The Bonner Program: Introduction “Access to Education, A program of: The Corella & Bertram Bonner Foundation 10 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ (609) (609) fax For more information, please visit our website at Opportunity to Serve”

Welcome & Introductions

National Bonner Network:Participating Campuses

790 contributors 4,500 pages 9,700 visits in October 75,000 visits in last year

460 contributors 1,750 pages 2,800 visits in October 21,000 visits in last year

Overview

The Bonner Program: Change Strategy — Integrated Approach Student Development “Access to Education, Opportunity to Serve” Campus Infrastructure Culture of service Community Partnerships Measurable impact

Expectation Exploration Experience Example Expertise Student Development: Curricular & Co-Curricular Approach Co-Curricular Activities (Training & Enrichment, Reflection, and Advising) Academic linkages (Service-learning, CBR, minor, major & certificates) Through Service (Developmental placements, learning through action)

Community Partnerships: Organizing Structure Site- Based Team Program Assistant Intentional Short-Term Placement

Research Local PolicyOpti ons.org website Community -Based Research PolicyOption s Issue Briefs Direct Service Capacity Building Training & Strategic Planning Convening Issue Forums & Working Groups Convening Issue Forums & Working Groups Action Issue, Place, Organizati on Public Education Change Campaigns:Comprehensive & Integrated

Student Development: Multiple-Level Engagement AdvocacyStudents present findings to School Board ForumOrganize public forum on school lunch Issue BriefSchool lunch programs, farm-to-school, obesity ResearchEvaluate student attitudes toward nutrition TrainingWorkshops for new Board & Staff SummerManage summer program & plan for Fall TeamHelp expand to other Schools in District RegularCoach students in School Garden Club 1xPlant School Garden for Orientation Service

Next Steps

Student Development: Multiple-Level Engagement StudentApproachActivityInfrastructure Expertise Problem- Solving AdvocacyPartner Orgs ForumCenter / Faculty Issue Brief CBR Courses / Faculty Advisors Research Training Community Service Center / Staff / Student Leaders Example Placement Team ExperienceRegular Explore1x

Student Development: Multiple-Level Engagement StudentApproachActivityInfrastructure Expertise Problem- Solving AdvocacyPartner Orgs ForumCenter / Faculty Issue Brief CBR Center / Courses / Faculty Advisors Research Training Community Service Center / Staff / Student Leaders Example Placement Team ExperienceRegular Explore1x

Student Development: Multiple-Level Engagement StudentApproachActivityInfrastructure Expertise Problem- Solving AdvocacyPartner Orgs ForumCenter / Faculty Issue Brief CBR Center / Courses / Faculty Advisors Research Training Community Service Center / Staff / Student Leaders Example Placement Team ExperienceRegular Explore1x

Working Groups: Overview How can each working group contribute to reaching the next level?

Update

The Bonner Program: Update in five areas 1)Community Partnerships 2)Student Development 3)Campus Collaborations 4)Web-Based Tools 5)National & International Networking

The Bonner Program: Meaningful community partnerships & placements ★ 67% programs have site/issue-based teams in place at some or all sites ★ Yet, average self-assessment is at level 3 ★ Many programs believe they still are challenged with implementing best practices for the basics, such as ✓ partner selection ✓ understanding of the developmental model, ✓ co-educator strategies, ✓ partner evaluation. The average self- assessment for these items is at level 3.

The Bonner Program: Student development via placements & training — 1 ★ Frequent and sequential training and meeting opportunities ✓ majority of programs have adopted class or cohort meetings ✓ many now alternate these meetings with issue-oriented training and problem-solving sessions ✓ many cite their work to create or refine a training curriculum and link them with group projects

The Bonner Program: Student development via placements & training — 2 ★ Increase in relevant coursework and academic- service connections, including in: ✓ issue-oriented campus campaigns or awareness efforts ✓ PolicyOptions issue brief research ✓ CBR project assignments ✓ faculty-team connections ✓ required or recommended courses ✓ more robust academic programs (such as minors) ★ This area, however, seems to be the one where most growth and refinement is desired by campuses.

The Bonner Program: Student development via placements & training — 3 ★ Experiments in developing deeper reflection, in individual and group settings, esp. through critical inquiry ✓ innovative social media applications, such as blogging ✓ e-portfolios (using rubrics such as those from the American Association of Colleges and Universities VALUE initiative ✓ conversations with peers and advisors ★ Foundation hopes to produce new educational and reflection materials ✓ help students make the connection between their community service work and public policy analysis ✓ including uncovering root causes and potential solutions

The Bonner Program: Campus-Wide Collaborations ★ The infrastructure for sustained work is strong. ✓ 66% of programs believe their collaboration with key departments is strong or comprehensive (levels 4-5) ✓ less than 5% of programs believe it is non-existent or minimal ✓ Programs cite stronger collaborations with Multicultural Affairs, Career Services, and Student Services/Involvement ★ Yet many programs still struggle around recruitment and selection issues ✓ want stronger methods to work with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Work Study offices

The Bonner Program: Web-based Tools for Program Management ★ Many campuses have adopted strong program management techniques and do high-quality tracking in BWBRS ✓ national review of positions, trainings, & CLAs has helped ✓ goal of 80% students on track with logging hours ★ Amazed by the creativity and depth with which many programs have explored and applied social media tools ✓ more than 120 videos ✓ positive impact reported by students & partners, not so clear from staff members

The Bonner Program: National & International Networking ★ Build the capacity of our network through... ✓ professional development initiative ✓ Bonner alumni network ★ Forge connections to the broader national and international network of change-oriented organizations and networks ✓ issue- and policy-focused groups (e.g., hunger and food security, college access, etc.) ✓ international service initiative

The Bonner Program: National & International Networking ★ Build the capacity of our network through... ✓ professional development initiative ✓ Bonner alumni network ★ Forge connections to the broader national and international network of change-oriented organizations and networks ✓ issue- and policy-focused groups (e.g., hunger and food security, college access, etc.) ✓ international service initiative

Working Groups

Working Groups: Overview Student Focus Training Students in Policy Research and Advocacy Bonners and Diversity Work College Persistence, Support and Success Summer Internships Staff & Faculty Focus Professional Development for Staff Faculty Outreach and Support Community-Based and Policy Research Community Focus Community Impact Community Partner Participation Nationally Issue-Specific Campaigns and Networking International Partnerships Network Focus Bonner Alumni Network