Indiana Campus Compact Maggie Stevens Ed D Executive

Indiana Campus Compact Maggie Stevens, Ed. D Executive Director Indiana Campus Compact

Why are you here?

Why is this a session today? • Indiana Campus Compact • Ivy Tech Re-accreditation Process • Ivy Tech 2010 Plan – Strategy 5: Support Community Development through Civic Engagement and Community Service

Overview • History and Mission of ICC • Civic Engagement at Ivy Tech • How can ICC support you?

…advancing citizenship and service as critical components of higher education.

Campus Compact History • Established in 1985 by four university presidents in Rhode Island • The 34 th state Compact office was recently established. • Currently more than 1100 member colleges and universities • Educating citizens. Building communities.

Indiana Campus Compact History • Founded in 1993 by students with presidential support • Initially six institutions, ICC has grown to 45 member colleges and universities • All Indiana public institutions are currently part of ICC

Indiana Campus Compact Mission Indiana Campus Compact (ICC) is a network of college campuses involving students, faculty and staff in servicelearning and civic engagement in order to educate citizens, prepare tomorrow’s leaders, and contribute to the quality of life of America’s communities. ICC supports the integration of service-learning and civic engagement into campus culture by facilitating collaborations, sponsoring programs, sharing best practices, and promoting public awareness of higher education’s role in graduating well-informed, engaged citizens.

Indiana Campus Compact Mission Indiana Campus Compact (ICC) is a network of college campuses involving students, faculty and staff in service-learning and civic engagement in order to educate citizens, prepare tomorrow’s leaders, and contribute to the quality of life of America’s communities. ICC supports the integration of service-learning and civic engagement into campus culture by facilitating collaborations, sponsoring programs, sharing best practices, and promoting public awareness of higher education’s role in graduating well-informed, engaged citizens.

At Ivy Tech, civic engagement involves three major themes: • Service-learning • Volunteerism • Community Involvement Civic Engagement Volunteerism (Individual) Service Learning (Academic Curriculum) Community Involvement (Campus Community)

Civic Engagement "Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern. ” -American Psychological Association

Civic engagement can mean… • • • Reading the paper or watching the news each day; Going to a public meeting – and better yet, speaking! Volunteering for a non-profit organization or activity; Running for office – and better yet, winning! Volunteering for your issue or faith-based organization; • Serving on a public board or commission, or as the member of a club or service organization promoting service or the “public good”. Just to name a few…

Why civic engagement? • • Engagement is part of the Ivy Tech mission responsibility as a Community College Accreditation > %90 of our students remain in community after graduation • Image enhancement • Strengthen bonds with community partners • Service learning has a positive impact on soft skills, academic learning and career development for students

Three Themes of Civic Engagement • Service-learning • Volunteerism • Community Involvement Civic Engagement Volunteerism (Individual) Service Learning (Academic Curriculum) Community Involvement (Campus Community)

Service learning • An active learning experience formally incorporated in the curriculum of each academic program. • It combines community service with preparation and reflection, and it emphasizes an understanding of civic responsibility.

Volunteerism • A decision made by an individual to give time and effort to a non-profit, civic, or faith-based group, or to any organization that provides a community service.

Community Involvement • Active participation in the public life of our service area in a planned, informed, committed and constructive manner where participation supports the common good of the community and the institutional mission of Ivy Tech Community College.

Support for your work through ICC • • • Staff Books, publications Network of people Ideas Sounding board Energy

Some of our Programs • Funding – Community Service Mini-Grants – Scholarship of Engagement Grants • Fellowships – Faculty Fellows – Community Service Director Fellows – Building a Service Engagement Infrastructure • Fun – – – – Awards Outdoor Servant Leadership Program Networking Council Meetings Day at the Statehouse Governor’s Conference Hoosier Scholars Helping Democracy i. Vote

ICC Organizational Structure Presidents and Chancellors Board IU Center on Philanthropy Maggie Stevens Executive Director J. R. Jamison Associate Director Emily Sellers-Christopher PD Grow. Indiana Ameri. Corps* Site Supervisors Grow. Indiana Ameri. Corps* Members Lindsay Doucette PD Constituent Dev. Katy Kaesebier Ameri. Corps VISTA Summer Sharp Office Manager Leah Ross Budget/Grants Mgr. Liza Newman Membership Coord.

Questions?

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