Gina Stawinoga, Melissa Palmer, Christine

Westerkamp, Christina Luberich, Tiana Sapienza,

Amanda Brullo, Alexandra Corbin, Melissa Sisco

Fostering Collaboration & Community

Involvement in a Campus Setting

Survey Results Volunteering

Showcase of RU Opportunities

Discussion of Next Steps

Agenda

Roosevelt’s Mission Statement: Roosevelt University will foster and support a visible network of action-oriented learning experiences for students and alumni as part of its historic commitment to social justice. Roosevelt University will act as a catalyst in the community through strategic alliances.

“One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes... and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.”-- Eleanor Roosevelt

CCO SurveyWhat have we learned from our

volunteering experiences?

CCO Survey79 RU graduate & undergraduate students were surveyed 79 RU graduate & undergraduate students were surveyed anonymouslyanonymously

Average age: 26 yearsAverage age: 26 years

80% female80% female

Various MajorsVarious Majors

The group reported that:The group reported that:

Volunteering is Volunteering is moderately importantmoderately important

They wished RU offered They wished RU offered moremore opportunities opportunities

Getting involved in volunteering was Getting involved in volunteering was challengingchallenging

Current Activities of RU Students

Obstacles Experienced by our RU Students

Responsibility in Collaboration/Causes

George Bush Presidential Library Foundation(GBPLF); Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA); National Veterans Services Fund (NVSF); Children’s Charity Fund (CCF)

We must know our allies

Considering simpler ways to improve the community from a holistic viewpointConsidering simpler ways to improve the community from a holistic viewpoint

Knowledge of food deserts and the impact of high calorie for on poor communitiesKnowledge of food deserts and the impact of high calorie for on poor communities

Community Needs & Volunteering OpportunitiesCommunity Needs & Volunteering Opportunities

We must ask the question- What can we We must ask the question- What can we reallyreally do to help? do to help?

Allocation of FundsAllocation of Funds

The Cancer Survivor’s Fund pays $.90 in fund raising for every dollar raised. The The Cancer Survivor’s Fund pays $.90 in fund raising for every dollar raised. The National Vietnam Veteran’s Foundation $0.87 per dollar.National Vietnam Veteran’s Foundation $0.87 per dollar.

See www.charitynavigator.orgSee www.charitynavigator.org

Legal Standing & RatingLegal Standing & Rating

Insurance Coverage & Liability for Potential VolunteersInsurance Coverage & Liability for Potential Volunteers

S.M.A.R.T Goals

What can we do to help our communities? What can we do to help our communities?

o Volunteering in schoolsVolunteering in schools

-Home-ec classes-Home-ec classes

-Fun recipes-Fun recipes

o Budget planningBudget planning

What RU students would like to do..

Areas of Interest

Campus to Community Outreach Initiative (CCO)

Connections

Rosie Paparella – Enlightenment ProjectRosie Paparella – Enlightenment Project

Greg Jackson – Center for Violence PreventionGreg Jackson – Center for Violence Prevention

Dr. Amy Roberts – Dr. Amy Roberts –

Dr. Melissa Sisco – Dr. Melissa Sisco –

Special Thanks: Dr. Weiner, Dr. Cohen & Doug KnerrSpecial Thanks: Dr. Weiner, Dr. Cohen & Doug Knerr

For more information contact Melissa Sisco at msisco01@roosevelt.edu

Thank you for your time.

“Friends, you and me...

you brought another

friend... and then there

were three... we started

our group... our circle of

friends... and like that

circle... there is no

beginning or end.”

--Eleanor Roosevelt