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News and Events Do you need to know what’s happening? This page will provide you with information on grants, activities, news, 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.
June 25, 2009: UPDATED & REVISED FAQ for PACC/NYCC Consortium Funding The FAQ for the Student Leadership Programs RFP and the Regional Network Planning RFP have been revised and updated. Updated & Revised Student Leadership Programs FAQ Updated & Revised Regional Network Planning FAQ June 15, 2009: Additional TA Calls for the PACC/NYCC Consortium Funding Opportunity Available. Technical assistnace calls for the Student Leadership Programs RFP and the Regional Network Planning RFP have been added to the schedule. Student Leadership Programs RFP TA Call, 10:00am, Friday, June 19, call 218-844-8230, pass code 312 597 (Registration is not required, but we request that participants contact Kate if they plan to be on the call.) Regional Network Planning RFP TA Call, 2:00pm (EDT), Friday, June 19,call 218-844-8230, pass code 312 597 (Registration is not required, but we request that participants contact Kate if they plan to be on the call.) As a reminder, all proposals are due to the PA Campus Compact office on July 1, 2009, 4:00pm. See the Application Instructions and RFP below for further information. June 9, 2009: Deadline Extended to July 1, 2009: PACC/NYCC Consortium Funding Alert. The deadline for the RFP of Student Leadership Programs and Regional Network Planning has been extended until July 1, 2009. See details from May 19, 2009 below for more information. May 19, 2009: PACC/NYCC Consortium Funding Alert. The PA/NY Campus Compact Consortium is pleased to announce the availability of two Request for Proposals (RFP) through our 2009-2012 Learn & Serve grant initiative. Opportunities for support are available for student leadership programs and for regional network planning. Applications may be submitted for each area. Funding is contingent upon a successful application to Learn & Serve America--Higher Education through the Corporation of National and Community Service by the PACC/NYCC Consortium. We expect to have a decision by mid-June, for project activities to commence this fall. We are initiating the RFP process now, however, with a June 22nd deadline (deadline extended to July 1, 2009) for subgrantees' proposals, to permit subgrantees sufficient time to secure institutional and community commitments and to establish project plans. 1. Student Leadership Programs (RFP and Application and Instructions and FAQ) 2. Regional Network Planning (RFP and Application and Instructions and FAQ) The RFP titled “Student Leadership Programs” focuses on student-led or student-initiated service and service-learning opportunities. The RFP titled “Regional Network Planning" focuses on development of regional networks. Deadline for submitting proposals is June 22, 2009 at 4:00pm. (deadline extended to July 1, 2009) Questions regarding this funding opportunity can be directed to Kate Dantsin, Learn & Serve Project Manager, at kdantsin@paccompact.org. Proposal technical assistance calls will take place as follows. To register for these calls, please contact Char Gray at least two days prior to the call. Student Leadership Programs, June 1st, 12pm-1pm Regional Network Planning, June 5th, 3pm-4pm May 19, 2009: Registration closes tomorrow for STEM Summit next month in Ithaca, NY. Developing a Good Heart in STEM: The 1st Summit on Incorporating Social Justice and Service-Learning in the STEM Curriculum. Click here to go to the event page. April 8, 2009: Scholarship of Engagement Institute, May 20, 2009 at Bucknell University-POSTPONED! The Scholarship of Engagement captures scholarship in the areas of teaching, research, and/or service and engages faculty in academically relevant work that simultaneously meets campus mission/goals and community needs. This event has been postponed until Fall 2009. March 3, 2009: Frank Newman Student Leadership Award The Frank Newman Leadership Award provides financial support and mentorship to assist students with financial need and civic leadership potential to help them achieve their academic and civic goals. Two $5,000 awards are available to undergraduate students at Campus Compact member colleges and universities.
The Frank Newman Leadership Award honors the unique legacy of Frank Newman, co-founder of Campus Compact, by recognizing presidential leadership for civic engagement and exceptional students who have shown potential for civic leadership through community service and scholastic achievement. For more information about the Newman Award and a link to the online application form, see www.compact.org/awards/newman. With questions regarding the award, please contact us at awards@compact.org and include "Newman Award" in the subject line or call (617) 357-1881, x209. The deadline for online submissions is March 20, 2009. February 19, 2009: Service-Learning in the Health Sciences Symposium-Register Now! Through funding from the PACC/NYCC Consortium Learn & Serve grant, a one-day symposium on service-learning in the Health Sciences will take place in Erie, PA on April 25, 2009. The symposium is an interdisciplinary service-learning symposium and is for faculty in the health sciences and will feature workshops in service-learning and course revision. Speaker highlights include Chuck Connor from the board of directors of Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) and the West Virginia Rural Health Education Partnership as the keynote, and Char Gray, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Campus Compact. Participants will receive a $25 stipend, and a copy of CCPH’s Faculty Toolkit for Service-Learning in Higher Education. Registration is limited to 40 participants on a first come-first served basis with an April 8th final deadline. The symposium will be offered to faculty in PA, NY, OH and WV. An electronic registration form is available here. Contact Michele Schroeck, RSM for more information, mschroeck@mercyhurst.edu, 814-824-2471.
Febryary 11 , 2009: PACC's Assessment Institute to be held at Alvernia University on March 27, 2009 This PACC-sponsored practical, hands-on institute focuses on assessment of service-learning for faculty, students, community partners, and institutions through workshops. It will also address assessment design and planning, data collection tools and management. PACC encourages institutions to bring teams (max. 4 per school) consisting of faculty, professionals from community service/ service-learning, institutional research or IT. Click here for more information. Click here for the registration form only. January 20, 2009: Survey on Carnegie Classification Workshops Pennsylvania and New York Campus Compacts will jointly host two events to help member institutions prepare the required documentation for Carnegie Community Engagement designation for 2010. To assist in our planning process, and to make this event most useful to you, would you please complete the following brief survey by February 1st. Institutions that have already received the classification should also complete the survey. It should take about two minutes. Click here to complete the short survey. Questions regarding the survey can be directed to Kate Dantsin. January 16, 2009: Campus Compact National Awards Applications Available. Campus Compact is pleased to announce the availability of the online applications for the Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award (for senior faculty) and the Frank Newman Leadership Award (for students). These awards offer an opportunity for national recognition for exceptional work in civic and community engagement. More information is available at Campus Compact. January 16, 2009: Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagment Junior faculty are encouraged to apply for the Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement, from the New England Resource Center for Higher Education. More information is availabe at NERCHE. January 16, 2009: Community College National Center for Community Engagement Awards. Awards available to celebrate outstanding campus-based service-learning and civic engagement programs that have developed partnerships outside their institutions. The Center seeks nominations for the following awards: Collaborations with Social Agencies; Collaborations with Business and Industry; Collaborations with K-12 Schools; Collaborations with Universities; International Service Learning. More information is availabe at CCNCE January 15, 2009: Campus Compact Annual Survey--Deadline to complete January 23, 2009. Pennsylvania Campus Compact members are reminded to complete the Annual Survey. To complete the survey, please follow this link to the Campus Compact Annual Survey. Questions regarding the survey can be directed to Michele Lowrey.
December 18, 2008: Carnegie Foundation Recognizes Institutions for Community Engagement. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announces the 2008 Community Engagement Classification. One hundred and nineteen (119) institutions were successfully classified . PACC congratulates all of the recipients. PACC member receiving this recognition are: Alvernia University, Cabrini College, Drexel University, Duquesne University, Messiah College, Northampton Community College, Swarthmore College, University of Scranton, and Villanova University. More information can be found at the Carnegie Foundation.
December 4, 2008: Call for Papers Now Available. Developing a Good Heart in STEM: The 1st Summit on Incorporating Social Justice and Service-Learning in the STEM Curriculum. Click here to go to the event page. December 4, 2008: PACC Online Calendar Click here to go to the PACC Calendar November 5, 2008: Campus Compact national office move Campus Compact’s national office has moved from Providence, RI, to a new location in downtown Boston. Click here to view the press release. November 5, 2008: Youth Service America offers Mini-grants A new mini-grant is available from Youth Service America for service-learning projects addressing childhood obesity called the UnitedHealth HEROES. Further information is available here. November 5, 2008: Vermont Campus Compact Call for Presenters Call for Presenters Deadline is December 12, 2008 for the Vermont Campus Compact's Statewide Conference THROUGH A CIVIC LENS: Strengthening Higher Education from Classroom to Community April 1, 2009 The University of Vermont Burlington, Vermont . More info is available here. October 16, 2008: SAVE THE DATE! Developing a Good Heart in STEM: The First Summit on Incorporating Social Justice and Service-Learning into the STEM Curriculum. June 11-12, 2008 at Ithaca College, NY. More info coming soon here! September 18, 2008: PACC/NYCC Learn & Serve RFP Available--Convening Academic Discipline Networks The PA/NY Campus Compact Consortium is pleased to announce the availability of the Request for Proposals (RFP) through our Learn & Serve grant initiative. This RFP titled “Convening Academic Discipline Networks” focuses on faculty-driven projects in the disciplines related to service-learning. Deadline for submitting proposals is October 22, 2008 at 4:00pm. RFP Available Here (Word doc) September 15, 2008: Apply Today for the 2008 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll August 20, 2008: MLK Day Mini-Grants Available Mini-grant Application and other materials here. PACC is pleased to partner with North Carolina Campus Compact and the Corporation for National Service in providing mini-grants to its campuses for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2009. Campuses will be encouraged to implement the MLK Challenge Model, developed by Appalachian State University in 2000. Information about the Challenge Model can be found in the mini-grant application and the MLK Challenge Toolkit. PACC will award $250 each to seven (7) member campuses to support MLK Day events and service activities. Each campus that receives a grant will be expected to recruit 75 student and community volunteers, partner with at least two community organizations, and connect their service to the life and work of Dr. King through education, reflection, and celebration activities. Mini-grant applications are due to PACC no later than 5pm on September 15th. Applications can be submitted via email, but must be followed by an official paper copy with your signature. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Meghan Oakley moakley@paccompact.org or 717-460-6333. August 14, 2008: Announcing the new Campus Compact Leadership Award for Campus and Community Engagement Augsust 14, 2008: PennSERVE message PennSERVE is the state agency for community service, volunteerism and service-learning in the Commonwealth, and administers the AmeriCorps State National Service program with funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Each year, PennSERVE is responsible for submitting to CNCS a strategic plan which outlines our state's broad goals for enhancing the landscape of service. The current strategic plan can be found at the PennSERVE website www.pennserve.state.pa.us via a link on the homepage. In order to make this Plan more inclusive, and representative of the multitudes of programs operating in Pennsylvania, we solicit your input. To what extent does your program or project currently align with the goals set forth in the Pennsylvania State Service Plan? What suggestions, ideas or recommendations do you have to encourage such alignment in the future? As you can see, (VCP/PACC/PDE/CNCS State Office) is a partner with PennSERVE in the designing of this plan. As a key stakeholder, your input is important to us, and we hope to receive information and updates from you on an ongoing basis. We appreciate your assistance as we strive together to improve the quality of life for communities across Pennsylvania. Thank you, thank you.... Karen Kaskey | Executive Director Pennsylvania State Service Plan (Word doc) 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.
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