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Discover the vital role of Indiana Campus Compact (ICC) in enhancing civic engagement and community service at Ivy Tech. This session, led by Executive Director Maggie Stevens, will explore ICC's mission to involve students, faculty, and staff in service-learning initiatives. Learn how ICC supports community development strategies and fortifies civic responsibility in higher education, aiming to educate engaged citizens and prepare future leaders. Gain insights into programs, funding opportunities, and collaborative networks designed to enrich your civic involvement goals at Ivy Tech.
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Indiana Campus Compact Maggie Stevens, EdD Executive Director Indiana Campus Compact
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 34th 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 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.
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 ofservice-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.
Civic Engagement Volunteerism (Individual) Service Learning (Academic Curriculum) Community Involvement (Campus Community) At Ivy Tech, civic engagement involves three major themes: • Service-learning • Volunteerism • Community Involvement
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
Civic Engagement Volunteerism (Individual) Service Learning (Academic Curriculum) Community Involvement (Campus Community) Three Themes of Civic Engagement • Service-learning • Volunteerism • Community Involvement
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 • iVote
ICC Organizational Structure Presidents and Chancellors Board Maggie Stevens Executive Director IU Center on Philanthropy Summer Sharp Office Manager J.R. Jamison Associate Director Leah Ross Budget/Grants Mgr. Liza Newman Membership Coord. Emily Sellers-Christopher PD GrowIndiana Lindsay Doucette PD Constituent Dev. Katy Kaesebier AmeriCorps VISTA GrowIndiana AmeriCorps* Site Supervisors GrowIndiana AmeriCorps* Members
Indiana Campus Compact 317-274-6500 www.indianacampuscompact.org