it can be done career and civic integration
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It Can Be Done! Civic Engagement and Career Integration,
Translating Student Passions into Professional Achievement
Hello! Mandy Brookins BlinnAssistant Dean of Experiential
Learning and Director of Off-Campus Programs
I am Matt W. CummingsPurpose Builder, Civic Leader, Digital Enthusiast
@mattwcummings
Hello!
Jazmin LesaneBonner Scholar, Posse Scholar
Coquillette Peer Consultant
B.A. Communications & French
Table Discussion
Table Discussion
◉ Each person pick one service program from your institution◉ Describe program in detail for the table◉ Identify the skills and outcomes obtained from these
programs
10 minutes
For Student Engagement
Hubbard Center
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About the Hubbard Center
◉ Off Campus Study◉ Internships◉ Winter-Term◉ Career Services
Hubbard Programming
◉ Winter Term in Service◉ Servicio en las Américas◉ Service Learning Study Abroad
What Employers Want
◉ Leadership 77%◉ Ability to work in a team 77%◉ Communication written 73%◉ Problem solving 71%◉ Strong work ethic 70%◉ Analytic/Quanitative 68%◉ Technical skills 68%◉ Communication Verbal 67%◉ Initiative 67%◉ Computer skills 63%
Civic Engagement, Spiritual Life, Social Justice
Hartman House2
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“As the DCS Coordinator for the Non-Food Pantry, I
have grown both as a student and as a leader; as
a student I value time management more than
ever and as a leader I learned the value of
communication.” Kereem Vidal ‘17
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“As a senior looking back, I can see that by becoming involved and leading my
organizations, I have become more confident and found that I too have a voice in changing the community
around me.”Sarah Fears ‘17
120k Hours of Service Annually
120k Hours of Service Annually
80 Community Organizations: 15 states, 5 Countries, 60 Locally
120k Hours of Service Annually
70%Students Involved with Service at least once per semester
80 Community Organizations: 15 states, 5 Countries, 60 Locally
Our Community
◉ 15% Poverty◉ 80%+ dont have bachelors◉ 15%+ don’t graduate high school◉ Influx of drug culture
Our Community
◉ 15% Poverty◉ 80%+ dont have bachelors◉ 15%+ don’t graduate high school◉ Influx of drug culture◉ Downtown revitalization ◉ Strong social capital
Civic Programming
◉ Bonner Scholars◉ DePauw Community Service◉ Civic Fellows◉ Jane and David Stone Scholars◉ Alt Breaks, Service Plunges, Greek Orgs◉ Hartman House Media◉ Service-Learning Courses◉ WTIS◉ Servicio
Civic Programming
◉ Bonner Scholars○ 3 year placement model○ 2 summers of service○ 80 Scholars
Civic Programming
◉ Bonner Scholars◉ DePauw Community Service◉ Civic Fellows◉ Jane and David Stone Scholars◉ Alt Breaks, Service Plunges, Greek Orgs◉ Hartman House Media◉ Service-Learning Courses◉ WTIS◉ Servicio
Civic Programming
◉ DePauw Community Service○ 22 programs○ Student leader for each
Civic Programming
◉ Bonner Scholars◉ DePauw Community Service◉ Civic Fellows◉ Jane and David Stone Scholars◉ Alt Breaks, Service Plunges, Greek Orgs◉ Hartman House Media◉ Service-Learning Courses◉ WTIS◉ Servicio
Structured Curriculum
● Provides evidence of experience in civic-engagement activities and describes what a
person has learned about oneself as it relates to a reinforced and clarified sense of civic
identity and continued commitment to public action. (Civic Identity and Commitment)
(Adopted from AACU Learning Value Rubric)
Our Learning Outcomes
Structured Curriculum
● Provides evidence of experience in civic-engagement activities and describes what a
person has learned about oneself as it relates to a reinforced and clarified sense of civic
identity and continued commitment to public action. (Civic Identity and Commitment)
● Demonstrates independent experience and shows initiative in team leadership of
complex or multiple civic engagement activities,accompanied by reflective insights or
analysis about the aims and accomplishments of one’s actions. (Civic Action and
Reflection)
(Adopted from AACU Learning Value Rubric)
Our Learning Outcomes
Program Design for Civic Engagement
Student Leadership
◉ Manages budget◉ Recruits
Volunteers◉ Logistic Work
1x1s
◉ Bi-Weekly◉ Set questions
connected to SLOs
◉ End of Semester Blogs
Group Meetings
◉ Team Building Focused
◉ Focus on Professional Development
◉ Community Partner Info Sessions
1x1 Structure
◉ Students Reflect on Experiences◉ Utilize NACA “Skill List” as tool to develop
questions○ Leadership, Ability to Work in a Team,
Communication Skills (Written), Problem Solving Skills, Communication Skills (Verbal), Strong Work Ethic, Initiative, Quantitative, Flexibility/Adaptive, Technical Skills
◉ EOY Reflection Journals/Blogs as a place to capture data.
Group Meeting Structure
● September-Orientation and Team Building
● October- TFA, City Year, Peace Corps Panel
● November-Hubbard Center, Internship 101
● December-End of Semester Celebration, Reflection Evaluation
● February-Orientation Team Building
● March- Student Leadership Challenge Assessment
● April- Community Partner
● May-End of Year Celebration
Group Meeting
Next Steps
◉ Student Career Advisor placed in our office◉ More nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, etc… hosting events in
Hartman House spaces◉ Developing stronger career pathways to non-profits and
socially minded businesses.◉ More alumni connections◉ Assessment
Q&AJazmin Lesane
Work BreakSmall Group Activity
Table Discussion
◉ Each person pick one service program from your institution◉ Write program structure◉ Identify the skills and outcomes obtained from these
programs
20 minutes
