Monthly Archives: September 2011
“Invitation to Service-Learning” Video Released!
NC Campus Compact has released “Invitation to Service Learning,” a video highlighting best practices of faculty who have made significant contributions in the field of service-learning and community engagement across NC campuses. Prepared in honor of the Compact’s tenth year anniversary, the video features six faculty who have received the statewide Robert L. Sigmon Award, named in honor of the … Continue Reading
Campus Corps Program Manager, Montana Campus Compact
The Campus Corps Program Manager is responsible for the administration of a Montana-wide AmeriCorps volunteer program. In that capacity, the role is responsible for managing a multi-phase, robust site development process (including designing and disseminating a Request For Proposals, regularly visiting communities in-person and meeting with potential partners and engaging local MTCC affiliates as partners); Managing a transparent grant competition … Continue Reading
Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Service-Learning, University of South Carolina
The Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Service-Learning works as a member of the Office of Student Engagement to research, develop, implement, and assess initiatives to support and enhance the practice of service-learning and community engagement at the University of South Carolina. The Assistant Director collaborates with a variety of stakeholders including students, campus partners, academic units, and local non-profits … Continue Reading
NC Campus Compact Institutions Commemorate 9/11 with Service
North Carolina Campus Compact members have embraced 9/11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Day of Service activities include: UNC-Charlotte, Campbell University, NC Wesleyan University, Wake Forest University, and Western Carolina University are holding formal programs, services, or ceremonies that include speakers, a moment of remembrance and reflection, a focus on tolerance and unity, flag displays, Color Guard … Continue Reading
We Got Work to Do in North Carolina!
North Carolina ranks 47th in newly released Volunteering in America report. In August 2011, the Corporation for National & Community Service published the findings of their 2010 nationwide surveys which collect data from over 60,000 households, and measure the volunteering activities of adults age 16 and older. You can also download personalized reports for your area on their Export Data page.
Service Learning as Democratic Expression
Guiding my philosophy of teaching is a belief that students are architects of society, not just consumers of it. Together, we examine the ways we have constructed our worlds for good or ill, and the connections that bind us across difference. Continue Reading