News and Events
Do you need to know what’s happening? This page will provide you with information on conferences, events, grants and funding opportunities and a spotlight of what is happening at campuses in Pennsylvania. If you have an event that you would like to include on this page, please contact Kate Dantsin.
Recent News and Event Announcements (PACC news, funding and grant announcements, campus spotlights, etc.)
Recent News and Events
July 31, 2008: SPRING forward: The Power and Potential of Campus-Community Partnerships
Brought to you by SPRING service-learning (Southwestern PA Regional Network for the Growth of Service-Learning), this symposium will feature Robert Hackett as its keynote speaker. Hackett is the Vice President of the Bonner Foundation and will be speaking on “The Power and Potential of Campus-Community Partnerships.” For the day’s schedule, speakers, and registration information, please visit www.duq.edu/springnetwork.Flyer
May 6, 2008: STUDENTS4GIVING 2008-2009 Request for Proposals: Due Friday, June 20th
Campus Compact and the Fidelity® Charitable Gift Fund are delighted to announce the 2008-2009 Students4Giving Request for Proposals to educate and inspire a new generation of philanthropists in a new era of giving. The Students4Giving initiative will provide colleges and universities with the educational resources and initial funding to engage students in strategic grant making activities within the context of community-based learning. Campus Compact member colleges and universities are invited to respond to this Request for Proposals to be eligible to participate in Students4Giving as one of ten new programs located throughout the country. Each participating school will be allocated $15,000 in assets earmarked exclusively for charitable purposes which will be managed through a Giving Account®, a donor-advised fund at the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. Participating programs will also receive additional funds for administrative support. Proposals must be received by Campus Compact by 5:00 p.m. EST Friday, June 20, 2008. For additional information and to access the online application, visit Campus Compact.
April 30, 2008: Retreat Registration Deadline Extended.
The registration deadline has been extended for the PACC/NYCC Retreat until May 5, 2008. Please register now to hold your spot.
April 21, 2008: 1-day Assessment Institute with Andy Furco at Westminster College, May 15, 2008.
Join other faculty members on May 15, 2008 for a hands-on workshop on the topic of assessment of student learning with Andy Furco, Associate Vice President for Public Engagement at the University of Minnesota. Space is limited. See attached flier for further information.
April 14, 2008: Register NOW for the PA/NY Campus Compact Retreat.
It's not too late to register for the PA/NY Campus Compact Retreat, May 28-30, 2008 at the Bryn Mawr Mountain Retreat and Conference Center. Registration closes on May 1, 2008. Register here.April 8, 2008:* CORRECTION* on Technical Assistance Call Date for PA/NY Campus Compact Consortium Establising and Expanding Regional Networks
The correct date for the Technical Assistance Conference Call for the Establishing and Expanding Regional Networks is April 28, 2008 at 12pm. The RFP and Summary indicate an incorrect date of April 17. Please contact Kate L. Dantsin to register for the call.
Technical Assistance calls for the PA/NY Campus Compact Learn & Serve Funding will be held as follows:
April 24, 2008 at 3pm Developing Regional Collaborations
April 24, 2008 at 10am (EST) Academic Discipline Networks
April 28, 1008 at 12pm Establishing and Expanding Regional Networks
Email kdantsin(at)paccompact.org to register.
April 3, 2008: PA/NY Campus Compact Consortium Learn & Serve Funding Available
Pennsylvania and New York Campus Compacts are pleased to post the Request for Proposal (RFP) for funding through the PA/NY Campus Compact Consortium, Building on Our Strengths, supported by Learn & Serve America. This initiative seeks to encourage institutional change that supports service-learning and capacity-building both within institutions of higher education and their community partners, and community development focused on disadvantaged youth.
Three funding opportunities are available:
1) Establishing and Expanding Regional Networks (Summary) (RFP)
2) Developing Regional Collaborations (Summary) (RFP)
3) Academic Discipline Networks (Summary) (RFP)
For further inquiries or technical assistance, please contact Kate L. Dantsin at 717-796-5072 ext 5 or via email at kdantsin@paccompact.org.
The original Notice of Funding Availability is available here.
August 21, 2007: Technical Assistance for Developing Regional Collaborations RFP
We will be hosting individual technical assistance calls for those members that are interested in the Developing Regional Collaborations RFP (link to page) available through the PA/NY Campus Compact Building on Our Strengths Consortium. Technical assistance will be provided by appointment only for individual campuses/regions. The following times are available for technical assistance: Tuesday, August 21 @ 2pm or 3pm; August 22, 23, 24 or 27 @ 9am, 10am, 1pm or 2pm. To schedule a call or for further information, please contact Kate Dantsin. Technical assistance seekers should have questions prepared at the time of the call to be answered by program staff.
August 6, 2007: New Staff
Please join us in welcoming Meghan Oakley to our staff. Meghan begins work today as the Project Manager for the VISTA Program (link to VISTA page).
August 1, 2007 Request for Proposals: PA/NY Campus Compact Consortium
Pennsylvania and New York Campus Compacts are pleased to post the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Developing Regional Collaborations with funding through the PA/NY Campus Compact Consortium, Building on Our Strengths, supported by Learn & Serve America. This initiative seeks to encourage institutional change that supports service-learning and capacity-building both within institutions of higher education and their community partners, and community development focused on disadvantaged youth.
We anticipate making a total of three awards in the amount of $10,000 to $15,000 for Developing Regional Collaborations in Pennsylvania and New York. Cross-border applications will be considered.
For general information about the funding availability follow this link RFP Summary-Cover Developing Regional Collaboration July 2007.
After you review the summary to view the RFP follow this link developing_regional_collaboration_rfp.
For further inquiries or technical assistance, please contact Kate L. Dantsin at 717-796-5072 ext 5 or via email at kdantsin@paccompact.org.
Pennsylvania Campus Compact VISTA Program
Pennsylvania Campus Compact has awarded 28 member institutions VISTA positions for the 07-08 year.
To learn more about the PACC-VISTA projects check out the following information:
PACC-VISTA Abstracts -- SITE ABSTRACTS 2007-08 -- This document will give you a brief description of each VISTA project.
