Monthly Archives: April 2014
Supreme Court Strikes Down Overall Limits on Campaign Contributions
On April 2, 2014, the Supreme Court ruled in the case of McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission striking down limits in federal law on the overall campaign contributions the biggest individual donors may make to candidates, political parties and political action committees. The justices said in a 5-4 vote that Americans have a right to give the legal maximum to … Continue Reading
Program Manager, Pennsylvania Campus Compact
PACC is searching for a full‐time Program Manager to lead, guide and support the AmeriCorps- funded PACC*VISTA program which is aligned with PACC’s strategic initiatives. The Program Manager will provide leadership to the PACC*VISTA program through the administering and developing the PACC*VISTA projects, serving as a liaison between PACC and its national service partners, and increasing PACC’s capacity to serve its members. The … Continue Reading
Alternative break trips and “service staycations” expand student learning, service
Spring break gives students a break from the classroom, but for those who choose an alternative break, learning and service continues. Over the past month, many of our “engaged campuses” organized such service experiences near and far. NC Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTAs (and former VISTAs) helped lead some of these trips, which give college students a chance to visit new … Continue Reading