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Fostering Collaboration & Community Involvement in a Campus Setting

Fostering Collaboration & Community Involvement in a Campus Setting. Gina Stawinoga , Melissa Palmer, Christine Westerkamp , Christina Luberich , Tiana Sapienza , Amanda Brullo , Alexandra Corbin, Melissa Sisco. Agenda. Survey Results Volunteering Showcase of RU Opportunities

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Fostering Collaboration & Community Involvement in a Campus Setting

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  1. Fostering Collaboration & Community Involvement in a Campus Setting Gina Stawinoga, Melissa Palmer, Christine Westerkamp, Christina Luberich, TianaSapienza, Amanda Brullo, Alexandra Corbin, Melissa Sisco

  2. Agenda Survey Results Volunteering Showcase of RU Opportunities Discussion of Next Steps

  3. Roosevelt’s Mission Statement: Roosevelt University will foster and support a visible network of action-oriented learning experiences for students and alumni as part of its historic commitment to social justice. Roosevelt University will act as a catalyst in the community through strategic alliances. “One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes... and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.”-- Eleanor Roosevelt

  4. CCO Survey What have we learned from our volunteering experiences?

  5. CCO Survey • 79 RU graduate & undergraduate students were surveyed anonymously • Average age: 26 years • 80% female • Various Majors • The group reported that: • Volunteering is moderately important • They wished RU offered more opportunities • Getting involved in volunteering was challenging

  6. Current Activities of RU Students

  7. Obstacles Experienced by our RU Students

  8. Responsibility in Collaboration/Causes George Bush Presidential Library Foundation(GBPLF); Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA); National Veterans Services Fund (NVSF); Children’s Charity Fund (CCF) George Bush Presidential Library Foundation(GBPLF) Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) National Veterans Services Fund (NVSF) Children’s Charity Fund (CCF) George Bush Presidential Library Foundation(GBPLF) Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) National Veterans Services Fund (NVSF) Children’s Charity Fund (CCF)

  9. We must know our allies • Considering simpler ways to improve the community from a holistic viewpoint • Knowledge of food deserts and the impact of high calorie for on poor communities • Community Needs & Volunteering Opportunities • We must ask the question- What can we really do to help? • Allocation of Funds • The Cancer Survivor’s Fund pays $.90 in fund raising for every dollar raised. The National Vietnam Veteran’s Foundation $0.87 per dollar. • See www.charitynavigator.org • Legal Standing & Rating • Insurance Coverage & Liability for Potential Volunteers

  10. S.M.A.R.T Goals What can we do to help our communities? • Volunteering in schools -Home-ec classes -Fun recipes • Budget planning

  11. What RU students would like to do..

  12. Areas of Interest

  13. Campus to Community Outreach Initiative (CCO)

  14. Connections Rosie Paparella – Enlightenment Project Greg Jackson – Center for Violence Prevention Dr. Amy Roberts – Dr. Melissa Sisco – Special Thanks: Dr. Weiner, Dr. Cohen & Doug Knerr

  15. “Friends, you and me... you brought another friend... and then there were three... we started our group... our circle of friends... and like that circle... there is no beginning or end.” --Eleanor Roosevelt Thank you for your time. For more information contact Melissa Sisco at msisco01@roosevelt.edu

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