Partnerships: A Journal of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement - Summer Issue

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The summer issue of North Carolina Campus Compact’s online journal, Partnerships: A Journal of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, was just released.

With this issue we welcome new editor Dr. Spoma Jovanovic, Associate Professor in Communication Studies (Community, Ethics and Social Change), at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro (UNCG). Spoma received NC Campus Compact’s 2012 Robert L. Sigmon Service-Learning Award for her commitment to integrating service-learning into the curriculum, training other faculty in service-learning, and sustaining service that has impacted her community and profession.  Spoma will pursue the journal’s vision and engage increasing numbers of faculty and leaders in developing the journal.

UNCG also now serves as web host for Partnerships thanks to the technical team headed by Stephen Dew.  Many thanks to Appalachian State University and Dr. Norman Clark for hosting the journal since it began.

Leslie A. Garvin, MSW
Associate Director &
ADVANCE Program Director
North Carolina Campus Compact
2257 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 278-7198   Phone
(336) 278-2834  Fax
www.nccampuscompact.org or http://www.elon.edu/nccc
Uniting campuses, engaging students, impacting communities

Register Now for the New England Campus Compact Institute on Collecting Community Engagement Data

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Creating a Culture of Collaboration:  Collecting Community Engagement Data

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 9:30-3:00 PM, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science, Worcester, MA

Join the New England Campus Compact network for a day-long institute designed to build campus capacity to collect data around community engagement work.  We will share tools and resources to improve best practices for data collection and allow time for institutuions to network, share best practices + challenges, and create an action plan for campus collaboration.  Teams are highly encouraged to attend, though individuals from campuses are welcome.  Please forward to those on your campus that may be interested (see "Who Should Attend").  

HIGHLIGHTED SESSION:  Perspectives on Community Engagement Data Collection, Locally, Regionally and Nationally (Panel)

• Susan Connery, Director of the Feinstein Community Service Center, Johnson & Wales University
• Fagan R. Forhan, Director of Experiential Learning Opportunities and Civic Engagement, Mount Wachusett Community College
• Christopher Hourigan, Director of Institutional Research, Johnson & Wales University
• Matthew Roy, Assistant Provost, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

Who Should Attend:

• Institutional Researchers
• Community Service Directors
• Grant Writers
• Institutional Advancement
• Chief Academic Officers
• Chief Student Affairs Officers

FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER:

http://www.certain.com/system/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x1291051c4e4

Sponsored by New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts Campus Compact state offices

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Carie Hertzberg
Executive Director
Rhode Island Campus Compact
Hosted at Rhode Island School of Design
mail:  2 College Street
location:  169 Weybosset Street  Room 203
Providence, RI  02903
p. 401-427-6957
f.  401-427-6958

www.ricompact.org

www.ripartnerships.org

Join us for the 2012 Eastern Regional Campus Compact Conference - Moving us Forward: Community Impact and Social Responsibility, Oct. 11-12, 2012 at Dartmouth College, NH - www.ercompact.org

Webinar on Building and Strengthening Campus-based Community Service Programs

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You are invited to participate in a webinar on the Coalition of Projects Model on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 12 to 1pm eastern.

http://www.impactconference.org/webinars

Discuss why it is critical to have a comprehensive program that can house or provide support for all the student-led service organizations and projects on campus.

Learn how organizational structure impacts everything from recruitment to retention, diversity, quality and impact of service, leadership development, student voice, funding, and much more.

The most effective and longest-lasting campus programs in the nation all unwittingly share common structural characteristics. What are they? How can they strengthen your overall program? Come find out how it might help your campus to have a stronger program that engages a substantial portion of the student body is sustained, high quality community service year after year.

Presenters:

John Sarvey

Executive Director, School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs Northeastern University

Heather Schill

Director, Center for Excellence in Learning Through Service (CELTS) Berea College

Nominate a Young Leader for YSA's New National Child Awareness Month Ambassadors Program

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Greetings,

Do you know an exceptional teen or young adult with a passion for creating change? Nominate him or her for the National Child Awareness Month Ambassadors Program, a unique opportunity for service-minded youth, ages 16 to 22, to receive support and leadership training as they develop large-scale service projects that positively impact the lives of young people.

The Youth Ambassadors Program kicks off in September – National Child Awareness Month – with a two-day training in Washington, D.C., where Ambassadors will begin planning service projects. With funding, training, and ongoing support from YSA and the Festival of Children Foundation, Youth Ambassadors will return to their home states to mobilize their peers, engage media and public officials, and raise public awareness around issues affecting children.

Fifty-one Youth Ambassadors will be selected – one per state – creating a powerful national network of young people who raise their collective voice in service to other youth.

Youth Ambassadors receive:

• A two-day training in Washington, D.C. (travel, lodging and related expenses included); • A $1,000 grant from the Festival of Children Foundation to implement a youth-focused service project of his or her choosing; • Ongoing networking opportunities with other Youth Ambassadors across the country; • Ongoing training and project support; • A platform for their cause or issue-area.

Organizations and community groups may nominate youth ages 16 to 22 to represent their state and serve as a Youth Ambassador. Nominees are also asked to complete a short application about their vision for a change-making service project. Nominations are open through July 29, 2012, with extensions available upon request.

For detailed program and eligibility requirements, or to nominate a young person, visit www.YSA.org/grants/NCAM

Best,

Mike

Michael Minks

Director of Outreach and Innovation

YSA (Youth Service America)

1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 | Washington, DC 20005 mminks@ysa.org www.YSA.org | www.GYSD.org

Career Opportunity for a Senior Associate In Community Change Research & Practice

Senior Associate in Community Change Research & Practice (Washington, DC Area) Community Science is growing and needs a full-time Senior Associate to lead and manage community and other systems change research and technical assistance projects for national and local initiatives across the U.S. as well as internationally. You will be working with public agency and nonprofit representatives, community leaders, practitioners, evaluators, and others on federal, state, and foundation initiatives. We are looking for an individual who can help us take the professional practice of social change through science and capacity building to a higher level. We promote teamwork, excellence in our work, and the professional development of all of our community members. We are looking for someone with expert level knowledge, skills, and experience in systems and community change approaches to work on projects related to: Placed based  or community change initiatives focused on health, economic development,  crime and violence or housing for  youth, and families; Eliminating inequities and achieving health, economic, or social  equity; or Community organizing and development, advocacy, community capacity building, or community building.  The successful candidate must be committed to scientific rigor and progressive social change through community capacity building.   Qualifications  The successful candidate must have: Demonstrated expertise in research, evaluation and the practice of community change. Successful track record in leading federal  and foundation proposals and other business development activities Minimum 10 years prior experience in the implementation of research or evaluation of community or systems change projects. Masters or doctoral degree (preferred) in social science, public health, or related fields. Prior project management and staff supervisory experience, particularly in a contracting environment Successful past experience conducting research or evaluation cross culturally. Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research skills Ability to travel Strong communication (written and verbal) skills including publications in scientific or practitioner outlets, facilitation, and professional development programs (e.g. workshops). Salary and Benefits Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. Community Science offers full- time employees a comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans; retirement plan with company match; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; opportunities and funds for professional development.  About Community Science At Community Science our mission is to develop and use the knowledge that can change communities and other systems. Our group practice of social change professionals is committed to building healthy, just, and equitable communities. We are strongly committed to the professional development of our members. Community Science staff provide award winning services to government agencies, foundations, non-profit organizations and community based organization such as: research and technical assistance on community capacity building; evaluation technical assistance, participatory research and learning evaluations; training and consultation on community development, community building, and collaboration; and identification and replication of successful community strategies. Community Science is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a culturally diverse staff to enhance our ability to work with different communities. Visit our web site http://www.communityscience.com for a more detailed description of our organization. Connecting knowledge with social change

This position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. To apply: Send resume, writing sample (single authored), and references to: Community Science - SA 438 North Frederick Avenue, Suite 315 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Fax: (301) 519-0724 careers@communityscience.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE