We invite you to visit the newly created website containing measuring and monitoring resources.  Access the new website here.

 

A submission by Freesia McKee, Warren Wilson College student, has been accepted for publication in the Undergraduate Journal of Service-Learning and Community-Based Research. This is a new, refereed, multidisciplinary, online journal that invites undergraduates to pursue their own intellectual projects and join the academic conversation on service learning and community-based research.

 

A May 2012 graduate, Freesia submitted her reflection on her Service-Learning course, Cultural Psychology, and their work with the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. 

 

The Community Works Journal, published by the Community Works Institute since 1995, supports teaching practices that build community. The Journal features essays and reflections along with curriculum overviews that highlight the importance of place, service, and sustainability to a relevant and meaningful education.

Annual Student Conference has New Name 

NC Campus Compact received funding to support student engagement in the November 2012 election.  We need your help!  Please complete  this quick survey to help us determine the most effective support we can provide campuses.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/electionproject 

In the fall of 2011 the White House launched the President's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge, an initiative inviting institutions of higher education to commit to a year of interfaith and community service programming. 270 colleges, universities, community colleges and graduate theological schools participated in the first year including ten from North Carolina.

  

The deadline to apply to participate in the 2012-13 program year is June 25, 2012. This is open to all institutions of higher education in the United States.  If your campus would like to participate, you must complete the Participation Form at this link:  http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/list/fbci/campus-challenge.html.

 

On July 9-10, 2012 campuses can send delegations of up to five to a year-end celebration and launch of the 2012/13 Challenge. Held at Howard University in Washington, DC, the event will feature workshops and plenary sessions to help institutions build on or establish new interfaith/community service initiatives. To see an agenda for this event, follow this link: http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/list/fbci/2012-pifcscc-agenda.pdf

 

To register to attend the 2012 national gathering, click here.

 

The main website for this initiative is: http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/list/fbci/campus-challenge.html

 

Additional resources are available here: http://www.ifyc.org/presidents-challenge

  

Cast your Vote for North Carolina!
 Deadline: June 29

 

Mobilize.org recently hosted a competition soliciting ideas from Millenials for increasing civic engagement on their campus, in their community or online. The only eligible states were California, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. There were 10 wonderful submissions from North Carolina. 

 

Voting is now underway so we invite you to check out the Millennial-led project ideas from North Carolina  and cast your vote at http://mobilize-nc.maker.good.is/projects by June 29, 2012.  Please note that you will need to set up an account to vote.

 

The project with the most votes in each state wins an all expense paid trip to Charlotte, NC, a $500 starter fund for their project and the chance to win a share of $25,000 during the Millenial Civic Engagement Summit Award Competition.  In addition, up to 3 more groups/individuals from each state will be invited to participate in the MCE Summit. 

 

The Harris Wofford Awards
 Deadline: July 22, 2012

 

Presented by Youth Service America and sponsored by State Farm, this award was established in 2002 to honor former Senator Harris Wofford. The Harris Wofford Youth Award will be given to a young person (ages 5 -25) who is a legal resident of the U.S. who demonstrates exemplary commitment and action to involve his or her peers in service, youth voice, service-learning, or civic engagement activities. The recipient will receive a $500 award for him/herself and $500 to give to a nonprofit of his or her choice to support program activities as well as travel to the Youth Service Institute. 

 

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Everyday Young Hero Award

Deadline: Ongoing 
 

Awarded weekly to a young person from around the world who exemplifies an extraordinary commitment to service, the Everyday Young Hero Award program is open to youth ages 5-25. Nominations must come from a parent, teacher or other adult mentor. Winners are announced in the NSB, featured on YSA's website and showcased within its social media outlets. Everyday Young Heroes also receive a certificate, award and press release. 
 

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Environmental Solutions for Communities Grant Program
Deadline: July 2

Wells Fargo and the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation seek to promote sustainable communities through Environmental Solutions for Communities by supporting projects that link economic development and community well-being to the stewardship and health of the environment. Eligible applicants include: non-profit 501(c) organizations; state, tribal, provincial and local governments; and educational institutions working in states and communities where Wells Fargo operates. Grant awards will typically range from $25,000 to $250,000.