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Texas Campus Compact
educating citizens. building communities.
Register for International SL & CE Research Conference
The 2008 Conference Planning Committee is happy to announce that registration is now available on-line for the Eighth International Research Conference on Service-learning and Community Engagement October 25-28, 2008 in New Orleans. Please visit the Conference Registration Page and sign-up today!
Don't forget to make your hotel reservations for the Marriott at the Convention Center
. If making reservations online, use discount code RLSRLSA. If making reservations by phone (1-800-305-6342), reference the International Research Conference on Service-learning and Community Engagement for the reservation discount.
Coming Soon!! The proposal review process is now complete, and the schedule is being constructed. The conference schedule will be available online soon.
We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans!!
2008 Conference Planning Committee
Tulane University's Center for Public Service
slce2008@tulane.edu
THECB Work-Study Request for Applications
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to provide Work-Study Mentorship grants
Dear Presidents, Members, VISTAs, Community Service Directors and other Educators,
The Work-Study Student Mentorship Program was established as a new program separate and distinct from the Texas College Work-Study Program, due to funding received from the 80th Texas Legislature. The state appropriated $5 million for the biennium to support the Work-Study Student Mentorship Program and it was implemented in the fall of 2007
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is pleased to provide this funding to college students and mentorship services to college, high school, and other P-12 students. These Work-Study Mentorship grants to institutions of higher education will assist THECB's efforts to address the Participation and Success Goals of Closing the Gaps by 2015.
According to THECB Assistant Commissioner Judith Loredo, Ph.D., "our experience has shown that providing grants, scholarships, and stipends to our G-Force Mentors has increased the number of students who are pursuing and being retained in higher education. These funds increase the persistence and subsequent graduation rates of the students and those they mentor.
The Work-Study Request for Applications (RFA) for Fiscal Year 2009 us attached and is now available here under the Agency Proposal Request heading.
The following institutions of higher education are currently receiving these funds, participating in this program through the provision of collegiate G-Forces:
Texas A & M University, UT -- El Paso, University of Houston -- Victoria; Texas State, UT -- SA, Austin Community College, El Paso Community College, Laredo Community College, Paul Quinn College, Prairie View A & M University, Tarleton State University, Texas
A & M University -- Corpus Christi, Texas A & M University -- Kingsville, Texas Christian University, Texas Southern University, Texas State Technical College -- Harlingen, Texas Wesleyan University, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Dallas County Community College District, Houston Community College System, Texas Woman's University, UT -- Austin, UT -- Brownsville,
UT -- Pan American, and University of North Texas Denton.
Rebuilding Our Lady Fund
Our Lady of the Lake University suffered considerable fire damage Wednesday, May 6, 2008. The Compact sends heartfelt condolences to our family at Our Lady of the Lake University and wish them the best during these difficult times. The Compact pledges its support and assistance in rebuilding efforts and is calling for local and state-wide action to donate to the Rebuilding Our Lady Fund.
Please send donations to:
Rebuilding Our Lady Fund
c/o Texas Campus Compact
702 Colorado Street, Suite 1.118
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 579-5025
Thank you for supporting The Compact and Our Lady of the Lake University.
URGENT: Rebuilding OLLU Fund
Donate at the Ditch: Rebuilding OLLU Donation Drive
AmeriCorps VISTA Recruitment Begins
Apply now to become a Texas Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA or log into an existing My AmeriCorps account. Our Listing ID is 5108.
Texas Campus Compact's AmeriCorps VISTA program was founded in 2001. Today, fourteen VISTAs serve on twelve member campuses across Texas. The role of our AmeriCorps VISTAs is primarily to build capacity and sustainable infrastructures in the communities and on the campuses they serve.
Overview
The Texas Campus Compact's AmeriCorps VISTA program was founded in 2001. Today, fourteen VISTAs serve on twelve member campuses across Texas. The role of our AmeriCorps VISTAs is primarily to build capacity and sustainable infrastructures in the communities and on the campuses they serve. Ideally, after a determined period of time and through the dedicated work of all stakeholders, the position will no longer require staffing from a TXCC VISTA.
Texas Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTAs are placed at universities and colleges that are committed to the civic purposes of higher education. These schools, or host sites, agree to accomplish three goals identified by Texas Campus Compact. These goals are integrated into the VISTA's work plan and form the structure on which additional duties and responsibilities are placed.
Compensation
Benefits offered by host sites (such as meal and housing allowances) vary depending on the site's capacity to support an AmeriCorps VISTA; however, the following benefits are offered (or required) by the Corporation for National and Community Service and will not vary:
Living allowance (bi-weekly) paid by the Corporation for National and Community Service; exact amounts vary by county
Loan forebearance while in service
Extensive training provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service and Texas Campus Compact
Ten personal days, 10 workdays of medical leave, one week emergency leave
End of service Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 (subject to availability) or cash stipend of $1,200
Health coverage
Child care assistance (if eligible)
Office space and office equipment
Possibility of renewal of position beyond the first year (at most host sites)
Deadline to apply is May 10, 2008; Mandatory Pre-Service Orientation is July 8-11, 2008. Most positions start in July 2008 and end July 2009.
Check eligibility and read Frequently Asked Questions.
For more information contact recruitment.
recruitment info & resources
Project Overview
General Host Site Requirements & Benefits
Site Specific Benefits
Guide to Understanding the Work Plan
AmeriCorps VISTA Host Sites for 2008-09 program year:
Abilene Christian University, Abilene
Position filled.
Austin Community College, Austin
Position filled.
El Paso Community College District, El Paso
View position description and project work plan
Northwest Vista College, San Antonio
View position description and project work plan
Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio
View position description and project work plan
Rice University, Houston
Position filled.
St. Edward's University, Austin*
View position description and project work plan
View position description and project work plan
St. Mary's University, San Antonio
View position description and project work plan
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville
Position filled.
Southern Methodist University, Dallas
Position filled.
Southwestern University, Georgetown
Position filled.
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth
View position description and project work plan
Texas State Technical College, Harlingen
View position description and project work plan
Texas State University, San Marcos
Position filled.
The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington
Positions filled.
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin*
Positions filled.
The University of Texas at Brownsville, Brownsville
View position description and project work plan
The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio
View position description and project work plan
The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler
View position description and project work plan
asterisk (*) denotes host site with two AmeriCorps VISTA positions
The Compact Awarded Wagner-Peyser Grant
The Office of the Governor has awarded Texas Campus Compact and Austin Community College a Wagner-Peyser grant of $102,040 for the development of a new program, STEM in Action Community Impact, that will incorporate civic engagement and Service-Learning initatives into existing STEM curricula at the high school, community college and university levels.
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