Institute for Community Engagement and Outreach

1. President’s Advisory Council PresentationEndia DeCordova , M.B.A. & Rebecca M. Townsend, Ph.D.May 14, 2013 Institute for Community Engagement and Outreach

2. Agenda • ICEO Updates • Mission • UConn recommendations • Four Centers of Engagement • Current Projects & Partnerships • Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Community Engagement Classification • MCC on Main Arts and Education Center • Final Thoughts, Q&A

3. Mission The Institute for Community and Engagement and Outreach (ICEO) seeks to create mutually beneficial relationships to enhance the College’s role in the academic, social, economic and civic life of our state and local community.

4. Organizational Structure • Advisory Board Committee (15 members) • Faculty, staff and community representation • Meets twice a year • Managed within President’s Office • Staff & Faculty Co-Chairs (Endia & Rebecca) • Four Centers: Public Policy & Service Business & Economic Development Community Partnerships Educational Partnerships

5. ICEO Conceptual Framework UCONN Public Administration http://www.mcc.commnet.edu/engage/pdf/Community-Engagement-at-MCC-(UConn).pdf

6. Community Engagement at MCC UConn Department of Public Policy research Key Recommendations: • Continue to develop Advisory Board • Include students, external members • Create by-laws, term-limits and vision statement • Improve Internal Communication Strategy • Develop process to communicate internally for updates & requests for data, information and assistance • Solidify ICEO brand internally • Improve External Communication Strategy • Website • External stakeholders (face-to-face) • Print-media • Solidify the ICEO brand

7. Public Policy & Service Center PPSC provides a forum for dialogue with local, state and national legislative representatives, public officials and agencies to share up-to-date information. Customized training programs for state & local employees, classroom and online training to staff from all state agencies and to employees of nearby municipalities, including teachers and law enforcement personnel • National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement • Manchester Political Union Student Club • President’s Regional Advisory Council • Legislative Advocacy • BET and Continuing Education training programs

8. Business & Economic Development Center BEDC is committed to the economic growth and vitality of its region. Through collaborative partnerships, workforce development, training activities, co-ops, internships and other educational opportunities, the college and the center remain committed to understanding and serving the business and economic needs of its community. • Continuing Education Business and Industry • MCC on Main Arts and Education Center- Entrepreneurship Center • WNPR “Where We Live” (Media) • Civic Mind Studios • Regional Economic Summit • Manufacturing and Technology round table • Downtown Manchester District • Imagine Main Street • CT Main Street Center

9. Community Partnerships Center CPC is a source of experts on relevant topics of academic or public interest. CPC partners to build stronger affiliations in our region to fulfill civic responsibility in our region. • Beyond the Gap  • Chambers of Commerce • College Readiness Council (GPA) • Council on Developmental Disabilities • Exposition Wheelman • Families in Crisis • Kettering Foundation • Lutz Children’s Museum • MACC • MARCH Inc. • Manchester Symphony • New Seasons • Stand Against Racism/ YWCA

10. Educational Partnerships Center • Sociology: • 1000+ citizens served in community needs (education, tutoring, hunger, housing, & poverty) • Math, Science & Health Careers Division • Increase awareness of higher education at the middle school level • Culinary Arts: Culinary students helped children learn about healthy food preparation, participating in meaningful service related to their careers, academic majors, and the college learning goal of personal and social responsibility EPC is committed to achieving academic excellence through building and nurturing relationships with its communities through scholarships, service learning, and social responsibility. This commitment helps connect our on-campus learning with the real needs of its community.

11. Educational Partnerships Center • Business Dept. • Elementary students were able to learn real life skills related to employment and financial literacy. • Video students shot on location and edited 5-6 short video pieces for museum kiosks.  One video was on “water” and waste management facilities. • Graphic Design: CT Dept. of Health, on the effects of Super-storm Sandy on the State of Connecticut and its residents Communication students provided public engagement for HUD program on transportation planning Visual Fine Arts: Provide elementary school students the opportunity to express their creativity and learn from students

12. Educational Partnerships Center • Surgical Tech: • Hartford Hospital, St. Francis , Hospital of Central CT, ECHN of Rockville, ECHN of Manchester, Baystate, & Johnson Memorial Hospital • Therapeutic Recreation: • St. Joseph Living Center in North Windham, Buckingham Estates in Glastonbury, Gladeview Healthcare in Old Saybrook and New Seasons in Manchester • Occupational Therapy: • Hospital for Special care , Mount Sinai Rehab , Institute of Living, Middlesex Hospital, Various Apple Rehabs, public schools in Hartford, East Hartford, Hebron, and Bolton ; Middlesex Hospital • Respiratory Therapy: • Hartford Hospital, St. Francis, UConn John Dempsey, Hospital for Special Care, Children’s Medical Center, Yale New Haven, Hospital of Central CT, Manchester Memorial and Gaylord hospital

13. Kettering Foundation “What does it take to make democracy work as it should?” • Joined learning exchange in 2011 • National Issues Forum Institute Moderator Trainings • Achievement Gap research • Ongoing training and support

14. MCC on Main Arts and Education Center • The Town of Manchester conducted a market study and found: • Downtown Manchester has the potential to be a destination for arts, culture and entertainment • An arts environment would complement business growth • Because of its history of excellence both in the arts and as an economic engine, MCC is uniquely positioned to fill this community need downtown. • .

15. MCC on MainArts and Education Center • Funded by the MCC Foundation • MCC on Main is a key community asset and resource by offering arts and cultural programs, business development programming designed to engage the community, specifically targeting the diverse population of Greater Manchester. • The College has the people, the ideas, the connections and the skills to make quality arts and business programming accessible to the residents of the town.

16. MCC on MainArts and Education Center • Adolf and Virginia Dehn Gallery • Exhibition schedule: national & local artists • Goal: exhibitions & events directly involving community members Managed by: Susan Classen-Sullivan • Maura O’Connor (f’13) • MCC on Main Entrepreneurship Center • Business development and skilled-based learning programming • Networking events and speakers’ series for businesses and entrepreneurs • Continuing Education workshops and seminars (credit free) • Conference room and classroom rentals

17. MCC on MainArts and Education Center Café at MCC on Main Wi-Fi access Provide refreshments and other items: Bin 228 La Via Del Gusto Partnerships: University of Saint Joseph’s Town of Manchester Axis 901 co-working space Downtown Manchester Special Services District First Niagara Bank Imagine Main Street Manchester Arts Association Greater Hartford Arts Council Local restaurants Local arts community Since opening in July 2012 •6,771 visitors • Fundraising campaign • Classroom and seminar space rentals • Event space • Live music • Movie screenings • Open mic nights • Poetry readings • Video Gallery • Workshops and seminars for workforce development

18. MCC on MainArts and Education Center • Get Involved/ Growth Potential • • Attend or perform at an event • • Become a member • • Contribute • • Share your ideas • • Visit the gallery • • Volunteer your time • Entrepreneurship Center programming • Develop Arts and Cultural programming Hours of Operation Wednesday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 860-647-6030 www.manchestercc.edu/mcc-on-main

19. Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Community Engagement: “Collaboration between institutions …for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity. Purpose: • Enrich scholarship, research, and creative activity; • Enhance curriculum, teaching and learning; • Prepare educated, engaged citizens; • Strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility; • Address critical societal issues; and • Contribute to the public good.”

20. Carnegie Community Engagement Classification -Self-Study & Planning -Legitimacy, visibility -Used in Grant Seeking, communicating with community, responding to constituencies for accountability. -“Benchmarking potential” -Amy Driscoll, Campus Compact -Increase engagement Correlation between service learning and college completion: academic engagement, deepening connections with faculty, higher grade point, average, higher retention, more likely to complete degrees, career clarification

21. Carnegie Community Engagement Classification • Data Collection & Documentation System • important aspects of institutional mission, identity and commitments, that can be: • Sustained (annual rather than episodic), • Creates efficiencies for other purposes, and • Embedded in core work and responsibilities • Faculty Additional Responsibilities • Ask: Is CE part of…  Faculty Incentives & Rewards  Assessment  Diversity & Inclusion  Student Retention & Success

22. ICEO: Looking Ahead • Strategic plan/Vision planning meeting • Generating interest • Big Picture (College’s strategic direction, Roadmap) • Succession Planning • Assessment & measuring outcomes • NEASC • Carnegie • Grant opportunities and other partnerships • Branding & Marketing • Institutional learning goals logos