1. Newman Civic Fellowship Mentor Orientation
Maggie Grove, VP for Strategy and Operations 
Evelyn Gonzalez, Fellow for Philanthropy & Impact

2. What is Campus Compact?
national coalition of 1,000 colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education
National network
Advance the public purposes of colleges and universities by deepening their ability to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility

3. Campus Compact History
founded in 1985 by the presidents of Brown, Georgetown, and Stanford Universities, along with the president of the Education Commission of the States
shared concern about the ongoing health and strength of democracy in the United States and belief that higher education could be more effective contributor to the sustainability of democracy with more robust support structures
Campus Compact created to help colleges and universities create such support structures

4. What is the Newman Civic Fellowship?
Created in honor of Frank Newman, Campus Compact co- founder
Year-long fellowship experience
Recognizes and supports community-committed students who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country and abroad

5. Program Goals
To support community-committed students from Campus Compact member institutions in their personal, civic, and professional development so as to prepare them for the long- term work of public problem solving and of building equitable communities
To build a network of civically-oriented college student leaders and alumni characterized by vibrant and productive relationships

6. Program Learning Outcomes
Awareness of self
Collaboration
Cultural competence
Social intelligence
Effective interpersonal communication
Networking skills
Asset mapping
Attracting resources to advance a cause
Community organizing
Design thinking
Root cause analysis
Systems thinking

7. Snapshot of Programming for Fellows
Events
Monthly virtual event series
National in-person convening
Quarterly mentor/fellow meetings
State/regional events as relevant
Fellowship communication
Virtual communities for fellows
Two update surveys for mentors

8. National Conference Logistics
Registration opening: registration link sent to fellows.
Shared rooms: Doubletree Bayside Hotel
Program is at Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
Institutions are responsible for fellow transportation to and from; Campus Compact covers lodging, meals, and programming

9. Who are the 2019 Newman Civic Fellows?
265 community-committed students 
Undergraduate and graduate students
Enrolled at Campus Compact member institutions
Have at least one year of education remaining
Connected by a shared passion and commitment to addressing public problems

10. Important Programming Dates for Fellows
September 16 - Fellowship year virtual kick-off event from 2:00- 3:00 PM EST
November 15-16, 2019 -Newman Civic Fellows National Convening in Boston
April 17, 2020 - Deadline for submitting fellowship reflection piece
Link for the virtual kick off #1
Final Reflection Info sheet is in drop box. 

11. Mentor Role
Supporting fellow’s professional, civic, and personal growth
Helping fellows to reflect upon their experiences in the fellowship and in their community-based efforts

12. Mentor Responsibilities
Meet quarterly with the fellow during the academic year of the student’s fellowship
Complete a brief survey from Campus Compact after every second meeting
Help fellow reflect on their experience in the fellowship and on their broader personal, professional, and civic development
Connect fellow to relevant resources as opportunities arise to do so
Communicate with Campus Compact as needed

13. Quarterly Meeting Timeline
Meeting #1: to occur between August and September
No update due
Meeting #2: to occur between October and November
Quarterly update form #1 due by November 25
Meeting #3: to occur between December and January
Meeting #4: to occur between February and March
Quarterly update form #2 due by March 15

14. Quarterly Meeting Updates
Where has your fellow been focusing their energy in addressing public problems so far this semester?
Are there any concerns you have about your fellow's participation or experience in the fellowship?
Are there any additional resources or sources of support for mentors that you would like to see from Campus Compact?
Is there anything else that you would like to share with Campus Compact about your, or your fellow's, experience with the Newman Civic Fellowship thus far?

15. Next Steps
Mentor manual
Planning for first quarterly meeting

16. Questions & Comments