community engagement at mcc. who are we? shannon snow, assistant director for long range planning...
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Community Engagement at MCC
Who Are We?Shannon Snow, Assistant Director for Long Range Planning and Community EngagementLindsey Spaustat, Community Engagement CoordinatorFort Omaha CampusWe oversee AmeriCorps, Volunteer Services, and Community Based Education
Our MissionTo help support, provide, and/or coordinate meaningful community engagement learning opportunities at MCC. We know we can and will S.E.E. positive results at MCC and in our community by:
Supporting all community engagement activities that take place in and out of the classroom at MCC everydayEquipping faculty, staff, and students with tools and resources that promote meaningful learning opportunitiesEmpowering everyone at MCC with the knowledge and reality that each of us can make a difference
What is Community Based Education?
Community Based Education (CBE) is any type of learning that involves the community including traditional Service Learning projects, tours of the community or businesses, interviews of external stakeholders and more. By expanding Service Learning to CBE, the office is able to provide support to a larger scope of classroom initiatives that engage the community.
CE Examples
Nancy Conrad and Ryan Newton - Leadership ClassDave Horst and Trevor Secora - MCC Cares (Service Project)Human Relations – Service ProjectNanci Stephenson – ReStore event and now class projectSteve Lovett – Sustainability InfusionSusan Trinkle and Miguelito Giroux – Mural ProjectKris Engler – BrownfieldsBooks are Treats and Books by the Busload
External Project Development Process
Application
•Community Based Education Project Application is filled out by the host organization.
CBE Review
•CBE staff review the project based on the criteria outlined in the application. If the application meets the criteria, the project is moved on. If not, CBE will communicate with the host organization regarding the application and make changes if appropriate.
Project Summa
ry Docum
ent
•Once CBE Staff have reviewed the application, they will work with the host organization to put together a Project Summary Document that will serve as a discussion piece for the Academic Deans and Faculty who may be involved in the project. If the project is large in scope, a meeting with the host organization may be held in place of document creation.
Academic
Dean’s Review
•The Academic Dean reviews the project application for consistency with learning objectives and capacity of the Academic Area to do the project. If approved by the Dean the project is moved to the next step.
Executive
Review
• If the project is for a private/for-profit company, or if the project requires substantial College resources it will be reviewed by the Executive Vice President for approval prior to moving to the next step.
External Project Development Process
Find a Facult
y Champion
• CBE Staff will work with Academic Deans to find a Faculty Champion or if appropriate multiple Champions for the project. If a Faculty Champion is found, the project will move forward.
Identify
Project Team
• Once a Faculty Champion is identified, the CBE Staff will identify the project team, project manager, and define the team responsibilities.
Project
Partner
Meeting
• Project manager will coordinate a meeting with the host organization and project team to discuss the academic opportunities around the project. If all parties are in agreement at the meeting, the project will move forward and a project timeline will be established.
Implementa
tion
• CBE Staff will work with the Faculty Champion to implement the project timeline. This includes getting all paperwork associated with the project signed (MOU’s, etc.) and supporting the faculty with project implementation where appropriate.
Types of SupportOutlined on the CBE Project Development FormProvide a list of community resourcesLogistics Support including room reservations, supply pickup, on site support and more.Arrange transportationAssist with paperwork Act as a liaison to other MCC departments and the community as needed
Community Engagement Growth Fund
The purpose of the Community Engagement Program Growth fund is to support Community Engagement efforts at MCC including AmeriCorps, Volunteer Services and Community Based Education. Faculty may request funding for class projects from the Community Engagement Office. Community Engagement Office will work with the faculty to secure Foundation approval BEFORE the project has began.Awards will be first come first served. Maximum levels will be determined quarterly ($250 Fall)Employees may contribute to the fund as part of the employee campaign, payroll deduction or one time gift.
OrgSyncOrgSync
Card SwipeAccountability- All forms needed in one placeCo-curricular TranscriptsePortfolio
Where OrgSync is Used400+ Campuses Worldwide
Lightest – 1 to 3 CampusesMiddle – 4 to 8 CampusesDark – More than 8 Campuses
What should be tracked?Volunteer Hours not tied to a credit class (MCC Cares = 16 clock hours, MLK day = 4 clock hours)AmeriCorps Hours (300 clock hours Minimum)CBE Hours conducted outside of the classroom (HMRL Service Project = 6 clock hours)CBE Hours conducted inside the classroom (Mural Project = 77 clock hours, Sustainability Infused Composition = 45 clock hours)
For in class hours to count, the student must receive a grade of B or better in the course.
Community Scholar ProgramPilot phase 2014-15 Academic YearCBE, Service and AmeriCorps Service Hours count towards recognition.Three different levels of recognition
Community Ambassador (100 clock hours)Community Advocate (150 clock hours) Community Scholar (200 clock hours)
Specific recognition categories are being finalized, possibilities include:
Recognition in graduation programRecognition at graduation through a robe or pinInvitation to a recognition receptionRecorded on official transcript
Community Engagement Opportunities
Fashion WeekBrownfieldsWest Dodge PointeFort Omaha Campus DevelopmentDays of Service
Contact InformationLindsey [email protected]
Shannon [email protected] 402-457-2617
Websitehttp://www.mccneb.edu/communityengagement/
Thank You!!