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WINTER 2013 EDITION
2012 Was A Great Year! 2012 FL|CC Awards Gala
“Service-learning helps create a culture of democracy by connecting people who would otherwise never meet. ”
Dr. Richard Guarasci, President of Wagner College, New York View of downtown Tampa from The Crescent Club, University of Tampa
The 2012 winners of the prestigious Florida
The Florida Campus Compact Awards Gala
colleages, and recognition of outstanding
Campus Compact Awards were honored at
is the premier recognition venue that for-
achievement.
the Florida Campus Compact Awards Gala
mally acclaims exceptional service-learning
Guests enjoyed the breathtaking view
on Thursday, November 8. The Gala was
and engaged scholarship currently under-
of downtown Tampa from the 8th floor
held at the Crescent Club on the beauti-
way all across Florida. In addition to rais-
Crescent Club while a trio of UT students
ful campus of The University of Tampa.
ing awareness, and giving credit to those
provided ambient music. Dr. Richard
Winning individuals and institutions were
who set the highest standards, this event
Guarasci, President of Wagner College
selected from entries from across the state.
is also the only fundraising function that
in New York City, delivered the keynote
In total, 15 Awards were presented, includ-
exclusively supports the continuing mission
address.
ing the Engaged Campus Award and the
of Florida Campus Compact.
Democracy Cup, which is awarded qua-
The evening provided a wonderful oppor-
drennially.
tunity for celebration, fellowship among
>> COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS ON PAGE TWO
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Congratulations to the 2012 FL|CC Award Winners! The finalists and award winners of the Florida Campus Compact Awards are the people who are in the trenches, forging sustainable campus-community partnerships that enhance the collegiate experience and help students become stronger and more active citizens. These awards recognize the outstanding work of faculty, administrators, service coordinators, AmeriCorps VISTAs, community partners and others who make substantial contributions to support engaged scholarship. AMERICORPS VISTA MEMBER RECOGNITION Mr. Steven Carrillo, Stetson University COLLEGE ACCESS & SUCCESS AMERICORPS MEMBER RECOGNITION Ms. Gina McKinney, Polk State College THE DEMOCRACY CUP Miami Dade College, Winner The University of Florida, Finalist The University of Miami, Finalist SERVICE-LEARNING FACULTY AWARDS Ms. Emily Sendin, Miami Dade College (Florida College Sector) Dr. Rachel Newcomb, Rollins College (Independent Sector) Ms. Leandra Preston-Sidler, University of Central Florida (State University Sector) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EDUCATOR AWARDS Mr. Gene Majka, Barry University (Independent Sector) Ms. Elena Rae Schultz, Broward College (Florida College Sector) Dr. Cecile Houry, Florida International University (State University Sector) ENGAGED SCHOLARSHIP RESEARCH AWARD Dr. Jody Lynn McBrien, University of South Florida FLORIDA CAMPUS COMPACT FOUNDERS’ AWARD Established in honor of Congressman Allen Boyd, 2007 Presented to Dr. Laura Osteen, The Florida State University GRAHAM-FREY CIVIC AWARD Established in honor of Senator Bob Graham and Congressman Lou Frey Presented to Dr. William J. Ball, Stetson University CAMPUS-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARDS Polk State College & The Mission, Florida College Sector Winner Rollins College & Fern Creek Elementary School, Independent Sector Winner University of Central Florida & Boys Town of Central Florida, State University Sector Winner Finalists: The Education Effect ~ Florida International University, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, & Miami-Dade County Public Schools The Florida State University Community Ambassador Program Stetson University & United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties University of North Florida & Clara White Mission THOMAS E. GAMBLE SERVICE LEGACY AWARD Established in memory of Dr. Tom Gamble, 2007 Presented to Dr. David Greenlaw President, Adventist University of Health Sciences ENGAGED CAMPUS AWARDS Stetson University, Overall Winner College of Central Florida, Florida College Sector Winner University of Central Florida, State University Sector Winner
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Thank You! This year’s Florida Campus Compact CSD Retreat and Awards Gala were a huge success! Florida Campus Compact sincerely thanks the following individuals, businesses and institutions who donated their time or goods and services to make this possible. We appreciate your support! Hilly Fields Florist, Tallahassee Rapid Press, Tallahassee The University of Tampa, Tampa Tim Yoho Awards, Tallahassee
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Check It Out! 2013 Campus Compact Engaged Campus Webinar Series A series of webinars to encourage member dialogue about impact, assessment and the connection between civic engagement and emergent trends Cost: $50 for members/webinar, $100 for non-member/webinar
Engaged Learning Economies: Linking Civic
This webinar will explore connections between
Presenters:
Engagement and Economic Development
civic engagement and social entrepreneurism and
Dr. John Saltmarsh, Co-Director, New England
focus on areas for strategic alignment. How are
Resource Center for Higher Education
Thursday, January 17, 2013
institutions linking these efforts? Are there focus
Ms. Gail Robinson, Director of Service-Learning,
2:00 -3:00 PM EDT
areas for greatest impact? What are the resources
American Association of Community Colleges
Presenters:
for connecting social entrepreneurism and civic
Dr. Robert Bringle, Kulynych/Cline Distinguished
Dr. Amanda Wittman, Director of Academic and
engagement activities?
Professor of Psychology, Appalachian State
Strategic Initiatives, Campus Compact
University
Ms. Terah Crews, University Innovation Fellow,
The Engaged Campus: Linking Student and
Ms. Lori Moog, Director of Service Learning and
Arizona State University
Academic Affairs
Community Outreach, Raritan Valley Community College
An Engaged Learning Economy connects eco-
Thursday, March 21, 2013
nomic outreach and civic engagement in com-
2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
The Engaged Campus: Approaches to
munity-campus partnerships. This webinar will
Presenters to be announced
Measuring Community Impact (60 minutes)
economies to develop economically vibrant com-
This webinar will involve participants in a discus-
Presenter:
munities. Case studies will be used to highlight
sion about creating partnerships between student
Dr. Barbara Holland, Higher Education Researcher
and discuss approaches to aligning civic engage-
and academic affairs in civic engagement strate-
and Consultant
ment and economic development efforts.
gies. Drawing on the perspectives of presenters
explore the value of creating engaged learning
from both student and academic affairs, we will The Engaged Campus: Linking Civic
share examples of successful models, opportuni-
>>> Click here for more information or to regis-
Engagement and Social Entrepreneurism
ties for collaboration and the outcomes of greater
ter: http://www.compact.org/campus-compact-
alignment.
engaged-campus-webinar-series/
Thursday, February 14, 2013 2:00 -3:00 PM EDT
PRE-RECORDED WEBINARS
Presenters: Dr. Thomas Schnaubelt, Executive Director,
These webinars can be viewed multiple times.
Haas Center for Public Service, Stanford University
The Engaged Campus: Preparing for the
Jacqueline Smith, J.D., Advisor to the President
2015 Carnegie Community Engagement
for Social Embeddedness and Executive Director,
Classification (70 minutes)
University Initiatives, Arizona State University
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President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Applicants for The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll are anxiously awaiting announcement of the 2013 Honor Roll Awardees. Applicants selected for inclusion on this list will be notified February, 7, 2013. The Announcement Ceremony will be held March 2-5 at the American Council on Education Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. “The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, launched in 2006, highlights the role colleges and universities play in solving community problems and placing more students on a lifelong path of civic engagement by recognizing institutions that achieve meaningful, measureable outcomes in the communities they serve. The Honor Roll’s Presidential Award is the highest federal recognition an institution can receive for its commitment to community service.” For more information on The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, please visit http:// www.nationalservice.gov/about/initiatives/honorroll.asp Best of luck to all the applicants!
AmeriCorps VISTA Initiative
Project Host Site Applications for the Florida Campus Compact (FL|CC) VISTA Initiative are now available for new and renewing Project Host Sites for the 2013-2014 program year! Download a Project Host Site Application or contact AmeriCorps Program staff at FL|CC by calling 850-488-7782. The FL|CC VISTA Initiative allows Florida colleges and universities and community-based organizations the opportunity to recruit a full-time VISTA member (subject to available funding from the Corporation for National & Community Service). FL|CC VISTA members work to combat poverty through leveraging higher education resources to build the capacity of local non-profit organizations and through recruiting and training college students to provide college access mentoring for youth. Project Host Site Applications are due to Laryn Flikkema, Director of FL|CC AmeriCorps Programs, by January 18, 2013. If you have any questions about the application process please review the FAQs below or feel free to contact us. Timeline • Dec. 7, 2012 ~ Request for Proposals released • Dec. 13, 2012 ~ 2pm to 4pm web-based Site Supervisor Webinar • Dec. 18, 2012 ~ 10am to 12pm web-based Site Supervisor Webinar • Jan. 8, 2013 ~ 2pm to 4pm web-based Site Supervisor Webinar • Jan. 10, 2013 ~ 10am to 12pm web-based Site Supervisor Webinar • Jan. 18, 2013 ~ Host Site Applications due to FL|CC • Jan. 22, 2013 ~ Host Site Applications sent out for external review • Feb. 1, 2013 ~ Award notifications, MOUs & Cost-Share Commitment forms sent out • Feb. 15, 2013 ~ 2012-2013 MOUs & Cost-Share Commitments due back to FL|CC • Mar./Apr. 2013 ~ Cost-share invoices and payments due • Apr. 21, 2013 ~ 2013-2014 grant year begins >>> Click here for more information: http://www.americorpsvista.floridacompact.org/start.html
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can be great, “Everybody because everybody can serve.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF! The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is a way to transform Dr. King’s life and teachings into community service that helps empower and strengthen local communities. The Corporation provides tools and resources for organizations and individuals to become engaged in service activities to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. on the Federal holiday, including grants to organizations to support volunteer projects across a state or throughout a multi-state. Visit the MLK Day of Service website for more information on how you can get involved and make the King Day of Service, “A Day On, Not a Day Off!” >>>For more information, please visit: http://mlkday.gov/
Get Involved! National Literacy Action Week (NLAW) SCALE, the Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Eduction, is holding National Literacy Action Week (NLAW) from January 28- February 3, 2013. This is a nationwide event centered around the anniversary of the Greensboro sit-ins. SCALE is looking for groups to organize an event that raises awareness or actively combats literacy disparities at any point during this week. Some events include launching a book-drive, creating posters, or holding a banned book reading. No idea is too small! >>>If your organization would like to participate, more information is available at: http://readwriteact.org/events/national-literacy-action-week/
RESOURCES Virtual Service Info Graphics: http://cdce.wordpress.com/2012/06/14/some-options-for-online-service-learners-infographic/ Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement (Volume 16): www.jheoe.uga.edu Online Service Learning Resources: http://cdce.wordpress.com/service-learning-in-online-courses/
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Democratic Devolution: How America’s Colleges and Universities Can Strengthen Their Communities Reprinted from Progressive Policy Institute 10/01/2012 Policy Memo By Ira Harkavy and Rita Hodges In the face of a deepening economic and political crisis, the U.S. political and governing system is deadlocked. We need a new way forward. The old and tired government versus markets debate is just that—old and tired. It’s time for a broader mobilization of America’s civic resources, including the nonprofit sector and especially our colleges and universities. We see government as a catalyst that stimulates new forms of interaction and partnerships between all sectors of society. Based on our experience at the University of Pennsylvania, we believe government should challenge all institutions of higher education (public and private; community colleges, colleges, and universities) to contribute systematically to improving the quality of life and learning in their local communities. When called to service (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) young people have answered the call. Each year, more than 75,000 citizens serve through AmeriCorps alone. But it is not enough to simply call upon college students to serve. Rather, government should challenge institutions of higher education, as well as students, to make a greater contribution to the public good. America’s colleges and universities represent immense concentrations of human and economic capital (with nearly four million employees, 20 million enrolled students, $400 billion in endowments, and $1 trillion in annual economic activity). As “anchor institutions,” they have the potential to be sources of stability and permanence in civic partnerships with government and the private sector to revitalize local communities. For colleges and universities to fulfill their great potential and more effectively contribute to positive change in their communities, cities, and metropolitan areas, however, they will have to critically examine and change their organizational cultures and structures and embed civic engagementacross all components of the institution. Through more effectively targeting existing resources, as well as utilizing both modest financial incentives and the bully pulpit, the federal government can stimulate colleges and universities to realize their stated—but not fully realized—mission of service to society. To realize this potential, we recommend a five-part strategy: First, Congress should create a new federal commission—comprised of local, state, and national government officials along with leaders from the private sector and higher education—to forge civic partnerships with the nation’s institutions of higher education; Second, the commission should develop innovative strategies for integrating federal programs and funding streams, as well as aligning federal efforts with these new local civic partnerships that involve colleges and universities; Third, the commission should promote regional consortia of higher educational institutions to significantly and effectively improve schooling and community life; Fourth, the federal government should create prestigious Presidential Awards for outstanding Higher Education-Civic Partnerships, and; Fifth, government should provide support to colleges and universities based on the “Noah Principle”—funding given only for building arks (producing real change), not for predicting rain (describing the problems that exist and will develop if actions are not taken).
24th Annual National Service-Learning Conference The 24th Annual National Service-Learning Conference, Without Limits, will be held
in Denver, CO on March 13-15, 2013. The conference is hosted by the National Youth Leadership Council in partnership with Earth Force. Nearly 2,000 students and practitioners are expected to attend the conference to explore how youth- along with educators, policy makers, and community leaders- can make a real-world change. The conference will be held at the Colorado Convention Center. For complete information, please visit http://servicelearningconference.org/2013/ * Note: This conference tends to focus on K-12 youth engagement, but collgiate students and practioners may also find it helpful.
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National Service Agency Announces AmeriCorps Funding Opportunities Priority areas include disaster services, economic opportunity, education, and veterans; Governors, mayors get new option to form public-private partnerships WASHINGTON, D.C. – The nation's leading federal agency for service says national, state, and local organizations now have the opportunity to apply for funding that would put AmeriCorps members on the ground to help them tackle challenges facing communities across the country. The Corporation for National and Community Service released the notification of possible funding. The grant competition is designed to help national service programs achieve greater impact by targeting resources on a core set of challenges: disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and veterans and military families. “AmeriCorps members are an indispensable resource for nonprofits, communities, and the individuals they serve,” said Wendy Spencer, CEO of CNCS. “This opportunity is for groups that want to help communities address economic chal-
lenges, prepare and recover from disasters, improve schools, or assist veterans in adjusting to life after the military. They have the opportunity to make a measurable impact through service and thus transform the lives of people in need and the communities in which they live.” The 2013 competition also provides a new opportunity for state and local officials to work together on public-private partnerships. Specifically, a governor and a mayor may identify a pressing challenge and partner with local nonprofits to apply for grant funding to address it. The AmeriCorps State and National performance measures reflect a broader set of agency-wide Priority Measures that will be central to the way CNCS assesses its performances and impact going forward. “The AmeriCorps members work in partnership with state and local partners and community based organizations to transform lives,” said Bill Basl, Director of AmeriCorps “This work brings the country together by uniting individuals behind common goals in a way that's both effective and measurable.”
The AmeriCorps program engages more than 70,000 members in intensive service annually to serve through 15,000 national and local organizations. These members help communities tackle pressing problems while mobilizing millions of volunteers for the organizations they serve. Though the actual level of funding is subject to the availability of annual appropriations, CNCS anticipates it will award new, recompeting, and continuation AmeriCorps grants for fiscal year 2013. CNCS expects the 2013 competition to be highly competitive. Applications are due on January 23, 2013. Successful applicants will be notified by no later than June 14, 2013. Potential applicants are encouraged to utilize the technical assistance made available by CNCS, including FAQ, webinars and a schedule of the agency's upcoming assistance calls. >>>More information on technical assistance, as well as contact information for specific questions, can be found at http:// go.usa.gov/YPR4.
Welcome, Tony Bennett, Florida’s New Commissioner of Education The State Board of Education has just chosen Tony Bennett to be the next Florida Commissioner of Education. Bennett is a founding member of Chief for Change, an education group affiliated with the Foundation for Excellence in Education. “I think we have a great opportunity to capture Florida’s moment,” Bennett said, “to continue to get the results you’ve gotten and to continue to be the example for the rest of the country.” >>>Click here for more information: http://stateimpact.npr.org/florida/2012/12/12/indiana-superintendent-tony-is-floridas-next-education-commissioner/
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New book charts how urban universities can help revitalize their communities The Road Half Traveled Rita Axelroth Hodges and Steve Dubb
Authored by Rita Axelroth Hodges and Steve Dubb as part of Michigan State University Press’ series on Transformations in Higher Education, The Road Half Traveled features ten in-depth cases and examines how universities, by pursuing an anchor institution mission to improve surrounding communities in cooperation with community partners, can positively impact the welfare of low-income residents.
>>> Follow this link for a review or to purchase a copy of The Road Half Traveled: http://msupress. msu.edu/bookTemplate.php?bookID=4344
SAVE THE DATE May 29 – 31, Ithaca, New York 6th Annual Global Service-Learning Institute Student Learning, Community Development: Advancing Equity and Opportunity through Fair Trade Learning Cornell University, New York Campus Compact, Amizade Global Service-Learning The 6th annual Global Service-Learning Institute will build upon established institute strengths in global service-learning pedagogy and program development, while also integrating more explicit attention to best practices in community-based planning, community development, and movement-building within global service-learning. Previous institutes have highlighted encouragement of institutional teams and the opportunity to workshop global service-learning programs during the institute, along with deep collaboration, communication with, and learning from like-minded peers. This year’s institute will provide participants with the opportunity to further develop their global service-learning programs – whether they are novice or advanced – and it will also employ structured consideration of the concept of Fair Trade Learning and its associated commitments to community partners and program transparency. >>> More information to follow at: http://www.nycampuscompact.org/index.html
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The September 11 National Day of Service The first officially-designated September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance was marked by service projects in all 50 states, with tens of thousands of volunteers turning out to paint and refurbish homes, run food drives, spruce up schools, reclaim neighborhoods, and support and honor veterans and first responders. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance was the culmination of a seven-year effort started by 9/11 family members and support groups to establish the service day as a way to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11. Many Florida institutions and students took part in the The Day of Service and Remembrance, including Sonia Khatkhate and Marie Olivas, AmeriCorps VISTAs working with Florida International University, who organized and recruited volunteers for 9/11 National Day of Service. Projects included shoreline clean-up, invasive plant species removal, and plant restoration for a butterfly garden. Stetson University in DeLand observed a day of service, improving the Easter Seals building, and collecting items and cash for AMVETS “Feed Our Neighbors” campaign.
Top Right and Right: FIU students plant a butterfly garden as part of The September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance.
“The attacks on 9/11 were a tragedy, but they reignited a sense of service and civic duty in our country,” said Heather Hamilton, the community organizer coordinator with Stetson’s Center for Community Engagement. “We believe that taking this day to reflect on our values and then take action on their behalf is an important part of our commitment to our community and our country.” Read the Daytona Beach News Journal’s article on The September 11 National Day of service here: http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20120911/NEWS/120919956/1040?Title=Volusia-Flagler-residentsmark-somber-9-11-anniversary
Right: Heather Hamilton, AmeriCorps VISTA working with Stetson University, spoke at a 9/11 National Day of Service Ceremony held in honor of military members and families.
Bottom Left and Right: A field of flags are displayed on campus near the Carlton Union Building during an observance of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, at Stetson University in DeLand, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.
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