Thursday, May 5, 2016

Accepting Applications Now - Tulane University AmeriCorps VISTA - Leader & Members

[Announcement from he-sl listserv]

The Tulane Center for Public Service is now accepting applications for our AmeriCorps VISTA team, including both VISTA members and one VISTA Leader.

Interested individuals can apply here. Applications are accepted through the end of May but positions may be filled before then, so don't wait to apply.

Tulane's program offers free housing in addition to the VISTA stipend, end of service award, and relocation benefits. Service begins in July & August.

The VISTA Leader works with our on campus team as a peer mentor and leader and all other VISTA members serve directly with one of our partner organizations in New Orleans. The VISTA team gathers each week on campus for a staff meeting and professional development. Any questions can be directed to mpizzola@ tulane.edu or 504-862-3347.

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Michael Pizzolatto
Senior Program Manager
Tulane University Center for Public Service

504.862.3347

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Community Engagement Admin Conference, June 7

[Announcement from he-sl listserv]

North Carolina Campus Compact’s 2016
Community Engagement Administrators Conference (CEAC)
June 7, 2016, Elon University, Elon, NC
Registration closes May 18

Launched in 2003, CEAC is designed for faculty and staff who facilitate campus community engagement efforts. This intimate gathering offers deep reflection about community and civic engagement work through presentations and workshops, facilitated discussions, and networking.  Learn more here.

Registration here! Cost: $70/pp (participants & presenters)

Join us for this interactive day filled with deep inquiry and learning. It's an event of, by, and for CEAs! 

Sampling of confirmed workshops:
·         When Experts Don’t Know It All: Preparing Faculty for Community
·         Enhancing Campus Election Engagement Efforts
·         Designing and Promoting Responsible Global Service Experiences
·         College Male Motivation for Civic Engagement
·         It’s a Data Job, But Somebody’s Gotta Do It
·         The Role of Spirituality in Social Change and Building Resilience
·         Serving in Place: Planning Local Alternative Breaks
·         Confessions of Reflective Practitioners
·         Supporting Sustainable Engagement: A Case Study on Project-Based Programs
·         Assessing the Impact of an On-campus Student Food Pantry

Leslie A. Garvin, MSW
Executive Director
North Carolina Campus Compact
2257 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 278-7198   Phone
Follow me on Twitter: @garvin_leslie

Uniting campuses, empowering students, impacting communities