Coronavirus and the Engaged Campus

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, more and more higher education institutions are taking steps to protect their students, employees, and communities. These steps have unique implications for community-engaged campuses trying to meet the civic mission of higher education. Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact are gathering resources to help member campuses consider these implications. Always consult health authorities first for the best information on risk and recommended precautionary steps. Do not rely on social media posts for information. Updates are available from local and state public health departments (here are Iowa and Minnesota) and the Centers for Disease…

Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA Now Recruiting Host Sites

We are seeking proposals from member campuses and school or non-profit partners to host an AmeriCorps VISTA member for a year of full-time volunteer service building capacity for projects that mobilize higher education to make a difference in the lives of individuals who live in poverty. Campus Compact VISTA members are leveraged to build capacity in one of four anti-poverty priority areas: Education, Economic Opportunity, Healthy Futures, and Veterans and Military Families. Applications are due January 15, 2020 and the 2020-2021 cohort begins July 20, 2020 (Northeast) and August 3, 2020 (Midwest) Learn more & Read the RFP.

Funding Opportunities available to members and community partners for Nov. 2019

Native-Led Nutrition and Health Advocacy Efforts Funded –  First Nations Development Institute: Fertile Ground Advocacy Campaign The Fertile Ground Advocacy Campaign supports Native-led advocacy efforts to advance new policies and innovative policymaking approaches that will benefit Native American nutrition and health by improving access to healthy foods, reducing consumption of sugary beverages and foods, and strengthening food sovereignty work that is rooted in tradition, culture, and Indigenous knowledge. First Nations expects to award up to seven grants of $50,000 to $80,000 each. Native nonprofit organizations and tribal governments are encouraged to apply by the deadline of November 14, 2019. Grants…

WiCC Regional Meeting Resources

WISDOM One-on-One and Community Organizing Resources from WISDOM, the Gamaliel Foundation in Wisconsin.

MOVING FORWARD AFTER THE ELECTION: Resources for Campuses

MOVING FORWARD AFTER THE ELECTION: RESOURCES FOR CAMPUSES Many of us are thinking today about how to engage campus communities in moving forward after the election. Though we operate in distinct institutional contexts, we may be able to draw upon one another’s work. National Campus Compact president Andrew Seligsohn released a video message on the importance of civic and community engagement in higher education in our new context: “We are neutral in elections, but we’re not neutral about values and commitments. We have a thumb on the scale for democracy. We have a thumb on the scale for inclusion, and…

Professional Development

CCWI works with our Campus Compact partners across the US to link members with special professional development opportunities and to create new opportunities as needed by members. These include meetings, webinars, and workgroups. Wisconsin Regional Network Gatherings: Regional Network Gatherings offer an opportunity to network and dialogue on high impact practices in community engagement. These meeting take place in four regions across Wisconsin each fall. Gatherings are free to students, faculty, staff, and community partners from all member campuses. Topic have included collective impact, strengthening community partnerships, tracking and assessment, and strengthening reflection practices. Best Practices in Assessing Community Engagement Group. The…

Resources

Campus Compact Bookstore Campus Compact members are eligible for a 20% discount on books from the Campus Compact bookstore. Recent titles focus on the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, civic engagement professionals, and assessment. Campus Compact Knowledge Hubs Check out resources developed under the various knowledge hubs on the national Campus Compact website. Current knowledge hubs include: Building partnerships for change Preparing students for citizenship Responsibility of place Institutional capacity Public purposes of higher education Additional Resources In addition, please see the links to the left and the links below for a list of resources developed in past years: Working with…

Assessment Resources

If you’re just starting to develop a new curriculum, measuring and assessing your civic engagement, here is a list of best practices, readings, and resources that may help to decrease the amount of time spent on assessment and increase the amount of time making a difference in the lives of your students and the community. Assessing Service-Learning Assessment, Evaluation, and Performance Measurement: Selected Resources At a Glance: The Impact of Service-Learning Benchmarks for Campus / Community Partnerships Evaluating Service Learning Experiences Methods and Strategies for Community Partner Assessment Principles and Techniques of Service-Learning Assessment Rubric to Assess Service-Learning Reflection Papers…