Leadership & Civic Engagement Annual Report 2014

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Annual Report 2013-2014

Annual Report 2013-­‐2014 Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement

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Message from the Director

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Meet the Staff

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Annual Programs & Events Small Act Big Impact Fresh Friday Into the Streets Engagement Week Student Organization Fair Presidents’ Summit JumpStart Read for the Record Greek Affairs Advisor Training

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Ongoing Projects, Initiatives, & Programs JumpStart Program Officer Orientations FLO Advisory Board Development StrengthsQuest Trainings

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MLK Day of Service MLK Sunday Supper ACC Leadership Symposium National Read Across America Day Dr. Eboo Patel Lecture Alternative Service Breaks Up With the White & Gold

Student Organization Registration & Chartering President’s Higher Education Honor Roll Faculty Service Learning Support Student Leader Retreat

Leadership & Civic Engagement Profiles Student Profiles Faculty/Staff Partner Profiles

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Strategic Initiatives & Growth Opportunities QEP Partnership Georgia Tech Student Organization Team Coaching Electronic Support Platform Student Organization Advisor Outreach

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Student Government Association Presidents Council Governing Board Risk Management Community Service Event Planning Student Leader Retreat

Spring 2015 Programs of Interest

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Message from the Director

January 1, 2015

Dear Friends,

I am excited to be at the halfway mark of my second as part of Georgia Tech’s Dean of Students staff. The past year-­‐ and-­‐a-­‐half has been full of growth, numerous successes, and a great deal of learning for this passionate Leadership & Civic Engagement staff. In developing this report, we have been continually reminded of the impact of our work on the student experience and of how much has been accomplished since coming together as a fully staffed team in July 2013.

While the Office Leadership & Civic Engagement is new to Georgia Tech, it is significant to recognize the history that led Student Affairs to strategically align the work of what was previously two separate areas, Community Service and Student Involvement. Each of these areas has had a significant impact on our students. The decision to rename the organization was intentional, as leadership has emerged as a key component of Georgia Tech’s institutional strategic plan. By bringing these two units together, Student Affairs endeavored to promote greater collaboration and synergy to ultimately better serve students.

As a newly restructured office, we are excited to share with you our achievements and clearly illustrate the programs and initiatives we oversee. Growing together as a team and continuing to distinctly define our value to the Institute have been an exhilarating experience. As a staff we have decided that, rather than a traditional annual report or a year in review, we would share what we have learned and accomplished over the past 18 months. What follows in this report are descriptions of our programs, profiles from our students and campus partners, and a snapshot of our future plans.

I would be remiss if I did not thank the Leadership & Civic Engagement staff, including the team of eight student assistants, for their continued dedication to their work. Our Office is also indebted to our campus and community partners. I, like my team, am continually grateful for the colleagues that have been such a tremendous support to us as we learn together to better serve as One Georgia Tech. Lastly, I am thankful to have built relationships with, been challenged by, and work alongside some of the most talented students in the country. I look forward to continuing to grow with each of you as we further the Georgia Institute of Technology’s unique motto: Progress and Service.

Go Jackets!

E. Gerome Stephens, Ph.D. Director of Leadership & Civic Engagement

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Meet the Staff Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement

Student Organizations & Leadership Coordinator (July 2013-­‐present) Kelly Cross received her B.A. in History in 2006 and her M.S. in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education in 2009 both from Texas A&M University. Prior to her time at Georgia Tech Kelly served as the Assistant Director of Student Activities at Illinois College and advised the programming board and homecoming committees. Kelly joined Georgia Tech in July 2013 and serves as the Student Organizations and Leadership Coordinator. She helps students find community through student organizations, serves as a resource to all student organizations and those working through the student organization chartering process. Kelly also advises the President’s Council Governing Board and enjoys helping students engage meaningfully in this community through programs, organizations, and events.

Civic Engagement Coordinator (July 2011-­‐present) Sarah Cantrell Perkins received a B.A. in English from Davidson College in 2006 and a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from North Carolina State University in 2011.

Prior to graduate school, Sarah served two years at Lesley University (Cambridge, MA) as a Massachusetts Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA placed in Lesley University’s Office of Community Service. Sarah joined the Tech community in June 2011 and serves as the Civic Engagement Coordinator. She currently advises Alternative Service Breaks, the Community Service Council, MOVE, and the MLK Day of Service and serves as a resource and advocate for service-­‐based student organizations. Sarah also serves on the Service-­‐ Learning and Community Engagement Council and supports faculty working to include academic based community service into their courses.

JumpStart Coordinator (October 2014-­‐present) Stephanie Travis received her B.S. in International Affairs from Georgia Tech in 2012. Prior to joining JumpStart, Stephanie served as project manager for a local nonprofit. Stephanie currently serves as the Site Manager for the JumpStart program at Georgia Tech. She has held this position since October 2014. Jumpstart is a national nonprofit focused on helping students build their language, literacy, and social-­‐emotional skills before entering Kindergarten. As the JumpStart Site Manager, Stephanie recruits, trains, manages and coaches Georgia Tech students who serve in local Pre-­‐K classrooms.

Director of Leadership & Civic Engagement (July 2013-­‐present) Dr. Gerome Stephens received his Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership & Organizational Development from the University of Louisville. His dissertation research explored the use of institutional mission in building an organizational culture. Gerome completed his B.A. in Education in 2001 and M.A. in Public Communications in 2003 both at Morehead State University. He previously worked in Student Leadership Programs at the University of Louisville and has more than 12 years experience working in student affairs.

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Development of Leadership & Civic Engagement

Progress and Service Georgia Tech’s motto, “Progress and Service,” exemplifies the Institute’s on-­‐going history of an institutional commitment to service. In the 1960s, Techwood Tutorial Program (TTP) was created by Georgia Tech students as a tutoring and mentoring program for children living in the neighboring Techwood Homes. In the 1970s, volunteer programs took place under the leadership of Student Center Programs and included programs such as TTP, Partners in Interactive Education (PIE), and other weekly service projects. During the 1990s, service traditions such as TEAM Buzz were founded by students and Mobilizing Opportunities for Volunteer Experience (MOVE) was created to support the volunteer efforts.

In 2001, MOVE was relocated from the Student Center Programming Office in Auxiliary Services to the Office of Student Involvement within the Division of Student Affairs. During this time, MOVE became an officially chartered student organization and what had been “the MOVE Office” transitioned to the Office of Community Service. The new office included a Community Service Coordinator staff position and expanded responsibilities to include service-­‐learning, community service resources, and support for the increasing number of community service based-­‐student organizations.

A decade later, the Office of Community Service and the Office of Student Involvement merged to form the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement.

Looking to the Future The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement was established in the Fall 2012 when the Office of Student Involvement and Office of Community Service merged. Prior to Fall 2012, the two offices reported to the same Director (Associate Dean and Director of Student Involvement, Community Service and Student Media), but maintained separate accounts and websites. The Office of Community Service moved to the Student Center Commons space in 2010 and shared a suite with the Office of Student Involvement.

In Summer 2011, the previous Director of Student Involvement, Danielle McDonald, left Georgia Tech after 13 years.

Following her departure, Georgia Tech reevaluated the Director position, which resulted in the office restructure (i.e. merger of Student Involvement and Community Service). Given the emphasis on leadership with Georgia Tech’s strategic plan, the merger and revised Director position strive to intentionally create greater collaboration and synergy as well as more deeply integrate the two concepts to enhance service to students. After two years of leadership provided by Interim Directors, Dr. Gerome Stephens was hired to serve as the new Director of Leadership & Civic Engagement and started in this role in July 2013.

The Director of Leadership & Civic Engagement leads a team of two full-­‐ time staff, a part-­‐time JumpStart Coordinator, and a team of student assistants. Together, the staff are dedicated to promoting, supporting, and recognizing student engagement through active participation in over 400 chartered student organizations and community service programs, including the federally-­‐funded JumpStart pre-­‐K literacy program.

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Annual Programs & Events August 2013-­‐December 2014

Small Act Big Impact

In collaboration with New Student & Sophomore Programs, Small Act Big Impact is a summer-­‐ long service project benefiting the Atlanta Mission. Throughout the summer and at each FASET New Student Orientation, new students and families are encouraged to bring donations of travel-­‐sized toiletries and individually packaged snacks. The project culminates with an on-­‐campus packaging event where incoming students volunteer along-­‐side upper class students and staff to assemble the donated goods into critical need kits for delivery to the Atlanta Mission.

Friday, August 15, 2014 Friday, August 15, 2013 • 25 attendees (4 staff) • 100 attendees (10 staff) • 4800 items donated • 4685 items donated • 209 snack kits and 584 critical needs assembled • 926 critical needs assembled

Fresh Friday Fresh Friday is an annual block party event coordinated by the Freshman Leadership Organization (FLO) Advisory Board.

The event is designed to promote engagement in FLOs and provide an opportunity for freshmen to socialize during their first Friday on campus. In 2014, the event featured a new process where participants received a "FLO Passport" upon entry and were encouraged to speak to five of the six FLOs at their respective tables. Students returned completed passports to receive a new FLO water bottle and to enter a raffle. At each FLO table, first year students learned about FLOs and their respective application processes.

Friday, August 15, 2014 Friday, August 15, 2013 • 600+ attendees • 200-­‐300 attendees

• 400 passports distributed to first year students

Into the Streets Sponsored by the student organization, MOVE, Into the Streets is a day of service that introduces first-­‐year students to community service opportunities in Atlanta. Students work in small groups on different service projects throughout the city with student leaders in MOVE. The event takes place the first Saturday of the fall semester and is an exciting way to learn about the Atlanta community, to meet fellow classmates interested in service, and to have fun! MOVE provides transportation to / from all projects, breakfast and lunch, and a t-­‐shirt to all participants.

Saturday, August 24, 2013 Saturday, August 24, 2014 • 135 first-­‐year students • 145 first year students • 29 upper-­‐class students • 20 MOVE Officers; 6 staff and faculty • 12 project sites; 12 community partners • 10 project sites; 8 community partners • 492 service hours • 513 service hours

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Engagement Week Student Organization Fair The Engagement Week Student Organization Fair, organized by the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, the Presidents’ Council Governing Board, and MOVE, is an event designed to promote engagement in student organizations and campus life. The event features student organizations tabling on Tech Walkway. Students have the opportunity to connect with chartered student organizations focused on cultural and diversity initiatives, professional development, service to the community and more. The week also includes a volunteer fair designed to help students find engagement opportunities in service based student organizations and Atlanta area community partners. In 2014 the event featured a new process where participants received a "Engagement Passport" upon entry and were encouraged to speak to five organizations. Students returned completed passports to receive an Engagement Week water bottle.

August 28-­‐30, 2013 • Organizations fair: 85 Organizations • Volunteer fair: 25 community partners

August 27-­‐28, 2014 • Organizations fair: 105 Organizations • Volunteer fair: 25 community partners

Presidents’ Summit Sponsored by the President’s Council Governing Board, the Presidents’ Summit Leadership Conference is a leadership development program that aims to equip student organization presidents with leadership skills and organizational development knowledge to help all student organizations thrive at Georgia Tech. The day was filled with collaboration, training, information, and preparation for the upcoming school year.

Sunday, September 8, 2013 Sunday, September 7, 2014 • 70+ student organization leaders • 95+ student organization leaders • 90+ organizations represented • 100+ organizations represented

JumpStart Read for the Record, October 3, 2013 Each year JumpStart celebrates literacy with a national campaign to break the world record of people reading the same book in a designated time span. This year millions of participants across the country read the friendship themed book, Otis. Jumpstart at Georgia Tech celebrated this year’s event with 24 volunteers serving at two local Atlanta schools. 15 student volunteers read Otis to 3-­‐year-­‐old students at a local Sheltering Arms preschool site. Student volunteers also led a follow up Otis themed literacy activity. Eight Georgia Tech staff members read Otis to classes at Woodson Primary School. Each staff member read to multiple classrooms allowing volunteers to collectively read to over 200 students.

Greek Affairs Advisor Training, October 6, 2013 The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement partnered with the Office of Greek Affairs to host a one-­‐day advisor training for faculty, staff and alumni advisors of fraternities and sororities. The training focused on student development theory, Institute policies and procedures and how to effectively connect students to outside resources including the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement and the Counseling Center. In addition to the training, a focus group of 5 general student organization advisors was conducted on advisor/student interactions and advisor needs. Over 40 advisors were in attendance.

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MLK Day of Service, January 20, 2014

Sponsored by the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, Georgia Tech’s 4th Annual MLK Day of Service exemplifies the Institute’s motto, “Progress and Service” and honors the national holiday’s spirit of “A Day On, Not a Day Off.” A 6-­‐ member student planning committee coordinated the event including project recruitment, volunteer registration, and event logistics. The 2014 MLK Day of Service engaged a record number of 232 volunteers across 10 service projects.

Student completed a total of 696 service hours during the event.

MLK Sunday Supper, January 23, 2014 The MLK “Sunday” Supper event, a new addition to the Institute’s MLK Celebration, was held in the Bill Moore Student Success Center. The event organizers included students and staff from CEISMC, the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, and the Student Government Association – specifically SGA’s Diversity & Multicultural Affairs Committee.

The purpose of the event was to provide an intentional space for a community meal and meaningful conversation that would synthesize participants’ experiences at the MLK Celebration events. Approximately 90 people attended, which included faculty, staff, and students.

After brief opening remarks, participants were welcomed to enjoy dinner. Twelve special guest facilitators served as the discussion leaders; participants were assigned to tables based on their service interests. Inspired by Dr. King’s vision of people from diverse backgrounds interacting on personal levels, America’s Sunday Supper, a national program, encourages people to share a meal and discuss issues that affect their communities, to increase racial and cultural understanding.

ACC Leadership Symposium, February 21-­‐23, 2014 More than 30 students applied to be a part of the 2014 Georgia Tech delegation for the ACC Leadership Symposium. Through an application and interview process, five students were chosen. The 2014 Symposium was a three-­‐day leadership event at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. The annual symposium is a learning opportunity for students across the Atlantic Coast Conference to engage in intense conversations and action planning.

Throughout the symposium, students explored social issues prevalent in the 21st century and the resources available to them to address social change within their local and global communities. Students engaged in a hands-­‐on group projects about the tools of social change as it related to the following broad social justice, umbrella issues: Poverty, Human Rights, Health and Environment.

National Read Across America/Dr. Seuss Day, March 3, 2014 Every year National Read Across America Day is held on Dr. Seuss’ birthday to celebrate and promote literacy. JumpStart celebrated its Dr. Seuss Day with an event in the Student Center Ballroom for all of the preschool students at our partner sites. Alpha Phi sorority and Delta Chi fraternity partnered with JumpStart for the second year in a row to host the event. The theme for Georgia Tech’s celebration was “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” Over 100 children from four local Pre-­‐ K sites received a ‘passport’ that they took around the ballroom as they participated in the various activities. This year activity stations included face painting, book readings, cultural activities, and future career demos. Over 30 volunteers participated to make the event fun and engaging for all the Pre-­‐K students.

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Dr. Eboo Patel Lecture, March 12, 2014 The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, in collaboration with the Office of Student Diversity Programs, hosted Dr. Eboo Patel, Founder and President of the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), as the 2014 Diversity Week keynote speaker. Dr. Patel’s lecture, “Interfaith Leadership in a Time of Global Religious Conflict,” took place on Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00pm in the Student Center Ballroom. Approximately 170 people, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, attended the event. A reception and book signing followed the lecture. After the reception, Dr. Patel and his fellow IFYC staff member, Megan Lane, participated in a private dinner with 16 Georgia Tech student leaders.

The 2013-­‐2014 academic year marks the second year that Georgia Tech has participated in the President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge, a national initiative that seeks to advance interfaith cooperation and community service in higher education by inviting institutions of higher education to commit to a year of interfaith and community service programming on campus.

Alternative Spring Break, March 16-­‐23, 2014 Alternative Service Breaks (ASB) is a chartered student organization that hosts meaningful community service immersion trips during Institute breaks. During spring break, in collaboration with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, ASB hosted three domestic Alternative Spring Break trips and one international ASB trip. A total of eight student leaders, 49 student participants, and seven staff members participated across the four trips. Student participants completed a total of 2212 service hours during their spring break.

• Biloxi, MS – Community Connections International, Early Childhood Education Initiatives (15 students; Sarah Perkins, Leadership & Civic Engagement; Candace Witt, Housing) • Mobile, AL – Southwest Alabama Habitat for Humanity (16 students; Kim Hoover, Housing; Brett Scharf, Housing) • Jacksonville Beach, FL – Habitat for Humanity (15 Students; Kelly Cross, Leadership & Civic Engagement; Anil Shetty, Student Integrity) • Matagalpa, Nicaragua – Community Collaborations International, Sustainable Development Initiatives (11 students; Lacy Currie, Counseling Center)

Up with the White & Gold, April 21, 2014 Up With the White and Gold is an annual ceremony that celebrates the achievements within the Georgia Tech community. Nearly 300 students, faculty, and staff gathered to support their peers during the ceremony. Twenty-­‐three of Georgia Tech’s student organizations and campus departments present scholarships, certificates, and awards to their respective members who they believe have gone above and beyond in a particular area of campus. Over 120 people, organizations and offices were presented with over 95 awards.

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Ongoing Projects, Initiatives, & Programs August 2013-­‐December 2014

JumpStart Program The program increased site reach in 2013 by serving in four local centers instead of the previous two sites in 2012. Sites included Sheltering Arms Elaine P. Draeger Model Teaching Center, Northwest Youth Power, Fairytales Learning Center, and Carter G. Woodson Primary School. JumpStart students will spent more than 5,000 hours of service in support of Pre-­‐K students. JumpStart at Georgia Tech also had a goal of engaging 55 volunteers in short term service projects.

During the 2013 academic year this goal was exceeded with 71 volunteers serving in our short-­‐term projects. These short-­‐term projects include our Read for the Record and Dr. Seuss Day activities. Following the departure of the previous site manger, the program was reviewed and realigned with changes within the national organization. A new program site manager was hired in October 2014 and is launching a new student corps in January 2015.

FLO Advisory Board Development In Spring 2013 five freshman leadership organizations (FLOs) gathered to create a unified body to further enhance the experience, community and leadership development of freshmen at Georgia Tech. The FLO Advisory Board was developed and is comprised of student and advisor representatives from Emerging Leaders, FreshGA, Freshman Activities Board, Freshman Council, and Freshmen Leadership Initiative. The FLO Advisory Board works to vision for the future, create support structures, and ensure the success of Freshman Leadership Organizations in the future. In September 2014 a staff member was chairperson was elected. The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement serves as a resource to the board as the group works towards unification and increasing their already strong service to freshman students. The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement is working with the SGA’s Joint Campus Organization Committee (JCOC) to create a specific chartering designation for these programmatically focused leadership organizations.

Service Learning Support The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement supports faculty who seek to incorporate academic based community service into their courses. Depending on the needs of the faculty and course, the office will assist with identifying appropriate community partnerships, providing resources for critical reflection, and facilitating service-­‐related risk management logistics. We support faculty through the course development process or provide resources for the specific course components in need of assistance.

StrengthsQuest Trainings Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement staff trained as Gallup Strengths Quest Facilitators facilitated Strengths Trainings. Training programs focus on developing a greater understanding of self and one’s talents, a greater understanding of the talents of others and how to optimize team interactions to ensure better communication and efficiency. In the past 15 months, the office facilitated over 20 group trainings and has reached over 300 staff and students. Trainings were facilitated for groups ranging from campus departments and offices, student organizations, employee resource groups and GT1000 classes.

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Officer Orientations focus on training new and returning student organization leaders on important information and topics that will assist them in starting and/or maintaining a successful student organization. Orientations focus on Institute policies and licensing, financial management, member recruitment, organization visioning and the importance of successful transitions. This past academic year over 20 Officer Orientations were held and reached over 65 students.

Student Organization Registration & Chartering The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement supports the chartering and annual registration of student organizations and works in cooperation with Joint Campus Organization Committee (JCOC) and the Student Government Association (SGA) to manage policies and ensure that current processes and requirements facilitate growth, and meet the needs of student organizations. The office helps students navigate the chartering process, develop constitutions, and prepare for the Student Activities Committee (SAC). The SAC, a Faculty Senate committee, finalizes the chartering process for student organizations and ensures that constitutions reflect Institute policies.

Organizations are required to maintain Active status in order to utilize Georgia Tech services including campus space, funding, and hosting events. In order to maintain Active Status, organizations are required to submit to the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement two forms, a constitution, and ensure that information on forms reflects what is listed on JacketPages. The office collects and verifies required documents and works in collaboration with SGA to manage JacketPages.

In November 2014, The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement conducted an audit of student organizations' files. The audit will inform the current registration process and find gaps between the electronic and paper files. Insight was gained in areas of organization registration status, gaps in electronic tracking, and future communication needs.

President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the President’s Honor Roll recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of exemplary community service and achieve meaningful outcomes in their communities. The Honor Roll is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service’s strategic commitment to engage millions of college students in service and celebrate the critical role of higher education in strengthening communities.

The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement staff completes the President’s Honor Roll application each year on behalf of the Institute. Service statistics and project narratives are provided by campus partners, including representation from each college, and by student organizations. A focused goal of the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement is the adoption of a platform by which community service hours can be systematically tracked Institute wide.

Georgia Tech has been named to the Honor Roll every year since its inception in 2006 with the exception of one year when Tech did not apply. The 2014 President’s Honor Roll recognizes Georgia Tech for its excellence in Interfaith Community Service, which is a new category of recognition. Data from the most recent application highlights that GT students engaged in 163,692 hours of service from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.

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Class of 1981 Public Service Endowment Fund,

In honor of their 25th class reunion, members of the Class of 1981 created this Fund to support community service opportunities at Georgia Tech and serve as a critical resource for Georgia Tech students participating in community service. The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement oversees the application and allocation process for this Fund.

There continues to be an increase in the number of organizations applying and a growing diversity of the types of service needs addressed by the Public Service Fund. During the 2013-­‐2014 academic year, a total of $4574.56 was allocated to 12 student organizations across 15 different programs.

President’s Interfaith & Community Service Campus Challenge Georgia Tech joined the President’s Interfaith & Community Service Campus Challenge in summer 2012. Led by the White House Office of Faith-­‐Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the US Department of Education, this national initiative calls upon higher education institutions to prioritize activities that will bring together people of different religious and non-­‐religious backgrounds to engage in community service projects that benefit their shared community. “Interfaith” is defined broadly to include people of all worldviews and traditions. As part of this Campus Challenge, the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement has attended the National Gathering for the Campus Challenge and the Atlanta-­‐based Interfaith Leadership Institute, as well as hosted Dr. Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core, as the Diversity Week 2014 Keynote Lecture.

• National Gathering, Washington, D.C., September 22-­‐23, 2014 The Fourth Annual President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge National Gathering occurred at The George Washington University. The annual gathering serves as an opportunity for students, staff, and administrators to share experiences, learn from experts, and meet administration officials who share a commitment to community service with an interfaith engagement component. Nearly 500 students, faculty, staff, and network organizations traveled from across the United States and territories. Georgia Tech staff members have attended the previous three National Gatherings; in 2014, the Institute was able to host a delegation of three staff and two students.

• Interfaith Leadership Institute, Atlanta, GA Hosted by Interfaith Youth Core, Interfaith Leadership Institutes (ILIs) equip undergraduate students, staff, and faculty with the skills to engage diverse religious and non-­‐religious identities to build the interfaith movement on their campuses. For the past two years, Georgia Tech has sent a delegation of one staff and one student to the Atlanta-­‐based ILI. The goal for the 2015 ILI is to send a larger delegation of five students. At the conference, students and staff have the opportunity to build relationships, network, share best practices, and engage in interactive trainings about interfaith leadership and interfaith service.

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Leadership & Civic Engagement Profiles

The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement regularly collaborates with student organizations, faculty/staff, and community partners to foster meaningful learning opportunities for students. We know that the depth and capacity of our projects reside in relationships; therefore, we strive to promote positive, reciprocal relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships. The following profiles highlight several examples of our campus collaborations and illustrate the impact of our work.

These stories showcase the idea that leadership is a process, not a position -­‐ a key tenant of the Leadership & Civic Engagement philosophy. We value the synergy between leadership and civic engagement for it is critical for good, global citizens to understand what it means to engage with their communities as socially responsible leaders. The following narratives reflect the people, partnerships and projects connected to the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement.

Student Profiles 13 Aimee Turner 14 Sophia Rashid 15 Sidhartha Sinha 16 Paula Barrenechea 17 Michael Ellis 18 Robert Johnson 19 Alain Dusabe 20 Dillon Rosseen

Faculty/Staff Partner Profiles 21 Rebecca Weaver, Ph.D. 22 Ellen Zegura, Ph.D. 23 Tracy Boothe, Ed.D.

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Aimee Turner Atlanta, GA Civil Engineering (May 2014)

Campus Engagement: Jumpstart Team Leader and Volunteer Coordinator

A defining moment that helped me better understand my leadership skills was my first year as a Team Leader with Jumpstart. Not only did I have a team depending on me to guide them to be successful corps members for the children we served, but I also had a classroom of children and teachers who were depending on me. I initially felt an extreme amount of pressure, but I realized that I was making a difference. Because of that difference, my insecurities dwindled. I was able to help my team do the best service they could for the children we served, and I am so thankful for their support as I learned how to be a better leader.

I initially got involved on campus as a member of the Society of Black Engineers and Emerging Leaders. These two organizations really helped me adjust to campus living and involvement. I’ve gained so much from working with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement. I learned the importance of community service, diversity, and being a servant leader. I have made amazing friends who truly want to make an impact on the world. I have enjoyed watching the growth in us as we have become better tools for the community and stronger leaders.

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Sophia Rashid Duluth, GA

International Affairs (Spring 2015) Minor, Biology

Campus & Community Engagement: Presidents’ Council Governing Board (PCGB) Executive Chair, Campus Kitchens Project Co-­‐founder, Muslim Students Association, Honors Program, Atlanta Community Health Fairs Volunteer, Grady Hospital Volunteer

Early in my time at Georgia Tech I gave myself a pep-­‐talk. I told myself that by participating I would meet new people, expand my worldview, grow in confidence, and find ways to meaningfully take part. I joined several organizations that resonated with me. When I was a freshman, my biology TA reached out to me about PCGB and encouraged me to apply.

I was so excited that she thought I would be a good fit. I got involved by mustering up courage to go for a long-­‐shot and think outside the box of possibilities.

During the PCGB Executive Team’s visioning session for the organization in Fall 2013, PCGB’s executive team met to explore our mission. Our advisor, Kelly Cross, prompted us with fundamental questions, and together as the next generation of leaders for the organization, we discovered the underlying meaning and significance of our organization. It sparked enthusiasm, passion, and ownership in each member of the executive team as we began to fully realize our organization’s potential. I was so nervous about developing a mission statement prior to the meeting so I could present it to the executive team at the meeting. I realized I needed help, and our advisor guided me to confide in the executive team and undergo the visioning process together. I realized as soon as the visioning discussion kicked off that strong leadership is not naively thinking the best outcome is by my independent effort. By sharing the challenge with my team we all rose to the opportunity.

By working with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement as Executive Chair of Presidents’ Council Governing Board, I learned: to be mindful of and work on both the small details and the big picture with a project; to plan for the future/long-­‐term of the organization; to operate always from the lens of the organization’s vision – striving to better implement that which most effectively exemplifies and fosters our core goals and values; and fundamental strategies for building a team. I had rewarding and challenging experiences, each of which served to teach me important lessons about working with people and trying to make things happen. All of these were enabled by working 1-­‐to-­‐1 with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement’s Student Organizations & Leadership Coordinator and by participating in the office’s programs.

Working with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement upon becoming a student leader has been truly enriching.

Eboo Patel’s lecture reminded me that one of the most amazing things about college is how you will be inspired, and how supportive the infrastructure is for bringing those ideas to life: a platform, mentors, guidance, resources, uniquely passionate/brilliant potential team members, time and energy to devote yourself, etc. The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement absolutely empowers student initiative.

I plan to attend medical school after graduating from Georgia Tech. I want to work on long-­‐term projects in the Middle East and South Asia. Through my International Affairs training and my medical skill set, I hope to have a positive impact on the lives of people with which I work.

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Sidhartha Sinha Nashville, TN Industrial Engineering (May 2015) Minor: International Affairs

Campus Engagement: Community Service Council, Delta Chi Fraternity, Georgia Tech Ambassadors A combination of mentorship and being thrust into positions of leadership has helped me develop my leadership skills. When I came to Georgia Tech, I met some friends who introduced me to some older students who shared my interests. They encouraged me to join certain organizations in which I was able to quickly come into positions of leadership. One of those organizations, possibly the most defining, was the Community Service Council. I joined it my first year, and since then, I have been able to work with the organization and develop my leadership skills significantly.

I first became involved on campus through the Freshman Activities Board, a freshman leadership organization, and through the Community Service Council. My greatest learning experiences have come through the civic engagement aspect. Throughout the 3 years that I have been involved with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, I have learned what it means to be civically engaged. I have learned how, as a student, I can work towards certain causes, such as social justice. I have enjoyed the workshops I was able to attend and the guest speakers that the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement brought to campus.

The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement is one of Georgia Tech’s best resources, and students should be made aware of that. Beyond Georgia Tech’s academic prestige is its civic involvement, which emphasizes service. Georgia Tech has a lot to offer to its students, especially through the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement. After Georgia Tech, I am looking to spend some time in the energy industry and eventually work in the International Affairs arena.

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Paula Barrenechea Alpharetta, GA Psychology (May 2015) Minor, Biology

Campus Engagement: Pre-­‐Physician Assistant Club, Alternative Service Breaks, GT Catholic Center, GT Tour Guide Being a part of FreShGA, a Freshmen Leadership Organization, encouraged me to get involved in groups that would help me grow as a leader. It was through this experience that I realized a student organization focused toward preparing and providing information for the career path I wanted to follow did not exist.

This urged me to start a group that would provide for that.

I first got involved joining my hall council freshman year. I knew I wanted to meet new people and learn new things so I decided to run for a position. The best part was the act of ‘just going for something.’ That really taught me that you should never let the fear of not getting something keep you from trying, because if you get it, great, but if you don’t, it only happens because there’s something better for you around the corner. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, then don’t be afraid to start it out yourself.

The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement helps make Alternative Service Breaks (ASB) a reality, and they do a fantastic job -­‐ these trips are an amazing experience. I’ve enjoyed both the service and social aspects of the trip. The trips are well thought out and do a great job of blending serving others, meeting future friends, and having an unforgettable spring break. It also provides you with an invaluable opportunity to realize the help that’s needed in our neighboring communities and be able to give back.

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Michael Ellis

Blackshear, GA PhD, Aerospace Engineering (ABD)

Campus Engagement: Graduate Student Government Vice President of Internal Affairs, Lead Developer, JacketPages Developer I was not involved my freshman year at Georgia Tech in 2003-­‐2004.

However, while home the summer before sophomore year my parents divorced. This opened my eyes to the reality that it was time for me to plot my own course. Recognizing that my course of independence began at Georgia Tech, I consciously resolved to do two things: change myself by getting out of my comfort zone and to intentionally impact those around me for the better. I wanted to keep others from feeling like I had felt during my freshmen year. I was asked to lead small groups of freshmen in GT1000 and at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. It was in these groups that I started to discover some of my own passion, which fueled my continued involvement on campus.

In graduate school, I became involved in student government. In witnessing the dedication, meticulous planning, and sincere collaboration of my peers in the executive cabinet, I have learned the value of a group that is both focused and friendly. Working with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement through SGA I have learned the importance of communication, patience, and mutual respect, specifically in the context of interfacing organizations. In my last year at Tech, there was a strengthening of relationship between the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement and SGA. In forging this relationship, I had the privilege of being challenged and of challenging, and of recognizing common visions and different approaches for achieving these visions. I have realized that even when there are differences, a quick reminder that the underlying motivations are genuine and shared goes a long way in reconciling the differences and growing the relationship.

At Georgia Tech I have had the humbling experience of being around thousands of brilliant and talented peers. If Georgia Tech has one thing, it is potential. Sometimes passions are ignored and sometimes they are spread too thin, but the potential is great. For this reason, I love what the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement stands for.

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Robert Johnson Kennesaw, GA Business Administration concentrating in Finance (May 2015)

Campus Engagement: Mobilizing Opportunities for Volunteer Experience (MOVE) President, Presidents’ Council Governing Board (PCGB) I first became involved in on-­‐campus activities when I was accepted into Emerging Leaders (EL) my freshman year. Through seminars and service projects such as providing a donut social for students during exams or a paint party to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association, EL provided me with meaning and connected me to the campus and to other like-­‐minded individuals and allowed me to see opportunities for leading through service.

Every leadership opportunity I have had, while at Georgia Tech, has contained a valuable lesson that has helped me build upon my understanding of servant leadership. During my freshman year, the Emerging Leaders program provided me with information about event planning and group leadership, both of which were reinforced through service projects. Through MOVE, I have had multiple opportunities for service and growth. As president, my aim is to build up the organization and lift MOVE to the next level by supporting officers and helping them grow as leaders who are committed to common goals of bettering the Atlanta community and Georgia Tech campus.

Through MOVE, I have actively promoted, helped plan, and participated in numerous service events at the ground level.

MOVE has 13 committees, with 7 focused on educational programs (e.g., tutoring elementary to high school students, involvement in the Boys and Girls Club and Croc Center) and 6 focused on service projects (e.g., food drives, blood drives, and providing assistance to seniors, persons needing medical care and individuals with disabilities). During the coming year, I will help officers plan large campus events, strengthen partnerships with campus and community leaders, and develop officers through leadership experiences in my capacity as MOVE president.

The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement has increased my understanding of the value of being connected with others by introducing me to other opportunities and leaders on campus. This past year I participated in the Social Justice training with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, and the program opened my eyes to the diversity of experiences and backgrounds every Tech student brings to the table, as well as helped me to become more aware that engagement also requires that I listen and hear what others have to say. Overall, the office has helped me grow as a leader and as an individual.

The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement not only provides a resource on campus to become connected and develop as a leader, but it is also a home away from home. I have enjoyed getting to know everyone on the staff and always look forward to going into the office. After graduation, I am hoping to participate in Teach for America for a couple of years while I prepare for either graduate school or actuary exams.

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Alain Dusabe Stone Mountain, GA Industrial Engineering (Spring 2016) Minor, French

Campus Engagement: Student Assistant in the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, Project Coordinator for MLK Day of Service, FASET

I first got involved on-­‐campus in the fall of my freshman year through my job as a student assistant in the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement. I joined a few clubs as a member, but the first challenging position I took was through the MLK Day of Service. The Civic Engagement Coordinator, Sarah Perkins, recommended the position to me.

I have come to recognize and understand that communication within a group is key. Many of the projects I worked on prior to coming to Georgia Tech were one-­‐dimensional. The tasks I was assigned were independent of the overall outcome of the project. Taking on the role of Project Service Coordinator in the Martin Luther King Day of Service Committee helped me learn how to better keep myself and other members of the engaged as a team. Being part of this committee has also taught me how to remain professional and cordial when reaching out to community partners.

I have built strong relationships with other student leaders like myself through my work with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement. The office is the headquarters for all student organizations. I have been able to meet different members of different organizations that I might need to use as resources in the future. My work with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement has also helped me watch and observe different leadership styles. The thing that I enjoyed the most are the relationships I built, and the different types of people I have met, related to, and learned a lot from. It's been a great experience overall.

I plan on getting more engaged on campus in the coming years. I am excited to be a FASET leader this summer. I think the next step for me is to join the Community Service Council.

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Dillon Rossen Peachtree City, GA Economics and International Affairs (Fall 2015) Minor, Public Policy

Campus & Community Engagement: Student Body President, Georgia Tech Student Ambassador, ORGT Backpacking Instructor in Training (IIT), The Carter Center volunteer, Shakespeare Tavern volunteer

My first semester in college consisted of too many club meetings, countless emails from the organizations I met at FASET, and a color-­‐coded calendar that attempted to organize my over-­‐involvement. So you could say my first taste of being involved was actually like drinking from a fire hose. But I wouldn’t change that semester for anything. College is all about exploration. And if there was ever a place to explore something new, Georgia Tech would be that place. There are over 400 student organizations that focus on every topic imaginable from ultimate Frisbee to robotics to community service, even underwater hockey. Explore and you will certainly find yourself in the process!

I have been fortunate to work closely with the professional staff in the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement. Seeing their dedication to improve the student experience on campus has been inspiring. The initiatives undertaken through L&CE are aimed towards bettering this institution through direct acts of progress and service. This focus serves as an important reminder for the rest of the Georgia Tech community to remain united in developing the servant leaders of tomorrow.

Immediately following graduation, I plan to work abroad in a developing community to research the impacts of sustainable economic development. After a year in the field, I want to return to school to study the intersection of law, policy, and development. My mission is to equip individuals and communities in the developing world with the knowledge and resources to shape their own future.

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Rebecca Weaver, Ph.D. Marion L. Brittain Post-­‐Doctoral Fellow in Digital Pedagogy

Years at Tech: 3 Research Interests: Poetry Community Discourse Analysis, American Literature, Discourse and Writing in Universities, History of Higher Ed, Digital Humanities, Digital Pedagogy

Dr. Weaver currently teaches a service learning section of Technical Communication.

My Spring Semester 2014 Technical Communication section worked on 3 major projects for Community Advanced Practice Nurses Clinic, a medical clinic serving Atlanta’s homeless and medically-­‐underserved populations. The class (13 students in groups of 3-­‐4) redesigned the clinic’s website, redesigned the clinic’s paper and electronic versions of its newsletter, and redesigned the clinic’s social media approach. The projects culminated in a public presentation of the redesigns and an instructional manual for the clinic to work with the redesigns.

In the immediate sense, service-­‐learning and civic engagement helps my students see the connections between what they’re learning in the classroom and what they might do in the world outside of the classroom. In this class in particular, students had a real audience who provided feedback (in real time) to their work, and the students had to respond adequately to the client’s wishes. The immediate concrete result is that students get a sense of how feedback and revision in communications happens in professional settings. They also had to solve real problems in a group setting.

Community engagement and service-­‐learning pushes students to get off campus and interact with a diverse array of people and institutions. They also get a chance to connect the more philosophical aspects of their education as they learn how they might construct for themselves a way of being in the world after college.

I have partnered with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement to create a relationship with a non-­‐profit organization for purposes of engaging my service-­‐learning class in client-­‐based projects. I worked primarily with Sarah, who has been an enthusiastic and helpful colleague. Her work in setting up our relationship with CAPN was invaluable. I have really enjoyed seeing the students grow and adapt to the challenges of the work, as well as learn about the issues the client works with. Most impressive was how the students came to understand and see their work have an immediate effect.

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Ellen Zegura, Ph.D.

Professor of Computer Science

Years at Tech: 23 Research Interests: Computer networking, Internet and mobile wireless networking, Computing for social good

Dr. Zegura teaches Computing for Good and Computer Networking courses. She has a long-­‐running project with the Carter Center and their mental health program in Liberia. With students, they have been developing software used by mental health clinicians to allow data to be collected about mental health practice in the country. A recent research endeavor of hers is a collaborative project with the Army Research Lab on tactical, mobile, high performance computing.

I have spent most of my research career working on technology without an explicit connection to people or communities. In 2008 at a retreat of the School of Computer Science, I was part of a discussion on how computing might play a role in addressing pressing social problems. That discussion launched the Computing for Good course, and my involvement in civic engagement and service combined with learning. I am convinced that the time is right for students with developing skills in technology to hone and use those skills in service of significant social problems. My work in this area has been the most professionally rewarding of anything I have done.

I see civic engagement as an opportunity for students to develop and practice their skills as responsible and active citizens. That itself is a form of leadership, often acted on by example. I became aware of the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement through work with Sarah Perkins on a strategic plan implementation task force focusing on service learning. I have learned a tremendous amount from Sarah about student organizations at Georgia Tech and resources for service learning. She and the office are key partners for the implementation of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). A proposal from the Service Learning and Community Engagement (SLCE) Council was one of two chosen for development into the QEP, a centerpiece of the upcoming Georgia Tech SACSCOC accreditation process. This means we will be able to involve many more students in SLCE activities in the upcoming years.

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Tracy Boothe, Ed.D. Academic Advising Manager

Years at Tech: 8 Research Interests: First Year Student retention, Advising the STEM student

Tracy Boothe serves as the principle staff advisor for CEE undergraduate student registration, curriculum planning and monitoring of student progress towards graduation. In addition, she assists with undergraduate recruiting and orientation programs such as Connect with Tech and FASET.

Civic engagement and services means that I am offering my time to those who need it most. Helping others comes natural to me as I was raised to always think of how fortunate I am and that others may need a helping hand. Helping communities, children and those less fortunate is very important to me because I can see that it makes a real difference in the lives of those who are helped. We all should have a passion to serve others. By connecting with community leaders as well as leadership at GT, we can help nurture and prepare the next generation to become involved in helping those in need.

I participated in the ASB program last year. We went to the Jersey Shore helping those who were affected by hurricane sandy. I’m from New York and I have family living in New Jersey. It took no time for me to say yes to this trip. Each day we helped different families try to get back to some normalcy. It was an amazing experience. I also volunteered this summer with the Into the Streets program.

Working at the Centennial Academy was a great experience as well. I enjoyed both experiences.

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Strategic Initiatives & Future Plans

QEP Partnership The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, and specifically the Civic Engagement Coordinator, is actively supporting the current QEP Proposal, which is a critical component of the Institute’s reaccreditation process. The proposal focuses on Community Engagement and Sustainability and identifying avenues through which students can engage in curricular and co-­‐curricular experiences that develop competencies related to Community Engagement and Sustainability. Additionally, the proposal will emphasize resources and support for faculty and staff who are looking to implement these concepts more deeply into their daily work. Examples of future areas of support from the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement include assistance in the creation of a course that will focus on best practices of community service, supporting faculty to implement service learning and academic based community service into their courses, and a software platform that would track service hours, partners, and participation in community service initiatives.

Georgia Tech Student Organization Team Coaching The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement is launching Student Organization Coaching in August 2014 to support the development of student leaders. Student organization leadership teams have been identified as under supported in the development of their team dynamics, goal setting, and organizational communication. In cooperation with LEAD Program’s Leading Edge Coaching model, the Student Organization Coaching program will grow to meet the needs of registered student organizations leadership teams at Georgia Tech.

Electronic Support Platforms The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, in collaboration with the Student Government Association, will continue to connect with campus departments, offices, and student organizations in order to understand how a comprehensive platform could effectively serve campus through communication, administration and connectivity. In addition to researching how other groups could and would be able to utilize a web-­‐based platform, the office will also begin to develop an implementation plan in order to understand how policies, procedures and working relationships could be enhanced and modified by a platform.

Student Organization Advisor Outreach Student organization advisors play an integral role in the development of our student leaders and sustainability of student organizations. The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement plans to increase resources provided to advisors of student organizations, better define the role of advisors at Georgia Tech and work to equip staff and faculty to volunteer in that capacity. Resources may include connections to other advisors, and training sessions regarding campus policies and advising strategies.

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Student Government Association The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement will continue to grow the strong relationship with the Student Government Association. The office regularly partners with the Joint Campus Organization Committee and the JacketPages committee to ensure that student organization services, processes and policies support student organizations. In the coming year the office hopes to strengthen this partnership with SGA and these committees through regular meetings, open communication and collaboration to grow services offered to student organization and students across campus.

Presidents Council Governing Board The President’s Council Governing Board, advised by the Student Organizations and Leadership Coordinator, works to advocate for all student organization presidents and provide relevant and valuable leadership development opportunities to assist student organization presidents in accomplishing their organization’s aspirations. The office will continue to partner with the organization to increase effective communication between student organization presidents and administration and to provide valuable training sessions regarding leadership transitions, risk management, mission and vision development and effective networking.

Risk Management The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement is currently exploring how student organizations utilize and can benefit from developmental risk management opportunities. The office intends to use a risk management framework to assist student organizations in programmatic and leadership development. Additionally, risk management services can help the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement partner with the Capital Planning and Space Management, Business Services, Procurement and numerous other campus colleagues.

Community Service Event Planning Based on past work with students and feedback gained from student focus groups held during the 2013-­‐2014 year, the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement staff plan to develop resources and trainings that highlight best practices as it relates to event logistics for service projects, developing sustainable and mutually-­‐beneficial community partnerships, and incorporating meaningful critical reflection. While this information has been available to student groups in the past, the goal will be to offer the resources more widely via the office’s new website and through a series of focused sessions and brown bag meetings that target specific types of service organizations engaging in this work (i.e. immersion trips, on-­‐going service projects, one-­‐day service projects, etc).

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Spring 2015 Programs of Interest

MLK Day of Service | January 20, 2015 th

Georgia Tech’s 5 Annual MLK Day of Service exemplifies the Institute’s motto, “Progress and Service” and honors the national holiday’s spirit of “A Day On, Not a Day Off.”

Spring Engagement Fair, Tech Walkway | January 21-­‐22, 2015

The Engagement Week Student Organization Fair is an opportunity for students to explore their interests and passions and find new opportunities to get involved with on campus.

Student Leader Retreat | January 24-­‐25, 2015

The 2015 Student Leader Retreat will be focusing on the work of the Georgia Tech Mental Health Task Force. Our goal is to work together in order to create collaborative solutions that address the mental health of Georgia Tech students.

MLK Sunday Supper, Student Success Center | January 25, 2015

The second annual MLK Sunday Supper will provide intentional space for a community meal and meaningful conversation that can synthesize participants’ experiences at the MLK Celebration events.

Interfaith Leadership Institute, Loudermilk Center, Atlanta| January 30-­‐ February 1, 2015

Hosted by Interfaith Youth Core, Interfaith Leadership Institutes (ILIs) equip undergraduate students, staff, and faculty with the skills to engage diverse religious and non-­‐religious identities to build the interfaith movement on their campuses.

CSC Celebration of Service Kickoff, Tech Walkway |February 10, 2015

This annual event, sponsored by the Community Service Council (CSC), highlights the tradition of service on campus by showcasing service-­‐based student organizations. The theme is “Lift the World through Service.”

CSC Hours Challenge| February 10 -­‐ March 26, 2015

The CSC will host an hours challenge to encourage campus engagement in service. The goal is 5000 service hours.

ACC Leadership Symposium, Notre Dame | February 27-­‐March 1, 2015

Throughout the symposium, students will be educated on the social issues prevalent in the 21st century and the resources available to them to promote inclusion, human dignity and the common good within their campuses, local and global communities. Student Participants: Ellen Min, Industrial Engineering; Yvonne Ploder, International Affairs; Erica Richards, Mechanical Engineering; Jeremiah Robertson, Aerospace Engineering; Dillon Roseen, History Technology & Society

MOVE's Hunger & Homelessness Week | Mar 1-­‐7, 2015

The Hunger and Homelessness Committee is focused on engaging Georgia Tech with hunger and homelessness issues in the city of Atlanta and across the globe.

Alternative Spring Break | March 16-­‐22, 2015

During spring break in collaboration with the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, Alternative Service Break (ASB) will host three domestic Alternative Spring Break trips and one international ASB trip.

Biloxi-­‐ Student Leaders: Ben Ashby and Hayley Tsuchiyama

Jacksonville Beach-­‐ Student Leaders: Victoria Contreras and Lynette

Memphis-­‐ Student Leaders: Shannon McGeary and Katie Sowders

Guatemala-­‐ Student Leaders: Jane Puntkattalee and Sourjya Rudra

CSC Awards Banquet | March 26, 2015

This recognition program is the culminating event of the Community Service Council’s Celebration of Service.

Up with the White and Gold | April 20, 2015

Up With the White and Gold is an annual ceremony that celebrates the achievements within the Georgia Tech community.

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What we do...

The Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement applies a student-centered approach for students to develop and clarify identity, to understand others, and to promote social change. The Office provides avenues for student learning and global awareness to nurture the development of responsible, global citizens and inclusive leaders who are committed to building community in the intricate, multilayered world. The staff are guided by the core belief that Georgia Tech students achieve success by engaging in meaningful spaces to build connections, apply purpose, and develop mutually-beneficial partnerships. Leadership development though deliberate engagement with campus, regional, and world communities is a primary guiding value.

Contact Dr. Gerome Stephens, Director gerome.stephens@vpss.gatech.edu Kelly Cross, Student Organizations & Leadership Coordinator kelly.cross@vpss.gatech.edu Sarah Perkins, Civic Engagement Coordinator sarah.perkins@vpss.gatech.edu Stephanie Travis, JumpStart Site Manager stephanie.travis@vpss.gatech.edu Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement 2211 Student Center Commons 350 Ferst Drive Atlanta, GA 30332-0285 p. 404.894.3458 f. 404.385.4133

www.engage.gatech.edu

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