can improve programming and accessibility for all. Although panelists are listed, the organizers welcome all to attend this discussion and participate.
Presentations
9:00am - 9:15am
Making Field Schools More Accessible: Learning and Building from Current Programs
Organizer(s): Sara Ayers-Rigsby (Florida Public Archaeology Network, United States of America), Sarah Kansa (Archaeological Research Facility, UC Berkeley)
Chair(s): Sara Ayers-Rigsby (Florida Public Archaeology Network), Sarah Kansa (Archaeological Research Facility, UC Berkeley)
Panelist(s): Dan Cearley (Las Positas College), Samuel Connell (Foothill College), Andrés Garzón-Oechsle (Florida Atlantic University), Jay Haigler (Society of Black Archaeologists/Diving with a Purpose), Valentina Martínez (Florida Atlantic University), Gabrielle Miller (Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture), Bonnie Newsom (University of Maine), Christopher Pasch (Montpelier), Paulina Przystupa (The Alexandria Archive Institute/Open Context), Meredith Reifschneider (San Francisco State University)
Training in archaeological fieldwork and methodology is a critical part of preparing students for a full-time career in archaeology. However, a six-week formal field school may not be accessible for students who have childcare or other family obligations, employment outside of school, or commitments that require them to stay closer to home or limit the amount of time available for fieldwork training. How can we as professional archaeologists create field schools that support new voices and diverse perspectives in the discipline? Panelists for this forum will share their perspectives on making fieldwork more accessible, including experience running or attending programs that tried to navigate these difficulties, how field schools support students, and challenges they have faced. We hope that collectively through shared discussion we can improve programming and accessibility for all. Although panelists are listed, the organizers welcome all to attend this discussion and participate.
