off campus work study & enrichment program lacy knipper- assistant director of student...
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Off Campus Work Study &
Enrichment ProgramLacy Knipper- Assistant Director of Student Activities
Liza Johnson- Associate Director of Career Services
Quote WalkStand by the quote that speaks to you!
Community Service Work Study Funds
• Share with a neighbor:o How is your institution currently using funds for community service?o How are you targeting your students?o How are you placing your students?
• Share with the group:o What ideas are out there?
What did we do?• Students eligible for work study are able to work at
off campus non-profit organizations
• Students participate in career development enrichment series
Why did we do it?• Financial resources available through work-study
for community service
• This is a “win-win” for students, campus, and community!
Student “Wins”• Financial Literacy • Professional connections beyond campus• Networking • Earning $• Paid internship opportunity • Professional Development Series• Resume Builder • Skill Development
Campus“Wins”• Great way to utilize Work Study funds• Provides and opportunity for Student Engagement • UD is making an impact in the community • Creates partnerships with organizations • Public Relations – Gets our name out!• Fulfilling UD’s Mission: “Zeal for life-long learning and service”Students understanding the important of service
Community “Wins”• Non-profits are connected with regularly scheduled
volunteers • Quality of volunteers – Applying their education,
fresh ideas• Potential candidates for open positions• Free marketing & presence on campus
Potential Applications• Jot down a few notes:
o How might a program like this look on your campus?o What ideas do you have for expanding/modifying this program?
How did we do it? Matter Creative Center
Multicultural Family Center
Dubuque Rescue Mission
After School Programs
• Off Campus Partners American Red Cross
Humane Society
Mississippi River Museum
Professional Health Clinic
Elementary/Middle Schools
• Introduce Program
• Agreement
How did we do it? (cont’d)
• Student Hiring Process Application Interview Matching Student contacts the organization
Meeting? Expectations Scheduling
How did we do it? (cont’d)
• Management – “Off” and “On” Campus Timecard authorization for off campus supervisor Monthly co-supervisor check-ins Monthly on campus student check-ins
How did we do it? (cont’d)
• Enrichment Series Goal: To provide students with career and skill development Meet once per month Provide Reflections/ Discussion Topics include: Resume & Cover letter building, LinkedIn, Self-Assessment,
Interview Success, and career building
Questions?