Summary of program results of VISTA program as part of the Diversity and Community Involvement Dept. in Student Affairs

1. Michigan Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA members act as
transformative agents between institutions of higher education
and their surrounding communities. AmeriCorps*VISTA members
build, support, and develop the capacity for MCC member
institutions and their students to be better stewards of the
community, and to gain a richer and more valuable experience
outside the classroom. The role of the AmeriCorps*VISTA member
is primarily to build sustainable programs on campus and lasting
partnerships between community organizations and the host site
campus. AmeriCorps*VISTA members have proven to be effective
in several important areas: the building of relationships with
community organizations; the development of a permanent
position related to service; supplying the human-based resources
and skill-based actions necessary for making service happen on
campuses; their presence connects campuses to a broader
network of service and service-related
knowledge; and they act as
representatives of a national service
model that endorses and legitimizes
community service.
EMU VISTA Program Summary
i

2. Table of Contents
A Letter from the Director
Section One
The Work of Five AmeriCorps*VISTAs
1
Community Partnerships
Campus Volunteerism
Financial Impact
Training and Technical Assistance
Recognition and Representation
Section Two
………………………………… 2
………………………………… 3
………………………………… 4
………………………………… 5
………………………………… 6
The Past Six Months: VISTA Impact in the
Department
Student Development and Training
Student Service Council
Michigan Service Scholars
Project IMPACT
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Documentation and Communication Systems
Departmental Support
7
………………………………… 8 - 9
………………………………… 10
………………………………… 11
………………………………… 12
………………………………… 13
………………………………… 14
………………………………… 15
Section Three Institutional Commitment to Service:
Two Possible Scenarios
Introduction
VISION Without Staff or VISTA Support
The Case for Increased Support
VISION With Staff or VISTA Support
Furthering the Mission of Engagement
ii
16
………………………………… 17
………………………………… 18
………………………………… 19
………………………………… 20
………………………………… 21

3. …We extend our commitment beyond the
campus boundaries to the wider community
through service initiatives and partnerships
of mutual interest addressing local, regional,
national and international opportunities and
challenges.
Eastern Michigan University Mission Statement
Section One:
The Work of Five AmeriCorps*VISTAs
Eastern Michigan University | July 2004 through February 2008
1

4. Community Partnerships
We welcome the involvement of an AmeriCorps*VISTA who will be
able to assist in the development of campus/community partnerships,
creating a way for nonprofits to communicate directly with [EMU].
- Patrick McLean, Executive Director, Washtenaw Area Council for Children
VISTAs Enable Partnerships
EMU VISTAs are liaisons, assessing the needs and
assets of the campus and the local community.
Their job is to bring together the components to
create service-learning opportunities. We aim
for collaborations that sustain student and
community development and promote
understanding of the work that is behind it.
VISTAs advise on particular aspects of service
projects and programs including: community
needs assessment, program vision, planning, and
evaluation. VISTAs bring knowledge of national
best practices in service-learning encouraging
constructive program development on EMU’s
campus.
Maintaining Partnerships
On average EMU VISTA members
have maintained relationship with
approximately six community
agencies each quarter.
Community Plunge 2007
EMU Students planted flowers and weeded the
gardens of a residential unit for Avalon Housing.
2
Nonprofit Agencies Engaged
by EMU VISTAs
4-H Youth Development
Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boys and Girls Club
Bryant Community Center
Catholic Social Services
City Year – Detroit
Community Records
Corner Health Center
Education Project for Homeless Youth
Erickson Elementary
Family Learning Institute
Food Gatherers
Friends in Deed
GEAR UP
Head Start
Hikone Community Center
Home of New Vision
Huron Valley Boys and Girls Club
Lincoln High School
Michigan Ability Partners
Michigan Reach Out
Ozone House
Parkridge Community Center
Perry Nursery School
Planned Parenthood
Safe House
SOS Community Service
The Village Initiative
Washtenaw Area Council for Children
Washtenaw Area Teens for Tomorrow
Washtenaw Association of Volunteer Coordinators
Washtenaw Community Health Organization
Washtenaw County Trial Court CASA
Washtenaw Youth Mentoring Coalition
Willow Run Community Schools
YMCA College Coalition – Detroit
Ypsilanti High School
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels
Ypsilanti Public Schools
Ypsilanti Youth Empowered to Act

5. Campus Volunteerism
A university education is about more than just classes. Students involved in
activities outside of the classroom have higher retention rates and more positive
educational experiences.
- EMU General Education website, Learning Beyond The Classroom
VISTAs Create A Climate of Service
The VISTA’s work is one of empowerment,
enabling those around them to help students
do, accomplish, and learn more.
The
commitment of a VISTA to social justice is
ingrained into the position itself via the
training they receive and their status as
fulltime National Service Members. A VISTA
works to build support, and develop capacity
for EMU and its students to be better stewards
to our community and continue education
beyond the classroom. The VISTA's focus is on
sustainability, lasting partnerships, growth,
and development. The VISTA is actively
training and educating the campus
community. Service becomes a lifestyle
through the care, support, and encouragement
of the EMU VISTA.
Increasing Volunteerism
EMU VISTAs participate in campus
wide and individual recruitment
and service-leadership activities,
including:
•
•
•
•
New student orientation
Various courses
Emerging Leaders program
Learning Beyond the
Classroom orientation &
promotion
Increasing Volunteerism
Michigan Service Scholars (MSS)
Since 2004, EMU VISTA members have
directly recruited 1,263 volunteers, who
1,263
have completed 6,185 hours of service to
6,18
185
the community.
Each year, EMU VISTAs have
administered the EMU MSS program,
an essential capacity-building tool.
Students willing to complete 300
hours of community service during
one calendar year receive a $1,000
AmeriCorps Education Award.
Academic Service-Learning
EMU VISTA members have engaged 10
faculty members and 81 students in
academic service-learning who then
completed nearly 500 hours of service.
service.
3
To date, $35,000 in MSS
Education Awards has been
awarded to students across
campus
campus.

6. Financial Impact
Michigan Campus Compact’s AmeriCorps*VISTAs [have] generated impressive
human and financial resources in their efforts to build, support, and develop the
capacity of college students…to gain a richer experience outside the classroom.
- Michigan Campus Compact Website, VISTA Results
VISTAs Contribute to Financial Capacity
EMU VISTAs are essential to funding efforts
throughout the Department of Diversity and
Community Involvement (DCI). Identify
resources, provide research, assess needs, write,
edit, manage, support, and procedural tasks are a
few of the roles VISTAs have played in ensuring
the existence of this funding. The VISTAs
themselves are a result of this type of effort, and
they know the power of sustaining work through
advancing program knowledge and best
practices.
In-Kind Donations and Goods
VISTAs
EMU VISTAs
have generated inkind donated goods and services
valued at $13,359 including canned
food, book donations, gift cards, etc.
Monetary Donations & Funds
VISTAs
EMU VISTAs have provided
technical assistance in receiving
monetary grants, donations, and funds
totaling $144,600.
$144 00.
Other Funding Leveraged by VISTAs
Campus
FundraisingCampus Camp Wellstone Fundraising- $6000
$500
Donations Collected for Habitat for Humanity - $500
4
VISTAs: Making Grants Possible
EMU VISTAs were instrumental in conducting
research for, implementing and managing
many grant programs. Some examples are:
Ypsilanti Youth Empowered to Act (YYEA)
⋅ $90,000 (2005)
A dynamic project designed to engage the
energy and vision of young people to
create community change in Ypsilanti.
EMU Student Service Council (SSC)
⋅ $2,500 MCC Venture Grant (2007)
A networking tool and a skill-building
resource for student organizations that do
service and philanthropy work in the
community
Project IMPACT
⋅ $6,000 MCC Brighter Futures Learn & Serve
Grant (2007)
A partnership with Willow Run High School
targeting relational aggression and
promoting positive self-concept in young
women through mentoring experiences
with EMU Student Mentors
Volunteers Involved in Civic Engagement
⋅ $4,600 EMU Innovation Award(2004)
VoICE is intended as a collaboration with
Academic Affairs to create a living/learning
center for citizenship and service learning.

7. Training & Technical Assistance
[The VISTAs] have been a great help for me! Any time I need some advice or an idea, they
are always willing to take time out of their day and stop to help me with anything I need. I
don’t think I could have made it through this job without them.
-Canaan Magginnis, VISION- Kid Konnection Student Program Coordinator, 2007-2008
VISTAs are Seen as Staff Members
Michigan Campus Compact states that its VISTA
members provide students, staff, and faculty
with on-site training and technical assistance
focused on the specific needs of the campus and
local community. VISTAs:
• Recruit, train, and coordinate student
volunteers and program coordinators
• Provide leadership development training and
reflection activities
DCI students rely on the professional support of
the VISTAs to develop their skills in training other
students, giving presentations, promoting their
work, and designing service programs. EMU
VISTAs are accessible to students on a daily basis
for questions and general advising.
Strengthening Community Ties
EMU VISTA members have served on 34 community
and campus advisory committees ranging from
student leadership development, such as the
Community Voices Board for Ypsilanti Youth
Empowered to Act (YYEA) , to community
partnership development, like the Washtenaw
Association of Volunteer Coordinator Training
Subcommittee.
Technical Assistance
orientat
ientations,
84 trainings, orientations, and reflection
activities have been completed to date by EMU
VISTA members for students, faculty, administrators,
staff and community members.
VISTAs Provide Training &
Coordinate Educational
Programming
Beyond Words 2005 & 2006
VISTAs served as Room Advisor to student
groups working on this campus-wide
interactive exhibition of social injustice.
VOICE
As advisor to VOICE, VISTAs facilitate
student efforts to engage each other in
dialogue and service that ties local and
global issues to the campus community.
Student Service Council
The VISTA serves as advisor, trainer and
grant administrator to this networking and
skill-building resource for student
organizations that do service.
Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC)
The VISTA has developed the first
departmental administrative process for
the LBC Community Service, Citizenship,
and Leadership category.
Mentor/Mentee
Project IMPACT Mentor/Mentee Training
The EMU VISTA researches, develops and
conducts all mentor, mentee and group
training and activities.
Promoting the Range of Service
VISTA members have given 48 presentations regarding the needs,
strategies, and results of EMU service to campus and community programs.
5

8. Recognition & Representation
The office also needs to document the implementation of service learning (monitoring) and
the outcomes of service learning (evaluation). The results of all these efforts should be
recognized publicly in the media and through scholarship and research published in
professional journals.
- Bringle & Hatcher, Implementing Service Learning in Higher Education, Journal of Higher Education, 1996
VISTAs are Ambassadors of EMU Service
Do to the EMU VISTAs' ability to creatively
address data collection and analysis, as well as
departmental promotion, the accomplishments
of the department are able to find recognition
beyond our offices. Using internet technologies
(i.e., online forms and applications) VISTAs have
developed systems that serve as base models
for future campus collaboration and data
collection. This will allow more service to be
recorded and reviewed for participation in
national and statewide awards and surveys.
Promotion of EMU Service
EMU VISTA members have assisted in researching
and reviewing data, completing surveys, nominating
and receiving awards such as:
• National Campus Compact Survey
• President’s Higher Education Community
Service Honor Roll
• Washtenaw Celebrates Mentoring Awards
• EMU Women of Excellence Awards
• MCC Outstanding Student Service Awards
• MCC 20th Anniversary Listening Tour
EMU VISTA Jasmina Camo, right,
co-hosts
the
Washtenaw
Celebrates Mentoring Awards
Ceremony along with Michigan
First Gentleman Dan Mulhern,
left. Awardee, Kate Zajac, center.
6
VISTAs Represent EMU
EMU VISTA members have presented at
conferences, in classrooms, and on location to
our community partners. They are the first to
connect the campus to the community. Some
EMU VISTA member presentations include:
MCC Service Leadership Camp
EMU VISTAs prepared interactive sessions that
explored important components of service
learning, civic responsibility, team-building
and leadership with a large group of EMU
students during the camp’s “Team Time.”
GVSU Leadership Summit
VISTA Jessica Burry (2005-2006) presented at
the 2005 GVSU Leadership Summit, educating
students about her experience in National
Service at EMU and what motivates people to
participate in community service.
National Society for Experiential Education
(NSEE) Annual Conference
VISTA Justin Fenwick (2007-2008) attended to
share and learn best practices, especially
regarding the implementation of Learning
Beyond the Classroom in our Department.
ServiceCivic
The Institute: Service-Learning & Civic
Engagement
VISTA Lindsey Scalera (2007-2008) presented
an interactive tool for addressing the difficult
issues of prejudice & diversity in service to
K12 and Higher Ed service-learning
professionals from around the State of
Michigan.

9. Eastern Michigan University will be recognized for its strong
undergraduate programs and will provide research
opportunities, excellent co-curricular programs and support
systems that enhance the success of a talented and diverse
student population.
Eastern Michigan University will become a model for public
engagement and linkages with the local community, the
Detroit metropolitan area, southeast Michigan, the State of
Michigan and the region to address mutual concerns.
EMU Office of Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement
Section Two:
The Past Six Months: VISTA Impact in the Department
Diversity and Community Involvement | 2007- 2008
7

10. Student Development & Training
[Lindsey and Justin] are incredibly friendly [people] who institute an open door policy on
help. I consider them some of the best people I work with.
-John Fenton, VISION-America Reads Site Leader, 2007-2008
Expansion & Implementation
Why Student Development?
Student development training and activities promote personal growth, deeper knowledge of relevant issues and the
development of professional skills. Students are able to extend their perspectives and experience through training.
Topics include diversity, leadership, citizenship, and peer management, among others. The student development
process begins at orientation and continues throughout the time a student serves the community and campus.
In addition to the all-day DCI Student Program Coordinator Orientation in August, the VISTAs have conducted
numerous trainings for the ongoing development of students working/serving in DCI. They have also made
presentations to EMU classrooms, other on-campus student programs, as well as to community partners.
DCI Student Training & Recruitment Curriculum:
In their six months at EMU, the VISTAs have organized training and student development resources so that in the
future, training materials can be selected and adapted as needed without having to do extensive research. These
resources will be preserved in the form of a comprehensive training and recruitment curriculum for the department
covering a variety of topics and including agendas, learning objectives, and resources for further development.
The Goals of the Curriculum include:
•
•
•
•
Engagement–Meeting the individual and professional goals of each student increases
Retention & Lifelong Engagement
satisfaction and leads to greater retention. Providing students with the skills and confidence necessary for
successful service leads to a lifetime commitment to service and civic engagement.
Developing Skills & Increasing Knowledge – Because the content of on-going training is connected to students’
experience in the community and classroom, students learn more about what leadership requires. Examples
include, but are not limited to: Effective communication, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion,
leadership, volunteer development, resource mobilization, and partnerships development.
Perspectives–Training and the experiences provided by the programming in VISION
Broadening Attitudes & Perspectives
lead to an increased sense of empowerment, civic values, an ethic of service, and a broader understanding of
how individuals and communities are interconnected.
Improving Capability –Well-trained students are better able to carry out service projects , increasing the value
of the department to the community.
EMU Students Agree or Strongly Agree, Trainings conducted by EMU VISTAS*:
•
•
•
•
•
Were presented in a way that helps them learn – 92%
Included well organized workshop activities – 94.6%
Had relevant and useful content – 89.2%
Had activities that made them feel engaged in the subject – 87.8%
Provided them with resources that will help them be successful in their position – 85.9%
*Based on anonymous post-training evaluation surveys for five workshops conducted by VISTAs in 2007 and 2008.
Approximately 75 participants responded to each question over the course of the five workshops.
8

11. Trainings Conducted
Over the Past Six Months (August 2007-February 2008)
•
•
New Student Orientation Assistant (NSOA) Diversity Training
•
MCC Camp Team Time: Building the DCI Team, Becoming a Leader, Visions for the Year
•
America Reads Tutor Orientation 1 – Active Listening and Exploring the influences of Adult-Child relationships and
Literature
•
America Reads Orientation 2 – The Dot Game (A Diversity Module)
•
Campus Camp Wellstone Grassroots Community Organizing Seminar
•
America Reads Diversity Training
•
Project IMPACT Mentor Orientation
•
Project IMPACT Mentee Orientation
•
Project IMPACT Kick Off for Mentors & Mentees: Meet Your Match!
•
UNIV 177 Introduction to the University Course Presentation: Service, Civic Engagement and Leadership
•
Emerging Leaders LBC Course: Service, Civic Engagement and Leadership
•
EMU Student Service Council: Service Workshops Series
•
Project IMPACT Mentor and Community Resources Handbook
•
Alternative Spring Break Cultural Competency Training: Identity, Service, Diversity
•
DCI Winter Orientation: New Student Coordinator Training
•
February VISTA Training: Community Partnerships Role Play
•
Institute on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement: Revealing the Truth: Diversity, Prejudice & Service
•
New Student Orientation Recruitment Events: NSOA Skit, Involvement Sessions, Fajita Fest, Resource Fair
•
Weekly VISION Coordinator Meetings
•
Michigan Service Scholars Cohort Summit Training : Connecting Interests and Service Projects
•
VISION Student Coordinators Task Delegation Training
•
Michigan Service Scholars Student Assistant Training on Program Administration & Community Partnership
Development
•
Human Resources Management Course: Presentation on Post-Graduation Service and Community Connection
•
EMU LGBTRC PRIDE Education Coalition Panel Member
•
9
DCI Student Program Coordinator Pre-Service Training/Orientation
Life-size Game of LIFE Reflection on Diversity and Privilege

12. Student Service Council (SSC)
Students in Service United Across Campus
The EMU Student Service Council (SSC) is a collaborative group of student organizations which share
community service as part of their missions. Members meet each month to share ideas & resources
and attend a workshop. Any qualifying organization may send a representative to SSC meetings to
connect with other organizations as a way to build and share relevant skills and resources for
successful service projects.
The EMU Student Service Council was created in 2006 as a way to unite student organizations
involved in service. In early 2007, VISION was awarded the Michigan Campus Compact $2500 Venture
Grant to expand this unique collaboration in service. The EMU Office of Research and Development
also generously supplied the SSC with $1000 of additional matching funds. VISTA Lindsey Scalera
built upon the work of the previous year to strengthen the infrastructure of the program, hire and
train a Student Program Coordinator and develop the Workshop Series and Mini-Grant program.
This MCC Grant Award and its University match has enabled the SSC to:
• Hire one Student Coordinator to coordinate all meetings, workshops, and other events of the
SSC while recruiting new members throughout the year
• Offer five $100 “mini-grants” to help any active member of the SSC achieve a service initiative
• Develop the SSC Workshop Series – content based on SSC member requests for training
• Cover various costs of training and marketing materials
The SSC Workshop Series offers
high-quality training on relevant
topics…
• Development of Mini-Grant and Workshop
Series
• Program Planning 101
• Program Idea Exchange | Networking
• Volunteer Support
• Building Strong Partnerships
• Reflection | Recognition | Celebration
10

13. Michigan Service Scholars (MSS)
300 Hours of Service for $1000 AmeriCorps Education Award
MSS Serves as a Way to:
•
•
•
•
•
Support our programs with a ready group of students needing volunteer/service hours
Reimburse students already devoting time to service in our community
Provide incentive to students getting newly involved in service
Encourage new ideas and programming
Open up dialogue about the connections between service and social justice
These together allow for a dynamic group of students that are able to extend the VISION office and EMU further into
the community and grow service on campus.
MSS also integrates a system of data collection and recording of hours, making the difficult task of tracking student
service easier.
MSS Empowers Students to Lead
Currently, two talented students are supporting VISTA Justin Fenwick in his supervising role. These students are
working directly with Justin to take an organizational and leadership role that helps increase communication between
students and staff. The students also support the service project ideas of other MSS members. This strategy
empowers these students, increases MSS retention, and increases the capacity of VISION to place MSS members in
volunteer positions throughout the campus and community.
What Makes this Happen?
As MSS Site Supervisor, Justin must:
1. Register students for MSS orientation
2. Supervise member students and manage adherence to AmeriCorps policies
3. Be available to answer questions or concerns and assist in helping members solve problems
they encounter throughout their service.
4. Maintain regular contact with Michigan Campus Compact
5. Complete all reporting requirements including monthly timesheet submission and managing
reporting delinquency
6. Maintain program documentation.
7. Ensure members have sufficient opportunities to complete the required number of hours
$35,000 in
educational scholarships
have been awarded from
2004-2007
11
$35,000
In 2008,
WILL be awarded for the
current class EVEN IF
retention is only 50%

14. Project IMPACT
Impacting Mentee Potential through Academic Achievement Connection and Trust
VISTA Lindsey Scalera has been instrumental in seeing Project IMPACT into its first year as a Michigan
Campus Compact - Brighter Futures Grantee. Project IMPACT targets relational aggression and
improving self-concept in young women in three ways:
• One-on-one and group mentoring experiences with EMU student mentors
• Campus "meet-up" events exposing mentees to college possibilities
• The development of a high school performance group based on bullying and conflict
resolution
Lindsey has done research into best practices for mentoring programs
and has created orientation, training and development activities for the
mentors and mentees. Lindsey directly advises Graduate Assistant
Maegon Smith, and Project Impact Graduate Intern, Fallon Lindsey, as
they help to develop communication and informational resources for
mentors and mentees, such as the Mentor Community Resources
Handbook. There are 30 EMU Undergraduate Mentors and 3 EMU
Graduate Mentors and 33 Willow Run High School 14 to 16 Year-old
Mentees.
Some of the enrichment events that have taken place are:
• Mentor Orientation
• Mentee Orientation
• Meet Your Match Kick Off
Future enrichment events include:
• Movie Day at the Student Center
• Project IMPACT Celebration
• 6-Figure Playback Theater Group
Examples of Academic Collaborations
Dr. Christine Karshin
Dr. Karshin has developed a longitudinal study on the effect the mentoring relationships and college
exposure has on the high school students. She has conducted focus groups with the girls and
produced a demographic analysis. We hope to continue the partnership with Willow Run
Instructor Bethamie Wyatt-Ngom
8 Student’s from Bethamie’s “Girls in Conversation” Class serve as EMU Mentors
Bethamie will hold a workshop for mentees and their Mothers (or other female, adult guardians)
called “Connections for the Future.”
12

15. Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC)
Community Service, Citizenship, and Leadership Category
The General Education Program stresses involvement in and outreach to the EMU community and
the wider community for the benefit of both the student and the community.
Students who complete their LBC requirement in this category will:
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and/or change of community standards and
norms.
• Participate in service/volunteer activities.
• Develop leadership skills.
• Develop skills and habits that aid in future life and career pursuits.
• Develop and practice empathy for others.
• Acquire skills for working cooperatively with others.
What Makes this Happen?
In this first year of the LBC program, VISTA Justin Fenwick produced a method of accounting for LBC
credit within the Department of Diversity and Community Involvement. The process involved:
• Performed a assessment of VISION programs for their readiness to accept LBC students
• Attended the NSEE Conference to learn about The Council For The Advancement of Standards
in Higher Education (CAS) and network with other universities that have similar requirements
• Studied Elon University's Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR) credit system
• Developed LBC Community Service, Citizenship, and Leadership Workbook and procedures
• Introduced the LBC procedure to DCI staff members
• Held orientations for existing LBC students and students interested in the completing their LBC
requirement through the DCI
• Continuing to work on sustainable implementation of the program
13

16. Documentation & Communication Systems
The Infrastructure for Reporting and Recognizing Achievement
Both VISTAs Lindsey and Justin have worked tirelessly to improve documentation and systems. This
work often includes gathering student feedback, observing the functionality of the office, and
assessing the various needs of the students. These include but are not limited to:
• VISION Programs Coordinator Guide – An expanded resource that covers departmental policies,
job descriptions, programming tips, volunteer recruitment and support, office/campus logistics,
scheduling and events planning information.
• Online Technology – The development of time-saving online resources has improved our ability
to document service at EMU and analyze survey results. VISTAs Justin and Lindsey utilized
online surveys, meeting planners, and website support to engage both students and other
offices/projects on campus. In addition to the successful using an online mailing list, a blog
posting system was developed to help record events and advertise opportunities for our
students.
• In-office Documentation - To meet the needs of volunteers and office goals VISTAs Lindsey and
InJustin worked on documentation such as walk-in-volunteer interview guides, a program/event
proposal form, program/event worksheets, LBC evaluation worksheet, and a program/event
evaluation form.
• Systems - The VISTAs are working to make documentation easier. We have trained students on
volunteer management and the importance of keeping track of their program's results.
14

17. Departmental Support
Campus Collaborations, National Programs, Promotion
Various campus-wide events and programs offered to students were heavily supported by the VISTAs.
Homecoming Disco Drive
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
VISTA Justin Fenwick
Volunteer recruitment
Managed teams
Maintained website
Arranged advertisement
Distributed containers and banners
Collected most of the goods
Arranged most team prizes
RESULT 1/2 TON of non-perishable food
Campus Camp Wellstone
VISTA Lindsey Scalera
• Staff advisor to student coordinators
• Coordinated weekly meetings
• Obtained funding for camp
• Constant support of students
• Created all advertisements
• Facebook group/event
• Handled contracts and invoices
• Hosted the national organization
collected across campus for Food Gatherers.
Alternative Breaks (AB)
•
•
•
•
VISTAs Justin and Lindsey
Provided program support
Developed and led cultural training
Facilitated team building activities
Provided one-on-one problem solving
RESULT 59 students on 7 trips spent their
Winter and Spring Breaks serving in various
locations around the country.
RESULT 1.5 day seminar on grassroots
community organizing and public awareness
campaigns at EMU hosting 33 students and 3
professional community organizers from all
around the U.S who conducted the training.
Submissions for National Recognition:
President’s Higher Education Community Service
Honor Roll
•
•
•
VISTAs Justin and Lindsey
Reviewed data from past program summaries
Developed web-based reporting system
Interviewed other EMU programs for inclusion in
University totals
RESULT EMU received this distinction from
the highest level of government recognizing
EMU’s current leadership in helping to build
a culture of service and civic engagement on
campuses and in the nation.
15