Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service
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Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP (CES) POSITION DESCRIPTIONS AY 2009-2010 Above: CES Retreat, Fall 2007 If you are interested in applying for a Civic Engagement Scholarship for AY 2009-2010, please complete the application and turn in to Breigh Montgomery in Dewing 102a (“Old” Registrar’s Office) by Monday, March 30 at 5pm. Applications can also be sent via email to maryjane@kzoo.edu. Subsequent group interviews will also be scheduled. Questions? Contact Breigh at bmontgom@kzoo.edu Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Woodward Literacy Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position funded through LaPlante Scholarship The K College-Woodward partnership is sustained by two Civic Engagement Scholars (CESs) who work as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself; CESs share responsibility for the completion of all tasks. CESs can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. CESs should serve as leaders, representatives for both Woodward and K, and as role models for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a mandatory Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Coordinates one or more orientation sessions for all students at the beginning of each quarter Publicizes program, recruits, trains, places, and schedules K students to work as literacy tutors at the start of each quarter Consistently supervises and supports K students in their positions Tracks and keeps records of student attendance (hours contributed), numbers of students involved per quarter, and rates of retention from quarter to quarter Collaborates with other CES to design, schedule, and lead reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage knowledge and advocacy on social issues connected to public education Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Communicates regularly with: Woodward staff, Woodward students, K students working in Woodward programs, fellow CESs, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Helps to coordinate students in academic service-learning classes working at Woodward Remains actively involved at Woodward Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide event throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working at Woodward Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative and creativity Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to public education Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Woodward Math & Science Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position, funded through LaPlante Scholarship The K College-Woodward partnership is sustained by two (one for Literacy & one for Math/Science) Civic Engagement Scholars (CESs) who work as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself; CESs share responsibility for the completion of all tasks. CESs can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. CESs should serve as leaders, representatives for both the elementary school and K, and as role models for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a mandatory Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Coordinates one or more orientation sessions for all students at the beginning of each quarter Publicizes PALS and Math Olympiad programs, recruits, trains, places, and schedules K students to work in these programs at the start of each quarter Consistently supervises and supports K students in their positions Tracks and keeps records of student attendance (hours contributed), numbers of students involved per quarter, and rates of retention from quarter to quarter Collaborates with other CES to design, schedule, and lead reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage knowledge of and advocacy on social issues connected to public education Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Communicates regularly with: Woodward staff, Woodward students, K students working in Woodward programs, fellow CESs, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Helps to coordinate students in academic service-learning classes working at Woodward Remains actively involved at Woodward Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide event throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working at Woodward Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to public education Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 CAPS (Community Advocates for Parents & Students) at Interfaith Homes Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position funded through LaPlante Scholarship The K College-CAPS partnership is sustained by two Civic Engagement Scholars (CESs) who work as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself; CESs share responsibility for the completion of all tasks. CESs can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. CESs should serve as leaders, representatives for both Woodward and K, and as role models for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Coordinates one or more orientation sessions for all students at the beginning of each quarter Publicizes program, recruits, trains, places, and schedules K students to work as tutors at the start of each quarter Consistently supervises and supports K students in their positions Tracks and keeps records of student attendance (hours contributed), numbers of students involved per quarter, and rates of retention from quarter to quarter; reports hours to Institute on a bi-weekly tracking sheet Collaborates with other CES to design, schedule, and lead reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage knowledge of and advocacy on social issues connected to public education, poverty, etc. Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Communicates regularly with: CAPS community partners, K student tutors, kids attending tutoring sessions, fellow CESs, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Helps to coordinate students in academic service-learning classes working at CAPS Remains actively involved at CAPS Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide event throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working at CAPS Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Ability to effectively communicate with parents/guardians of students attending tutoring sessions Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to public education Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 AMIGOS Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position, funded through LaPlante Scholarship The K College-Maple Street partnership is sustained by one Civic Engagement Scholar (CES) who works as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself. CESs can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. CESs should serve as leaders, representatives for Maple St. and K, and as role models for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Publicizes program, recruits, trains, and pairs K students with middle school bilingual students at Maple Street at the start of each quarter; arranges orientation for all students new to the program Organizes carpooling and encourages program participants to obtain driver certification through K Facilities Management Consistently monitors and directs K students in their positions at Maple Street Keeps records of students’ work-study status and timesheets, and reports hours contributed to Institute every pay period on a bi-weekly tracking sheet Collaborates with other CESs to design, schedule, and lead reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage knowledge of and advocacy on social issues connected to bilingual education, etc. Communicates regularly with: Maple Street staff, Maple Street bilingual students, K students working in the program, fellow Civic Engagement Scholars, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Keeps in contact with bilingual students’ parents via phone calls and home visits Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Helps to coordinate students in academic service-learning classes working at Maple Street Remains actively involved at Maple Street Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide event throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working at Maple Street Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Conversational Spanish level Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Ability to work collaboratively with the Maple Street bilingual teacher on an ongoing basis Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Ability to delegate responsibilities Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to AMIGOS Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 AMIGOS Kalamazoo Central High School Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position, funded through LaPlante Scholarship The K College-Kalamazoo Central partnership is sustained by one Civic Engagement Scholar (CES) who works as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself. CESs can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. CESs should serve as leaders, representatives for Kalamazoo Central High School and K, and as role models for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Publicizes program, recruits, trains, and pairs K students with high school bilingual students at Kalamazoo Central at the start of each quarter; arranges orientation for all students new to the program Organizes carpooling and encourages program participants to obtain driver certification through K Facilities Management Consistently monitors and directs K students in their positions at Kalamazoo Central Keeps records of students’ work-study status and timesheets, and reports hours contributed to Institute every pay period on a bi-weekly tracking sheet Collaborates with other CESs to design, schedule, and lead reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage knowledge of and advocacy on social issues connected to bilingual education, etc. Communicates regularly with: Kalamazoo Central staff, Kalamazoo Central bilingual students, K students working in the program, fellow Civic Engagement Scholars, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Helps to coordinate students in academic service-learning classes working at Kalamazoo Central Remains actively involved at Kalamazoo Central Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide event throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working at Kalamazoo Central Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Conversational Spanish level Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Ability to work collaboratively with the Kalamazoo Central bilingual teacher on an ongoing basis Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Ability to delegate responsibilities Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to AMIGOS Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Keeping the Doors Open (KDO) Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position funded through LaPlante Scholarship The K College-KDO partnership is sustained by two Civic Engagement Scholars (CESs) who work as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself; CESs share responsibility for the completion of all tasks. CESs can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. CESs should serve as leaders, representatives for both Woodward and K, and as role models for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Coordinates one or more orientation sessions for all students at the start of each quarter Publicizes program, recruits, trains, places, and schedules K students to work as tutors at the start of each quarter Consistently supervises and supports K students in their positions Tracks and keeps records of student attendance (hours contributed), numbers of students involved per quarter, and rates of retention from quarter to quarter; reports hours to Institute on a bi-weekly tracking sheet Collaborates with other CES to design, schedule, and lead reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage advocacy on social issues connected to public education Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Communicates regularly with: KPS Math Faculty, Family Educator, Project Director, K student tutors, KPS students, fellow CESs, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Helps to coordinate students in academic service-learning classes working in KDO Remains actively involved in KDO Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide event throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working in service-learning Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability to make decisions in collaboration with Project Director and other CES Ability to create challenging and interesting curriculum Ability to lead a group lesson/activity Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to public education Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Medical Spanish Interpreting/Family Health Center/Free Clinic Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position funded through LaPlante Scholarship This program is sustained by one Civic Engagement Scholar (CES) who works as adjunct staff for the Institute for ServiceLearning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself. CESs can be expected to contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. The CES is responsible for providing community partners with competent and able medical Spanish interpreters as requested. The CES should serve as a leader, representative for both the medical facility and K, and as a role model for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Publicizes program, recruits, trains, and schedules K students for the program each quarter Ensures that all students have Hepatitis B/TB documentation Organizes and facilitates medical Spanish vocabulary training and creates the necessary handouts and materials (for interpreters) Arranges for orientation for all K student involved Tracks student attendance (hours contributed), numbers of students involved per quarter, and rates of retention from quarter to quarter and reports data to Institute; reports students hours to Institute on a bi-weekly tracking sheet Designs, schedules, and leads reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage advocacy on social issues connected to medical Spanish, public health, access to healthcare, etc. Communicates regularly with: community partners, K students working in the program, other CESs, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Is aware of and studies health concerns of the Hispanic population Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Remains actively involved in the medical Spanish interpreting/FHC/Free Clinic program Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working in the program Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) 203 minimum Spanish level Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Ability to work collaboratively with the community partner on an ongoing basis Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Ability to delegate responsibilities Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to public and community health Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Vine Dual Language School Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position funded through LaPlante Scholarship The K College-Vine partnership is sustained by one Civic Engagement Scholar (CES) who works as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself. CESs can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. CESs should serve as leaders, representatives for both the Vine School and K, and as role models for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Publicizes program, recruits, trains, places, and schedules K students in positions at the start of each quarter; assures that every K student attends an orientation Consistently monitors and directs K students in their positions Tracks K students attendance (hours contributed), numbers of students involved per quarter, and rates of retention from quarter to quarter Keeps records of students’ work-study status and timesheets and reports hours contributed to Institute every pay period on a bi-weekly tracking sheet Designs, schedules, and leads reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage advocacy on social issues connected public education, bilingual education, etc. Communicates regularly with: Vine School staff and students, K students working at Vine, fellow CESs, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Helps to coordinate students in academic service-learning classes working at Lincoln Remains actively involved at Lincoln Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide event throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of one quarter prior experience working at Lincoln or Vine Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Conversational Spanish level Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to public education Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Goodwill Adult Literacy Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position, funded through LaPlante Scholarship The K College-Goodwill partnership is sustained by one Civic Engagement Scholar (CES) who works as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself. The CES can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. The CES should serve as a leader, representing both Goodwill and K, and as a role model for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Coordinates an orientation sessions for all students new to the program at the beginning of each quarter Publicizes program, recruits, trains, places, and schedules K students to work as tutors at the start of each quarter Consistently supervises and supports K students in their positions Tracks and keeps records of student attendance (hours contributed), numbers of students involved per quarter, and rates of retention from quarter to quarter; reports hours to Institute on a bi-weekly tracking sheet Designs, schedules, and leads reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage knowledge of and advocacy on related social issues Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Communicates regularly with: Scott Goodwin (community partner), other Goodwill staff, K students working in Goodwill programs, Goodwill students, fellow CESs, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Helps to coordinate students in academic service-learning classes working at Goodwill Remains actively involved at Goodwill Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide event throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working in service-learning Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to public education, poverty, etc. Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home/HYPE (Helping Youth through Personal Empowerment) Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position, funded through DeMoore/Fell Vonk Scholarship The K College-KCJH partnership is sustained by two Civic Engagement Scholars (CESs) who work as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself. CESs can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. CESs should serve as leaders, representing both KCJH and K, and as role models for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a mandatory Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Coordinates an orientation session for all students new to the program at the beginning of each quarter; arranges for expert consultation and/or training in conflict resolution and /or youth empowerment Publicizes program, recruits, interviews, trains, places, and schedules K students at the start of each quarter Consistently supervises and supports K students in their positions Works with KCJH staff and K students in HYPE to develop curriculum for the year and meets weekly to create weekly programming & curriculum Tracks and keeps records of student attendance (hours contributed), numbers of students involved per quarter, and rates of retention from quarter to quarter; submits student hours to Institute on a bi-weekly tracking sheet Designs, schedules, and leads reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage knowledge of and advocacy on related social issues Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Communicates regularly with: KCJH staff, K students working in the program, fellow CESs, and Institute for ServiceLearning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Remains actively involved at Woodward Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide event throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working in the HYPE Program Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability to create interesting and meaningful curriculum Excellent facilitation skills Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to public education Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Art in Community Vibbert Scholar (Civic Engagement Scholarship) Position Description One year position funded through a Vibbert Scholarship*** In the spirit of Stephanie Vibbert – activist, poet, feminist, and artist – the Vibbert Scholars develop activities on and off campus that help students move from mere familiarity with contemporary social issues to grappling with them personally and intellectually, and from questions to actions. The Vibbert Scholars develop programming that 1) raises awareness of inequality and injustice in Kalamazoo and around the world; 2) helps students link their lived community experiences with an examination of theory and contemporary public policy; 3) leads them to sustained community involvement through advocacy, career choices, and other forms of engagement. The Art in Community Vibbert Scholar works with the Institute for Service-Learning, the Art Department, and community organizations to develop meaningful, creative community art projects that engage both Kalamazoo College students and Kalamazoo community members. The Art in Community Vibbert Scholar actively engages community members and uses art as a transformative tool to empower individuals. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Works with community partner, Institute staff, and Art faculty (Sarah Lindley) to develop public art project Publicizes public art program and recruits K students to work in program at Ministry with Community or the MI Commission for the Blind Training Center; works with Institute for Service-Learning and College Communications staff to publicize our initiatives Designs and facilitates campus events, discussions, films, lectures, etc. based on public art and/or other social justice issues Must be willing to work in collaboration with other Art & Community Vibbert Scholar and his/her community site Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Communicates regularly with: Institute staff, Art faculty (Sarah Lindley), community involved in community art project, K College community, and fellow CESs to ensure that all facets of the project are functioning Remains actively involved in community art initiatives in Kalamazoo Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborate with others to coordinate/plan one LAC throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working in service-learning and/or civic engagement Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Minimum course requirements: coursework in Art Department (flexible) Demonstrates a passion for the importance of access to art for every person Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Recognizes the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to public education ***During the 2008-2009 Academic year, Art & Community Vibbert Scholars worked with the Michigan Commission for the Blind Training Center & Ministry with Community. Ideally, we would sustain these partnerships for AY09-10. Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Heartbeat (Kalamazoo Central) Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position funded through LaPlante Scholarship The K College-Heartbeat (K Central) partnership is sustained by one Civic Engagement Scholars (CESs) who work as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself. CESs can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. CESs should serve as leaders, representatives for both Heartbeat and K, and as role models for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Coordinates an orientation session for all K students at the beginning of the program Publicizes program, recruits, trains, and schedules K students Consistently supervises and supports K students in their positions Tracks and keeps records of student hours contributed and turns hours into the Institute for Service-Learning on a biweekly tracking sheet Collaborates with other CES to design, schedule, and lead reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage advocacy on social issues connected to Heartbeat Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Communicates regularly and develops curriculum with: Patricia Carlin (Kalamazoo Central community partner & Heartbeat coordinator), Kalamazoo Central students, K students working in Heartbeat, fellow CESs, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Remains actively involved in Heartbeat Is responsible for coordinating transportation for K students to and from Kalamazoo Central Coordinates/produces the Heartbeat campus performance in the spring (includes reserving the room and media, coordinating transportation, publication of program, communication with Sodexho, etc.) Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide event throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working in service-learning Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Recognizes the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Ability to help develop creative, interesting curriculum Ability (or desire to learn) to develop and lead substantive discussions about social justice issues as they relate to public education, creative expression, the arts, etc. Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Autism Awareness/Croyden Avenue School Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position funded through LaPlante Scholarship The K College-Autism Awareness Group/Croyden Avenue School partnership is sustained by one Civic Engagement Scholar (CES) who works as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself. CESs can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. CESs should serve as leaders, representatives for both Croyden and K, and as role models for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Coordinates an orientation session for all K students at the beginning of the program Publicizes program, recruits, trains, and schedules K students Consistently supervises and supports K students in their positions Tracks and keeps records of student hours contributed and turns hours into the Institute for Service-Learning Designs, schedules, and leads reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage advocacy on social issues connected to autism Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Communicates regularly with: Croyden staff, Bruce Mills, fellow CESs, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Remains actively involved with Autism Awareness Student Group; helps coordinate quarterly events on campus Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Remains actively involved at Croyden Is responsible for coordinating transportation for K students to and from Croyden Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborate with others to coordinate/plan one LAC throughout the year Qualifications: Minimum of two quarters prior experience working in service-learning Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative Ability to collaborate well with other CESs, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Sensitivity to issues challenging the community site Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Farms to Kalamazoo College (Farms to K) Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position funded through a LaPlante Scholarship The Farms to Kalamazoo College (Farms to K) program is sustained by one Civic Engagement Scholar (CES) who works as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. Listed below is an outline of the job itself. CESs can be expected to contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. The CES is responsible for providing the college and wider Kalamazoo community with well researched knowledge and activities necessary to further develop the local food movement. The CES should serve as a leader, representative for both the Kalamazoo community and K, and as a role model for all program participants. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin) Coordinates and leads regular meetings allowing for communication and organization between faculty advisor, student members, faculty members, community members, and College food service manager. Coordinates/plans educational, on campus events Publicizes program, and recruits members at the start of each quarter Tracks and keep records of student participation (hours contributed) numbers involved each quarter Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Communicates regularly with: faculty advisor, College food service manager, community partners (i.e. Fair Food Matters), organization members, Student Commission, fellow CESs and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Attends required Student Organization Leader meetings Creates and nurtures relationships between Kalamazoo College and local farm(er)s and the movement for local food and sustainable agriculture Collaborate with others to coordinate/plan campus-wide events May help with Katanski’s First Year Seminar on local food and commitment to place Qualifications: Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Excellent communication skills; relating to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, students, community leaders, business leaders, etc) Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical and time-management skills Initiative and creativity Ability to collaborate well with other CES & Student Organizations, recognizing the interdependence of the work instead of focusing on independence Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Ability to develop and articulate connection between local foods and social justice issues Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning 2009 Red Tent/Girls in the Wild (GIRL POWER) Civic Engagement Scholar Position Description One year position funded through a LaPlante Scholarship The K College-Red Tent (http://www.redtentcommunity.org/index.html) /Girls in the Wild partnership is sustained by one Civic Engagement Scholar (CES) who works as adjunct staff for the Institute for Service-Learning. CESs can be expected to typically contribute five to ten hours a week, though more (15 to 20 hours) at peak times. CESs should serve as leaders, representatives for both Red Tent and K, and as role models for all program participants. GIRL POWER, a Red Tent program, is an intensive 9-week mentoring program that connects K College women with middle school girls in the community. This program will take place in Winter and Spring of 2010, with training and practice sessions throughout the Fall of 2009. It is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of support for girls of this transformative age by creating a safe community that fosters a connection between girls and women. Areas of focus include healthy friendships, body image, assertiveness, gender equality, body knowledge and self care, women’s history, dream-building, and road-mapping for the future. The Red Tent/Girls in the Wild (GIRL POWER) CES will assist in the planning and implementation of the GIRL POWER program, enabling girls to experience a fun and productive program that builds confidence. Program site TBD. S/he: Must attend a Civic Engagement Scholar retreat in the fall (before classes begin), and work with GITW in the fall to develop curriculum Coordinates an orientation session for all students at the beginning of each quarter Publicizes program, recruits, trains, places, and schedules K students at the start of each quarter Consistently supervises and supports K students in their positions Tracks and keeps records of student attendance (hours contributed), numbers of students involved per quarter, and rates of retention from quarter to quarter Collaborates with other CESs to design, schedule, and lead reflection sessions to promote student skills on-site and encourage knowledge and advocacy on social issues connected to women’s issues Must attend bi-weekly CES reflection sessions Communicates regularly with: Red Tent staff, girls in the program, K students working in GIRL POWER, fellow CESs, and Institute for Service-Learning staff to ensure that all facets of the partnership are functioning Acts as a spokesperson on campus for program Leads one bi-weekly Civic Engagement Scholar reflection during the year Collaborates with others to coordinate/plan one campus-wide event throughout the year Must learn and communicate the values of GIRL POWER Qualifications: Minimum 2.5 GPA Willingness to attend a Civic Engagement Scholar Retreat (fall) Willingness to begin working one week prior to the start of fall quarter (Retreat will take place then) Willingness to work five to twenty hours per week, depending on need Excellent communication skills; ability to relate to diverse groups of people of all ages (faculty, teachers, children, parents), including large groups/public speaking Dedication, dependability, and responsibility, as well as enthusiasm and passion for their role and the partnership Outstanding organizational, logistical, and time-management skills Initiative and creativity Recognize the importance of reciprocal community partnerships Willingness to attend GIRL POWER mentor trainings, planning meetings, and weekly sessions Willingness to learn and/or help create the GIRL POWER curriculum
