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What is IMPACT/ReNU ?

What is IMPACT/ReNU ?. Campus gateway to the community Focus on project-based learning Connect students with community based on career interests and skills Outcomes over hours. IMPACT. ReNU. Community gateway to campus Numerous community projects/programs

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What is IMPACT/ReNU ?

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  1. What is IMPACT/ReNU? • Campus gateway to the community • Focus on project-based learning • Connect students with community based on career interests and skills • Outcomes over hours IMPACT ReNU Community gateway to campus Numerous community projects/programs Connecting students to community partners in many different fields/backgrounds Works to build capacity and provide long-term solutions to community needs

  2. The Need for IMPACT POVERTY

  3. IMPACT Overview (Click to Play)

  4. IMPACT is… (Click each box to Play)

  5. Service matters to… Value of Volunteer Labor $24.69/hour Value of Skills-Based Service Based on Major …and they hire NU students Civic50.org

  6. IMPACT Project Phases An IMPACT project could span… One semester One year Two Years Four Years …it all depends on the project and the needs being addressed.

  7. Entrepreneurism/Academic Integration Health & Wellness Safe Neighborhoods Cultural Events Energy Issues Life Skills & Social Context Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs NF National Heritage Area/ Discover Niagara Shuttle Economic Development Workforce Development Job Coaching Entrepreneur Training Family Business Center Food Marketing & Food Industry Entrepreneurship Small Business Development Family Literacy Programs Tutoring Services Parent/Family Workshops Developmental Disabilities Job Placement Training Mental Health Counseling Services Workforce Training Expand Tourism Efforts Community Events Planning Children & Family Recreation Events Community Recreation Opportunities

  8. Imagine the Possibilities – Think like an Entrepreneur

  9. Project-based Examples Accounting: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Social Work: Street Outreach/ Point In Time count CIS/Food Marketing: Niagara Falls Local Food Action Plan Education: Linking Literacy to Movement

  10. Learn More About IMPACT/ReNU To access IMPACT modules: • Visit www.niagara.edu/impact > click on “Training” (PurplePass credentials required) • Through Canvas directly

  11. Sign up today – visit: Niagara.galaxydigital.com – use your PurplePass credentials

  12. Brittany DePietro Coordinator bdepietro@niagara.edu Tom Lowe Director tlowe@niagara.edu www.niagara.edu/impact Academic Complex – Room 125 @NiagaraIMPACT

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