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Community Scholars Reunion. April 10, 2013 Hosted By: Jim Moore, AUSD. Meeting Agenda. Welcome and Introductions Philosophy of Community Scholars Overview of Progress and Impact Future Direction and Sustainability Tools for Moving Forward. Pluralist vs. Populist:.
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Community Scholars Reunion April 10, 2013 Hosted By: Jim Moore, AUSD
Meeting Agenda Welcome and Introductions Philosophy of Community Scholars Overview of Progress and Impact Future Direction and Sustainability Tools for Moving Forward
Pluralist vs. Populist: • Beyond Adversary Democracy – Jane Mansbridge • Founding of the country • Majority rules • Loss of the populist or common good philosophy • Community Scholars • Path-breaking model • Contradicts the self-interest paradigm
Final Questionnaires: Instills a Greater Sense of Community 3 2 5 5
Final Questionnaires: Perspective of Community Engagement has Changed Since Involvement 1 2 5
Final Questionnaire: The Collaboration has Increased our Ability to Make a Difference in the Community 1 4 4 3
Final Questionnaire: We are Committed to On-Going Participation in the Community Scholars Program 4 4
Final Questionnaire: These Partnerships Helped Enhance Agencies’ Community-Based Missions 4 4
Factors for sustainability:Based on Final Questionnaire Responses
Career Center: • Contact for intern support: • (626) 815-2103 • Register for APU Career Network • Post positions • Available for all APU students and Alumni
Organizational Development Status: • Research and Development • Launch Prototype • Growth and Reflection • Evaluation • Sustainability
Future Direction and Sustainability: • What should the role and focus of the collaborative be? • A community network • A project/goal oriented group • Circulating leadership • Research…gaining community perspective • Other * Priority project from last meeting
Sustainability of Community Scholars: Given the focus and role you have selected, what is the path to sustainability?
Community Scholars Vision Statement: Character Role Impact