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April 21, 1993
Dear Into the Streets Participants:
I hope your spring semester or quarter is going well. At the national office we are
busily preparing for the fall and developing the information we gathered from the 1993
Into the Streets Evaluation Summit and turning it into a plan of action. For those of you
who were unable to attend, we want to give you the opportunity to absorb this
valuable information.
Please read over the enclosed reports from the Planning Groups and let us know if you
have any comments about the recommendations made in those groups. We are
constantly looking for feedback as to how we can make Into the Streets better serve
students in developing comprehensive, year-round community service programs on
their campuses. We have also enclosed a summary of what the Summit participants saw
as the priorities for Into the Streets in the coming year.
Also, we would like to update you on two things. Those campuses that were
participating Into the Streets schools in 1992-93 will soon receive a letter detailing the re-
registration procedure mentioned in the Summit report. The letter will list the reasons
why the national office and other schools feel it is important to re-register as an official
Into the Streets school.
Second, the collaborating organizations are in the process of putting together a
comprehensive directory of the services, national, regional, state, and local contacts,
training assistance, and other valuable information which they have available for
participating schools. The directory will be available to all schools sometime in mid or
late summer for a small fee to cover printing costs.
Please call us with any questions or comments you might have with the above or
enclosed information or if you just want to talk with us about your Into the Streets
program. Thank you again for your hard work, y'all are great!
Peace,
exten
Beverly R. Roberts
Dawn M. Hutchison
Into the Streets Director
Into the Streets Regional Coordinator
386 McNeal Hall
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108-1011
612/624-3018 (phone)
612/624-1296 (fax)
Collaborating Organizations Report
Into the Streets Evaluation Summit 1993
Compiled by Craig Peterson
The Following is a summary of action items from the collaborating organizations
planning group at the ITS Evaluation Summit, March 24-25, 1993, at the University of
Ilinois-Champaign/Urbana.
Collaborating organizations desire accountability from COOL. When ITS invitations
are extended to collaborating organizations, a complete list of expectations from
COOL will be included. Examples include the following:
Updated list of participating ITS campuses with inclusion of local ITS sites (preferably one in
the spring and another in the fall) so that collaborating organizations can assist with coalition
building and project design
Updated list of potential ITS campuss (fall and Spring)
In January-complete list of all participating campuses and sites for follow-up purposes
Directory of collaborating organizations (yellow pages type format)
Timeline of deadlines throughout year, including but not limited to ITS brochure print date,
COOL conference and summit proposal submission dates, ITS manual print date, media plan
and other crucial dates.
Regular column on collaborating organizations in COOL newsletter to promote additional
networking
Regularly scheduled meetings for collaborating organizations at all COOL meetings,
preferably early in the agenda with a 2-3 hour time span
A directory of collaborating organizations will be printed. The following subject
areas should be included in the directory of collaborating organizations.
Addresses and contacts of national offices
Regional, state, local contacts
Potential ITS project descriptions which collaborating organizations could support and
according to ITS issue areas (both ongoing and one-time)
Educational publications and resources (both free and for purchase),
Newsletters (dates, publications deadlines, submission of articles)
Speakers list (other than training)
Training assistance
Calendar of events and meetings/conferences
Other services
Information for directory should be submitted in "bullet" format. Directories will be provided
to all collaborating organizations and ITS participating campuses at no charge. Additional
copies will be available for a small fee. All collaborating organizations will be asked to make a
voluntary contribution to pay for printing. The National Interfraternity Conference pledges
$1000 for the project plus staff time to format the publication. Estimated delivery date of
publication is June 1, 1993.
How will collaborating organizations re-commit to ITS?
Each collaborating organization will submit in writing to COOL the type of financial and in-
kind support it will provide ITS. COOL staff will negotiate individually with each collaborating
organization, and in turn will hold the collaborating organization accountable. In-kind support
may include the following:
Technical assistance to ITS participating campuses
Promotion of ITS through mailings to constituent base
Inclusion of ITS in organizational newsletters
Submission of information on organization to COOL newsletter
Assistance with training at COOL meetings
Answering of correspondence from COOL and respective collaborating organizations
Submission of information for directory of collaborating organizations
dmh
4/20/93
Hub Planning Group Report
Into the Streets Evaluation Summit 1993
Compiled by David O'Brien and Carol Bower
What did we do?
Our discussion examined individual Hub campus programs and the entire Hub system. We
analyzed the successes and shortcomings of Hubs on a campus-by-campus basis as well as
systematically. We also explored how the national office can work to strengthen the Hub campus
system for future. Much of the discussion focused on defining the role and responsibilities of
Hubs and how they were to be supported by the national office.
Results
Role Clarification: The most prominent concern was the need for a set job description and
clarification of a Hub campus. They need to know exactly what is expected of them, what they are
accountable for and policies they need to follow.
Training: Training for Hub Campuses is a must. This could happen at the Summit, through
Road Scholars, or Site Visits from staff. This training would include a clear definition of the Hub
role with schools in the state and with the COOL National Office, the creation and/or reviewing
of a Hub Manual, workshops on all of COOL's programs and other essential resources, and the
transfer of compiled resource books and training and consulting techniques.
Resources: To act effectively as Hubs, the schools need some sort of a resource library for
reference. Each Hub campus should receive copies of all of the COOL Press Publications, an Into
the Streets Manual, brochures, etc. Along with these, COOL should compile a resource book of
collaborating organizations, foundations, primary contacts for service learning, media, etc., to be
distributed to Hubs to help them field questions and develop stronger programs through the
networking of ideas. It was expressed they don't so much need a "how-to" book as much as a
"Where to find it" book. Fundraising how-to's, however, are a must.
Directory: As a supplemental resource, the Hub campuses would benefit from directories. The
first directory would be a listing of COOL staff, their roles, and responsibilities. This would help
greatly in the directing of questions to the National Office. A second Directory would be one of
the volunteer centers on college campuses. It would explain set-up, staff, programs, funding,
outcomings, future aspirations, etc.
Newsletter: The newsletter would keep the resources updated on what is happening in their
states and upcoming conferences and initiatives, as well as pass along information from COOL
and other collaborating organizations. It would house a Hub Idea Sharing section, for Hubs to
share ideas, as well as a section from the National Office which would keep Hubs updated on the
past and current works in progress, budget, media campaigns, future aspirations, and how the
Hubs would take role. Perhaps an column in Campus Outreach: Hub-Bub.
Documentation: Some sort of formal documentation for Hubs should be established and them
combined into a resource notebook of Hubs and their activities and distributed among them.
Data-Base: Each Hub campus should receive a phone book of the COOL Data-Base contacts in
their state and surrounding regions; especially of the Into the Streets schools in their
surrounding area.
COOL's Role: There needs to be clearly defined roles between COOL's responsibilities and Hub
Responsibilities. There also needs to be a set definition of what COOL can and will provide for
the Hub campuses; resources, money, phone and mail support, site visits, discounts through
affiliated companies, (car rentals, telephone) etc. The Hubs need a set contact at the National
Office. It was suggested that the fewer hierarchy levels, the better. It's confusing and frustrating
for campuses to be contacted for information by both their state Hub and the National Office. It
was suggested that Regional Contacts for the National office should be located somewhere in that
region.
Policies: There needs to be set policies and procedures for several situations, i.e. becoming an Into
the Streets school, formal grievance policy, accountability, transition, evaluation,
communication system, etc.
Transition: Formal procedures and trainings should be established for the transition of Hub
coordinators as well as Regional Contacts at COOL.
Evaluation: Comprehensive evaluation needs to take place either yearly, semesterly, or
seasonally at every Hub campus as well as the COOL National Office to evaluate Communication
systems, documentation, outreach efforts, support efforts, and needs assessment.
Other voiced concerns:
Schools need more resources to show that Into the Streets is a national initiative; (i.e. a
National Media Campaign, Posters, materials, support on a national level,) so that
individual school participation is more linked and "legitimate."
Internet e-mail systems were suggested.
There was a suggestion for a starter kit of materials for schools wanting to get involved with
COOL; a list of contacts, materials, information.
There was a concern for Tracking Volunteers on campuses after they were placed in an
organization. A great need for a system was expressed.
Would the Hubs be the ones to distribute information to schools from the national office?
Derek from CT and Christi from Butler, IN expressed great interests in becoming Hubs for their
states.
Will there be some sort of $ and compensation to Hubs for mailing, printing, stipend, etc.
We want to keep in mind that Hubs are part of the decentralized network of COOL. They
represent COOL through youth leadership all across the nation. COOL will do it's best to support
the network in the vision of maintaining and fostering powerful student action towards
strengthening our nation through community service.
MEDIA PLANNING GROUP DISCUSSION
'93 ITS Evaluation Summit
Facilitator: Long Doan - COOL Staff (Media Coord.)
Participants: See enclosed listing
Discussion: I did not have a set agenda since I wanted to know what the
participants wanted to get out of this discussion group. For the first half
an hour, we spoke about recruitment. As a facilitator, I recognized this
and brought it to the group's attention. We discussed it and agreed that
media and recruitment are closely related, and that media is sometimes
used as a tool in recruiting. We also agreed that the purpose of the
evaluation summit is for all participants to share their experiences and
learn from others. As a result, most, if not all, of the participants got
plenty of opportunities to share their experiences and ask others questions
concerning recruitment, hubs, collaborating organizations, technical
assistants, non-college, and of course, media.
After a while, we agreed to focus on media. Everyone was encouraged to
share his/her media campaigning experiences for the year. Due to fact
that everyone has much to say, the only ground rule we had was that
everyone has to raise their hand if they were moved to speak, and as the
facilitator, I would keep track of whose turn it was in the order that I have
recorded. We then came up with a concrete plan of action, not necessary
steps, but rather a list of things to do for campus, local, and national
media. It was the product of what we had discussed all morning.
Everyone thought Into The Streets was a great initiative in introducing
students to community service. But, as a facilitator, I felt that most of the
participants perceived it to be just that, a one day event to introduce
students to community service. Where much of the effort and energy was
put on getting ready for kick-off day/week, there were not much talk of
how to sustain the program since it was intended to be a year long
commitment.
After the lunch and photo session, as I have tentatively planned out on my
agenda, I asked everyone what I and COOL, as an organization, can do
for them in term of media assistance. A list of requests was compiled,
which included the following as some examples: (1) A list of national
media contacts, (2) A list of collaborating organizations, their roles as well
as expectations, (3) Technical assistance in future media campaigns, (4)
Camera-ready arts and logos, and (5) A video promoting ITS, from
documented events by past participants. From my personal judgment, I
did not see any problem in putting together this packet and sending it to
everyone in the discussion group. The only cost I foresaw COOL incurring
was the cost of the videotape, which was not much, but everyone assured
me that they can reimburse COOL for that. I now learned that I may run
into some technical difficulties when I put together the camera-ready arts
and logos, in term of copyrights from the designer. But Beverly Roberts,
who is the ITS director, and I will look into this legal matter.
The next step was to decide our presentation to the entire group. Clinton
H. Umphrey, a student from the University of Cincinnati, and Amy
Newman, a student from Q.V.C.T.C (a community college in Connecticut)
volunteered to represent the media discussion group. We all discussed and
assisted Clinton and Amy on their presentation.
Last but not least, was the reflection. The group members felt that this
discussion group was extremely helpful, and that they got exactly what
they came for and more, some of us even got together and went out later
that night. It was also brought to my attentions as an Into The Streets
staff, that although this was a great experience, almost everyone wished
that they could have participated in more than just one discussion group;
since most participants came alone, groups of twos, or even threes, it was
physically impossible for them to participate in the other discussions
groups.
Over all, I felt that the session was a success. I also agreed that we should
have had the opportunity to participate in more than just one discussion
group, but I understand that the time factor would not allow this. I would
like to suggest on the behalf of my group members that future ITS summit
be held longer than just one day, and that discussion groups be shortened
to half-day sessions, instead of the full day that we had this year.
I thoroughly and sincerely enjoyed the experience, as a facilitator and a
participants. I intend to, and have already started doing so, keep contacts
with everyone in my discussion group. I am confident that my group
members will go back to their respective campuses and have quality ITS
programs, or at least quality media campaigns, in years to come.
Technical Assistance/
Evaluation/Certification/Recruitment
Planning Group Report
Compiled by Cathie Fisher
Overview: Recruitment was originally to serve as a separate group from
Technical Assistance/Evaluation/Certification However, due to unforeseen
circumstances, both groups acted as one. This worked well as the contributors
saw first-hand how each aspect of Into the Streets relies on the other. The
downside was a lack of opportunity to examine deep issues such as discussing
evaluation methods and improving returns and how to recruit
underrepresented institutions. Overall, it was a great working group filled
with many experienced and committed people with innovative ideas.
Recommendations: It was concluded that the success of recruitment begins
with a solid program. The following recommendations are not divided into
specific categories, since many of the recommendations overlap the
categories.
More personal contact from ITS staff. Appoint regional coordinators and
make them more visible, "solutions directors."
Begin national recruitment in January to help integrate Into the Streets into
yearly campus tradition and transition.
Develop more efficient dissemination of information system. Information
arrives to campus too late.
1. Pre-packet: How to start and important aspects of the program.
2. Additional packet: list of participating schools including background
information so campuses can collaborate or share ideas.
3. Enlist Hubs to share more responsibility with National office to
disseminate and collect information and aid in
recruitment.
Provide campuses with informational video for recruitment (national and
local):
1. Send mailings to film schools to recruit video work.
2. Each campus send own ITS video scrapbook and/or slides.
Further utilize the role of Collaborating Organizations:
1. Provide CO's with list of participating institutions before ITS kick-off.
2. Re-evaluate role of CO's considering they are involved in lots of
programs.
3. Recognition program for involved CO's: Award with some type of
award and thank you for help and commitment.
Marketing: Develop an "idea manual": In a concise and easy to use packet,
provide information gathered from campuses on successful recruitment and
marketing techniques. T-shirts and Posters need to be more eye-catching and
user friendly, provide campuses with black-and-white copies of the poster for
duplication. In the brochure justify WHY campus should participate.
Application process: Maintain current process, but focus more on coalition.
When getting campus started Train one person in coalition (preferably a
student) in coalition building, community/campus assessment, five critical
elements, etc., so that this person has a good grip on ITS and can train others.
Focus on quality not quantity. Look for a two year goal for getting program
going on campus.
Re-application: Re-application goes to COOL in November with the evaluation.
$30 re-application fee if the campus returns evaluation, $45 if no evaluation.
Re-application goes in back of manual.
Manual: Include brief one-page directory of Collaborating Organizations by
name, contact person and phone number.
Evaluation: Include question about if/which CO's campus worked with.
National Recognition: Certificates to campuses, letter to president of
institution about campus effort.
What ITS/COOL staff can do for underrepresented institutions:
1. Connect with Greek organizations on campus
2. Get Road Scholars to underrepresented institutions
3. Get contacts of students on campus by getting lists of all students orgs
on campuses.
4. Contact religious organizations on campus
5. Start recruitment in spring and follow-up in fall
dmh
4/93
Non College Partners Report
Major Conclusions
This track had significant progress and success at re-defining the role of the track. We had much
positive debate regarding the role that the track would play as well as the other key players in this
area. Some of our major conclusions are detailed below.
Name Change: After some debate it was agreed that the track should no longer only refer to
youth, but should be more encompassing and welcoming. We determined non college partners as
the best name for the track and the goals that it has.
Movement away from pilot sites: After one successful year we have made the decision to move
away from the pilot sites and begin to expand and recognize the work that many campuses have
done to work with non college partners. We hope to include many more colleges in our
recognition, since many campuses have relationships with non college partners, but may not have
been recognized this past year for this work.
Commitment: One primary goal of the track needs to be toward developing empowering strategies
where strong and lasting relationships are developed among and between partners. The
importance of this lies in the development of communication and coalition between partners, not
only in name but more importantly in action. Also, stronger ties must be made to hubs and the
national office. The national office can act to communicate information to hubs about the track.
The hubs can act to help link up local partners together with campus coalitions.
Coalition building: It was determined that outside partners who approach COOL should be
provided with the name of a local participant college or university. It will then be up to the hub
and local campus to work with interested partners to develop links. We do not want agencies or
organizations working on Into the Streets without the partnership with a campus, since that is the
main over-riding goal of ITS.
Materials and PR: The hubs need to be made aware of the resources available to any campus
interested in what the non college partners are about. More materials need to be developed,
including more on campus success stories.
Evaluation: It was determined that we need a stronger and more effective evaluation component
which should be included in the overall ITS evaluation. This will be worked on this fall by the
track participants.
Overall the goal of the track will be that of a steering body for this portion of ITS. Members will
meet by call monthly to discuss the track progress and issues vital to this area.
Respectfully Submitted,
Peter Konwerski
Collaborating Organizations
Planning Group Participants
Matthew Adams
Kristen Bowers
Jan Carlson
Student Coalition for Action in Literacy
Circle K, International
Oklahoma State University
University of North Carolina
3636 Woodview Trace
Student Activities Director
CB#3500 School of Education
Indianapolis, IN 46268
060 Student Union
Chapel Hill , NC 27599
Stillwater, OK 74078
Sarah Clark
Jean Gaznier
Nancy Grubb
Habitat for Humanity
Giraffe Project
COOL
Campus Chapters Department
Box 759
386 McNeal Hall
121 Habitat St.
Langley, WA 98260
St. Paul, MN 55108
Americus , GA 31709
John Hosteny
Lanton Lee
Kimberly Lovelace
Action
University of Cincinnati
University of South Carolina/Col
77 West Jackson Blvd Suite 442
Dept. of Student Organizations & Activities
Student Government
Chicago IL 60604
221TUC, ML0136
Russell House Room 112
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0136
Columbia, SC 29208
Malkia Lydia
Marilyn Morgan-Muslim
Craig Peterson
Advocacy Institute
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
National Interfraternity Council
1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 600
420 5th Ave.
3901 W. 86th St., Suite 390
Washington, DC 20036-3118
New York, NY 10018
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Debbie Stephens
Brooke Straud
Jennifer Tibben
California Campus Compact
College Democrats of America
Lutheran Student Movement
203 Men's Gym, 405 Hilgard Avenue
Democratic National Committee
Division of Education
Los Angeles, CA 90024
430 South Capitol St., SE
8765 W. Higgins Road
Washington, D.C. 20003
Chicago, IL 60631
Valerie Wheeler
Julian Keniry
COOL It!/National Wildlife Federation
ACTION/
1400 16th St. NW
Community Service/VISTA
Washington, , DC 20036-2266
1100 Vermont Ave, NW -8th Floor
Washington, DC 20525
Hub Planning Group
List of Participants
Liz Baumgarten
Chad Bullock
Steve Custard
Virginia COOL
Ambassador College
Bloomsburg University
University of Richmond
OUTREACH
HUB
Tyler Haynes Bldg Rm 348
PO Box 111
Box 122, Kehr Union
Richmond, VA 23174
Big Sandy, TX 75755
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
David Daniell
Noah Everist
Karen Girton
University of Houston
Carroll College
Bloomsburg University
Department of Campus Activities
Box 1000
419 Market St., Apt C
4800 East Calhoun
Helena, MT 59625
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Houston , TX 77204-3650
Rachelle Lehner
Amy Matheson
Christi Orr
University of South Carolina -Columbia
733 West 1900 South
Butler Universtiy
Department of Student Life
Woods Cross, UT 84087
750 West Hampton Drive
Russel House
Indianapolis, , IN 46208
Columbia, SC 29225
Jason Parker
Derek Pollitt
Sarah Reitmeier
Vanderbilt University
Eastern CT State University
Vanderbilt University
Office of Volunteer Activities
ECO
PO Box 6308-B
6308-B Vanderbilt University
83 Windham Street
Nashville, TN 37235
Nashville , TN 37235
Willimantic, CT 06226
Erin Riley
Lisa Shiroff
Darin Wedgeworth
Butler University
UMC 317
Route 2 Box 348
750 West Hampton Drive
CB207
Rogersville, MO 65724
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Boulder, , CO 80309-0207
Discussion Group - MEDIA
'93 ITS Evaluation Summit
Name/School/Phone
Name/Address
Natalie Berman
Natalie Berman
Butler, Indiana
750 W. Hampton
317/927-4113
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Tara Deeker
Tara Deeker
Drury, MO
126 Wallace
417/873-7306
Springfield, MO 65802
Long Doan
Long Doan
U of M, MN
264 North Hall
612/624-3018 (Phone)
2005 Lower Buford Ave.
612/624-1296 (Fax)
St. Paul, MN 55108-1011
Andrea Hughbanks
Andrea Hughbanks
Carroll, MT
Box 418 Carroll College
406/447-4777
Helena, MT 59625
Ray Lee
Ray Lee
U of I, Illinois
217/332-1668
Sarah April Lindsey
Sarah April Lindsey
Occidental College, CA
Occidental College
213/257-4229
1600 Campus Rd., Box 773
LA, CA 90041
Amy Newman
Amy Newman
Q.V.C.T.C., CT
879 Brickyard Rd.
203/928-7554 (Home)
WoodStock, CT 06281
203/774-1130
Randy Poulson
Randy Poulson
U of AZ, AZ
P.O. Box 41501
602/306-9203
Mesa, AZ 85274
Carmen Elisa Ramon
Carmen Elisa Ramon
Occidental College, CA
Occidental College
213/259-2904
1600 Campus Rd., Box 773
LA, CA 90041
Eric Saperston
Eric Saperston
SDSU, CA
5071 College Ave
619/583-9545
S.D., CA 92115
Clinton H. Umphrey
Clinton H. Umphrey
U of Cinn., OH
217 Warner St. #213
513/723-0539
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Cindy Wei
Cindy Wei
Cornell U., NY
401 Eddy St. Apt. B
607/256-4433
Ithaca, NY 14850
Recruitment / Technical Assistance, Certification,
Evaluation
Group Contributors
Name
Address
Phone
John
Lawrence
710 Bailey Hill
Dayville. CT 06241
779-3874
Anne
Ulestad
121 Habitat St.
Americus, GA 31709
912/924-6935 x413
Erin Habersack
3901 W. 86th St. Ste 390
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317/872-1112
Howard Pope
(H) 409 E. Fairmount Ave.
State College, PA 16801
814/867-6380
(O) 215 Hub
University Park, FA 16802
814/863-0909
Deanna Venditelli 208 Colchester Ave.
Burlington, VT 05401
802/658-0337 x331
(other contact) Bruce Spector-Community Service Learning
Marla
Givens
UC CAN, University of Cincinnati
ML 136-247D TUC, Cincinnati, OH 45221 513/556-1559
Sarah Evans
900 N. Benton
Springfield, MO 65802
417/865-8731 x419
(other contact) Ann Nelms-Dir. Student Activities
Fritz Nelson
Wooster Volunteer Network. College of Wooster
Wooster, OH
216/263-2563
(other contact) Barbara Battin- Campus Ministries Office
Kris Minor
14 East Ave., Cornell Public Service Center
Ithaca, NY 14853
607/255-1148
(other contact) Suzanne Motheral- Coordinator
Kristen Hilliard 630 West Hampton
Indianapolis, IN
317/921-6227
Julie Yancich
750 W. Hampton
Indianapolis, IN
317/927-4150
Cathie Fisher
Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Moraine 116
Gary, IN 46408
219/980-6794
(other contact) Linda Anderson- Dir. Student Activities
219/980-6792
Michelle Gesche 111 Foxglove Lane
Columbia, SC 29210
803/798-9532
Lisa Foley
295 Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801
217/333-7424
Anita Bohn
2211 Michigan Union
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
313/936-2437
Tracey
Ashmore
1558 E 16th Apt. R-14
Russellville, AR 72801
501/967-4491
Regina
Watkins
508 S. Glenwood Ave.
Russellville. AR 72801
501/986-1758
Nikki
Hanney
ATU, PO Box 8261
Russellville, AR 72801
501/890-0661
Ann Mashek
1106 North Sixth St.
Dardanelle, AR 72834
501/229-2381
Melissa Stewart
6435 Tall Willow
Houston, TX 77088
713/896-4781
2'd
APR 13 '93 13:39 MINUTEMAN PRESS
Non College Partner Track
Name
Organization
Phone/FAX
1. Maria Ollier Burkett
Chaminade Julienne High School
(513)461-3740
(513)225-3067
(513)225-3074
2. Dawn Hutchison
COOL National Office
(612)624-3018
(612)624-1296
3. Peter Konwerski
The George Washington University
(202)994-6555
(202)994-6102
4. Paula Mitchell
Youth Service America Office
(202)296-2992
(202)296-4030
5. Julie Reinbold
Vanderbilt University
(615)343-7878
(615)343-0385
6. Joel Rittle
COOL National Office
(612)624-3018
(612)624-1296
7. Kathy Sheehan
City Volunteer Corps - New York
(212)475-6444
(212)475-9457
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What are the three most important steps that the Into the Streets program
should take in the next three years?
* The Numbers that appear at the end of some comments indicate the number of
participants that expressed this thought. If the number appears in the middle of the
text, the text after the number is the supplementary comment of one respondent.
This additional input differentiated their response from the others.
Continue to support hubs and move cities/areas/regions toward collaboration/
state-wide networks with ITS as a tool Work through hubs networking. (6)
Strengthen Hubs develop statewide networks keep in contact with hubs let hubs
know what resources are available. (4)
Try to help start Hubs in states that don't already have them. (2)
Develop communication among all levels of ITS among hubs, COOL,
collaborating orgs., between schools (8)
Focus on local coalition building including community people and non-college
youth. (6)
Strengthen non-college partnership aspect of the program. (2)
Continue Quality programming retention ITS as means to end of sustained
service evaluate quality more closely. (7)
Address recruitment (9) keeping in mind that retention is the key to a successful
program.
Work on fundraising secure funding. (6) Secure corporate sponsorship--not
government, not foundations, must be secured!
Strengthen information and PR ties for ITS National office point person for media.
(8) Campaign must be developed with a national spokesperson. Develop a
personal relationship with national media outlets. (Are CNN, TIME, NEWSWEEK,
etc. on the ITS mailing list?)
Diversify array of participating campuses. Strengthen commitment to diversity. (3)
Community service experts or people with a great deal of experience in developing
programs should be on the staff. The staff should include people from all different
size colleges and campus environments secure staff for the program at the national
and hub levels (2)
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Improve communication with collaborating organizations Develop Collaborating
organizations directory. (2)
Maintain commitment to assessing community needs, not just participants' (college
students) needs and ideas. (2)
Significantly improve training (entire pre-program ITS activities) and reflection
components to foster long-term problem solving skills.
Help individual campuses evaluate and improve their program.
Work on better communication within the organization so that campus
organizations can have the information that benefits their situation.
Evaluate and name the specific agency and service ITS participants do in
each campus to be able to see the impact on community and to share types of
organizations that can use services.
Develop a database of information that can be drawn.
Train students and campuses to be leaders of their community services program
(give the campus the know-how of running ITS on their campus).
Keep an eye on how $ is spent. Would hate to see giant, lots of $ spending
organization.
Create resources to turn to for new campuses as well as ones that just have
questions.
Define roles and responsibilities of each position in the program (e.g.. What is the
coalition?)
Decide whether or not to try to keep COOL ownership of ITS (as opposed to state
ownership/campus ownership of programs).
Reduce registration fee. Explain where that fee goes.
Keep in mind that ITS is just one program, we are constantly planning other
programs and can't make ITS a main focus.
Focus on broadening community service, not just ITS.
Allow campuses flexibility/autonomy (2)
Increase emphasis on working with freshmen (1st year students) and getting
involved in orientation programs.
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Accountability amongst ALL participants.
Expand and reflect on efforts.
Help individual campuses evaluate and improve their program.
Clarify ITS mission(s)
Organize and solidify ITS existing members.
Look into expansion.
Into the Streets Challenge Statement
We live in a world fragmented by social injustice. Our societal
problems are serious and complex, but socialjustice begins with
a single decision — to take action.
We challenge ourselves to decide — go Into the Streets, not
just for a day, but for a lifetime.
We must define and continually renew ourselves as thought-
ful, informed and compassionate human beings.
We believe that the solution to our problems can be found in
the strengths, talents and experiences of each individual.
We must strive to create communities that listen to and value
all voices. Our diversity is our greatest strength.
Believing each individual has something to contribute to
unifying the world in which we must live,
I will.
I will.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS FOR INTO THE STREETS
1992-1993
University of Alabama - Arkansas Technical University - University of
Arkansas-Pine Bluff - Arizona State University - Arizona Western College -
Chandler Gilbert Community College - GateWay Community College - Mesa
Community College - California Polytechnic University - California State
University-Sacramento - Foothill Community College - Humboldt State
University - Marymount College - Occidental College - Whittier College -
Community College of Denver - Metropolitan State College of Denver - Regis
University - University of Colorada-Boulder - University of Colorado-Denver -
University of Denver - Eastern Connecticut State University - Quinebaug Valley
Community College - Trinity College - American University - George
Washington University - Stetson University - University of Central Florida -
University of West Florida - Florida A & M University - Warner Southern
College - University of Hawaii - Boise State University - Idaho State University -
University of Idaho - Illinois State University - University of Illinois - Saint
Mary's College - Butler University - Franklin College - Indiana University
Northwest - Purdue University-Lafayette - Wichita State University - University
of Kansas - Centre College - Berea College - Tulane University - Quinsigamond
Community College - Tufts University - University of Maryland-Baltimore -
Goucher College - Bates College - Alma College - Aquinas College - Albion
College - Kellogg Community College - University of Michigan - Grand Valley
State University - Adrian College - Wayne State University - Bay de Noc
Community College - Siena Heights College - Eastern Michigan Unversity -
Central Michigan University - Kalamazoo College - Northern Michigan
University - Oakland Community College - Adrian College - Michigan State
University - Western Michigan University - Albion College - Fond du Lac
Community College - Crown College - Southwest Missouri State University -
Drury College - Carroll College - University of Montana - Warren Wilson
College - Greensboro College - High Point University - Barton College -
Davidson College - New Hampshire College - Rutgers University-Newark -
Cornell University - Houghton College - Fordham University - The College of
Wooster - Kent State University - University of Cinncinati ⑉ Ashland University -
Bowling Green University - Oklahoma State University - Reed College -
Southern Oregon State College - Kutztown University - Bloomsburg University
- Penn State - Bucknell University - University of Pennsylvania - Wilkes
Universtiy - Dickson College - Philedelphia College of Textiles and Science -
Clarion University - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Immaculata College -
Allegheny College - University of South Carolina-Colombia - Presbyterian
College - University of South Carolina-Aiken - Converse College - Maryville
College - Vanderbilt University - Southern Methodist University - University of
Houston - Texas Tech University - Incarnate Word College - University of
Texas-Austin - University of Utah - Salt Lake Community College - Ferrum
College - Mary Washington College - Old Dominion University - Johnson State
College - Middlebury College - Trinity College of Vermont - University of
Vermont - Glouchester House - Marian College - Marquette University -
Cardinal Stritch College
INTO THE STREETS
FINAL EVALUATION REPORT
February 1993
Submitted By:
Josephine E. Hobson, M.S.W.
Project Director
John A. Seeley, Ph.D.
President
FERA
Formative Evaluation Research Associates
303 North Main, Suite 300A
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
313/994-9060
FAX: 313/994-9088
PREFACE
Into the Streets (ITS) is a program designed to introduce more
students to thoughtful community service and to provide a learning expe-
rience that will challenge them to volunteer on a regular basis. ITS is
funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and administered by COOL
(Campus Outreach Opportunity League).
ITS was designed to recruit volunteers to serve in their communi-
ties for one day during the first week of November. Campuses can con-
duct their programs any time in the fall, but the national media coverage
focuses on the first week in November. The aim of ITS is to establish stu-
dent ownership so that at the end of three years (1993), ITS is a self-sus-
taining program on college campuses.
FERA (Formative Evaluation Research Associates, Inc.) was
commissioned by COOL to conduct the evaluation of the ITS program.
INTRODUCTION
The purposes of this evaluation report are: 1) to document and
explain the impact of the Into the Streets program on its volunteer partici-
pants and the colleges/universities involved in the project and 2) to reveal
the program's strengths as well as the areas that could be improved.
The evaluation design relied on campuses to collect and summarize
the participants' evaluation forms on the Participant Evaluation Data
Summary Form and to complete the Overall Campus Coordinator Form.
Both forms were to be sent directly to FERA, who would then create an
overall summary and highlight the findings. Since the return of forms to
FERA was so low last year (10), the process was streamlined. The partic-
ipant evaluation form was shortened to three pages and the hubs/super-
hubs were no longer involved in summarizing the data.
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Both COOL and FERA made an extra effort to increase the
number of evaluation forms sent to FERA. The importance of turning in
the evaluation forms was stressed at all conferences, and workshops on
evaluation were offered throughout the year. COOL offered incentives to
colleges and frequently reminded them by mail and telephone calls, both
before and after the event, to send their completed evaluations to FERA.
FERA placed reminders in the ITS newspaper, sent reminder postcards
both before and after the event, and sent notices to colleges that had sent
incomplete information. Both COOL and FERA made themselves readily
available to any college which was having trouble with completing the
evaluation forms.
The number of evaluation returns this year was a considerable
improvement over last year. Fifty colleges, out of approximately 115, sent
evaluation forms to FERA. Of the 50, 28 colleges had correctly complet-
ed the two evaluation forms. The other 22 colleges had incomplete infor-
mation on either one or both forms and/or sent only one form. Some
colleges changed the questions or developed their own forms. These
changes were probably helpful for their colleges but made it impossible to
include them in the national evaluation. There was enough information,
however, from each of the fifty colleges to include a sampling of their
responses to the qualitative questions. For this report, only the responses
of the 28 colleges which completed both forms correctly are included in
the quantitative findings; a representative sample of the responses of the
50 colleges are included in the qualitative findings.
The 28 colleges (approximately 25% of the total number of col-
leges involved in the ITS program) and the representative sampling from
the 50 colleges do not provide adequate data to conduct a systematic and
comprehensive national evaluation of ITS with findings that could be
generalized. There is enough data, however, to suggest trends and pro-
vide adequate indicators of the program's impact, its strengths, and its
need for improvement.
This report is divided into four sections. The first provides statisti-
cal information on the 28 colleges that correctly completed both forms, on
the student volunteers, and on volunteerism on the campuses. The second
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describes the impact of the program on the participants from those col-
leges and their views on the program's strengths and needs. The third
focuses on the 28 overall campus coordinator's views on the implementa-
tion of the ITS program. It also provides a representative sampling of the
50 overall campus coordinators' views on the strengths and needs of ITS.
The fourth section is a summary of what can be learned from this evalua-
tion.
VITAL STATISTICS--28 COLLEGES
This section provides demographic information about the colleges
and students. It also includes information about the number of agencies
involved and the number of students who volunteered.
Colleges
The 28 colleges were from the following states: Pennsylvania (2),
New York, Maryland, Maine, Ohio (3), Wisconsin, Michigan (2), Tennes-
see, Virginia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina (3), Utah (2), Idaho,
California (2), Missouri, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, and Arkansas.
Of the 28 colleges, 16 were private schools and 14 were public
schools. Twenty-five were four year colleges and five were two year col-
leges. (It should be noted that two schools said that they were both pri-
vate and public schools as well as four year and two year schools.) Eight-
een colleges were located in urban areas and seven in rural. Ten of the
colleges were primarily commuter schools.
Of the 28 colleges, 13 have enrollments of 3000 or less; 5 have
enrollments between 3001 and 10,000; 5 have enrollments between
10,001-25,000; and 5 have enrollments of more than 25,000.
Students
The total number of volunteers in this study is 1,398. The number
of volunteers on each campus ranged from 22 to 470 with a median of 84.
The vast majority of the volunteers were students (92%). Faculty
made-up 1% of the volunteers and staff and administrators made-up 2%.
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The ages of the volunteers ranged from 17 to 23 + with a mean age
of 19.7. Sixty-nine percent of the volunteers were female and 31 percent
were male. Seventy-five percent of the volunteers were Caucasian; 10%
were African-American, 6% were Asian-American; 6% were Hispanic-
American; and 1% were Native-American.
The majority of volunteers were full-time students (88%). Nine
percent were commuter students and 3% were part-time students.
Volunteerism
Sixty-six percent of the students had previously volunteered at a
social service agency before participating in ITS.
When responding to the question concerning whether they plan to
continue their involvement by volunteering again next year, 74% of the
volunteers said yes; 24% said maybe; and 2% said no.
In response to a question concerning how important the student's
participation in ITS was in the student's decision to volunteer again before
the end of the academic year, 59% said that their participation was either
critically or quite important; 30% said that it was somewhat important;
and 11% said that it was not too important or not at all important in their
decision.
Commentary on Vital Statistics
One of the primary goals of ITS is to promote diversity--in the
types of colleges that participate and in the people the program attracts.
The statistics lend support to the fact that ITS is achieving that goal. The
colleges in the sample are from all regions in the United States and both
large and small schools are represented. The vast majority of the volun-
teers are Caucasian (75%). Although minorities make-up only 25% of the
volunteers, the significance of that number can only be determined if we
know the percentage of minorities on the campuses. The percentage of
minorities represented in this sample, however, is close to the percentage
of minorities in the United States.
There are problems in creating diversity. There is a disparity
between the percentage of female volunteers (69%) and male volunteers
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(31%). The greatest disparity is between the number of student volun-
teers (92%) and faculty/staff volunteers (3%). If volunteerism is to be
diverse, the numbers of males and professionals need to be increased.
The majority of participants (66%) had previous experience in volunteer-
ing. Forty-one percent of the participants indicated that the decision to
volunteer again was not primarily based on their experience with ITS. It
appears that ITS reinforces volunteerism but also presents a challenge to
ITS to attract more first time volunteers.
IMPACT ON PARTICIPANT VOLUNTEERS
The following section presents two graphs: the first provides
information on participants' responses to how effectively the program was
implemented and the second provides information on what the partici-
pants gained from the ITS experience. Each graph is followed by a
commentary. The section concludes with a summary of the strengths and
needs of the program as the participants see them.
It should be noted that the number of responses will not always
total 1398, for some participants omitted answering questions.
Program Implementation
Responses of Participant Volunteers
Very
Quite
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All
Effective
Effective
Effective
Effective
Effective
Preprogram publicity
290/21%
580/43%
396/29%
72/5%
24/2%
Mean = 3.8
Preprogram orientation
195/16%
481/40%
379/31%
111/9%
41/3%
Mean = 3.6
Preprogram training
149/13%
388/33%
405/35%
153/13%
68/6%
Mean 3.3
Placing you in an
appropriate agency
490/41%
465/39%
185/16%
31/3%
12/1%
Mean = 4.2
Facilitating your reflection
about your experience in
Into the Streets
410/34%
472/39%
238/19%
60/5%
43/4%
Mean = 3.9
Increasing your respect for
cross-cultural diversity
508/40%
390/30%
256/20%
70/5%
55/4%
Mean = 4.0
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According to these results, the most effective parts of the ITS
program were: 1) placing students in the appropriate agencies--80% of
the respondents said that this was handled either very effectively or quite
effectively; 2) facilitating reflection-73% responded that this was either
very or quite effectively handled; and 3) promoting cross cultural diversi-
ty-70% responded that this was handled either very or quite effectively.
Preprogram training (46%) and preprogram orientation (56%) had the
lowest scores. It would appear from this data that these two areas could
be strengthened.
Gains from ITS
Responses of Participant Volunteers
A Great
Quite
Not Too
Not
Deal
A Bit
Somewhat
Much
At All
Knowledge about the issue
area I volunteered for
306/23%
497/38%
358/27%
116/9%
40/3%
Mean = 3.7
A sense of hope
343/25% 591/43% 335/25% 79/6% 15/1%
Mean = 3.9
Knowledge about myself
297/22% 466/35% 372/28% 169/13% 35/3%
Mean = 3.6
A sense of giving back
to the community
639/46% 461/33% 226/16% 53/4% 17/1%
Mean = 4.2
New skills
195/15% 278/21% 412/31% 295/22% 152/11%
Mean = 3.1
A sense that I was making
a difference
521/37%
510/36%
260/19%
78/6%
29/2%
Mean = 4.0
Bonding with other students
473/35%
504/37%
303/22%
63/5%
20/1%
Mean = 4.0
Increased awareness of
community needs
616/46% 471/35% 187/14% 53/4% 15/1%
Mean = 4.2
A sense of satisfaction
726/53% 408/30% 179/13% 35/3% 26/2%
Mean = 4.3
Solve community problems
303/32%
283/30%
263/28%
69/7%
27/3%
(Colleges added this one)
Mean = 3.8
The data from this graph indicates that the participants gained a
great deal from their volunteer experience. Five of the ten items received
above a 72% response for either a great deal or quite a bit. Participants
scored two items--a sense of satisfaction (83%) and an increased aware-
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ness of community needs (81%) the highest. Only two items fell below
60% in this range, new skills (36%) and knowledge about self (57%). A
possible explanation for these items receiving low scores is that since the
majority of students had volunteer experience before ITS, they were using
skills they had learned previously. It also should be mentioned that the
training item in the previous chart had also received a low score in this
range. Perhaps, ITS might offer various volunteer tracts--some for less
experienced and some for more experienced volunteers. The data indi-
cates that the training needs to be strengthened.
The following sections present a representative summary of the
strengths of the ITS programs and of the areas that need to be improved
as seen by the participants.
Strengths of the ITS Program
The strengths of the program indicate the benefits participants
receive from the program are consistent with ITS's goals.
Increases one's awareness of the problems and issues facing
our community and the country.
Brings diverse groups together to work on a common
goal--helping the community.
Provides the opportunity for students to meet other students
and people in the community.
Provides opportunities for meaningful community action; to
be informed about community service options.
Provides opportunities for consciousness raising; feelings of
fulfillment and of being meaningfully involved.
Provides a chance to make a difference.
Provides sound structure, good materials--the organization
manual, good leaders.
Increases the awareness of the importance of volunteerism
and the number of volunteers.
Areas that ITS Needs to Improve
The focus of these comments emphasized the word "more." ITS
needs more preprogramming publicity, more training, more participants,
more time to serve, more follow-through with volunteers, more orienta-
tion, more sites, and more reliable transportation. It is interesting to note
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that in this sample, no one mentioned wanting less of anything. Everyone
wanted more and occasionally they suggested that activities be improved.
These "more" requests indicate that those who participated were very
highly involved with the project and wanted to do the best job possible.
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND CAMPUS GAINS
RESPONSES OF OVERALL CAMPUS COORDINATORS
The following section first presents a graph that indicates the 28
overall coordinators' views on how effectively the ITS program was
implemented. The section that follows the graph contains a representa-
tive sampling of 50 overall college coordinators. It provides their views on
what the campuses have gained from participating in ITS and concludes
with a representative summary of their views on the strengths and needs of
the program.
Program Effectiveness
Overall Campus Coordinators -- 28 Colleges
Very
Quite
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All
Effective
Effective
Effective
Effective
Effective
Your campus' preprogram
publicity
0/0%
11/39%
16/57%
1/4%
0/0%
Mean = 3.4
Your campus preprogram
orientation for volunteers
1/4%
10/40%
12/48%
2/8%
0/0%
Mean = 3.4
Into the Streets organizing
manual
6/24%
11/44%
3/12%
3/12%
2/8%
Mean = 3.6
Hub and superhub support
for your campus
7/30%
5/22%
6/26%
2/9%
3/13%
Mean = 3.5
Building relationships with
collaborating organizations
on your campus
7/26%
10/37%
7/26%
3/11%
0/0%
Mean = 3.8
Promoting a respect for and
the inclusion of cross-
cultural diversity
4/15%
10/37%
9/33%
4/15%
0/0%
Mean = 3.5
Clarifying the goals for
Into the Streets
5/18%
14/50%
6/21%
3/11%
0/0%
Mean = 3.8
Clarifying your roles and
responsibilities
6/22%
14/52%
4/15%
3/11%
0/0%
Mean = 3.9
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The overall campus coordinators were more critical of the pro-
gram's implementation than the participants. Of course, that could be
because the overall campus coordinators were the ones who had the
responsibility for carrying out the mandates of Into the Streets. Of the
eight program effectiveness indicators, only three received a rating of 65%
or better in the very or quite effective range: clarifying your roles (74%),
clarifying your goals (68%), and the organizing manual (68%). Low
scores were given to preprogram publicity (39%) and to promoting a
respect for and the inclusion of cross-cultural diversity (52%). The partic-
ipants also gave a relatively low rating in the very/quite effective range to
preprogram publicity but they gave a high rating to increasing one's re-
spect for cross-cultural diversity. It would be interesting to determine if
both groups are using similar definitions of "cross-cultural diversity."
Often, when a phrase becomes a "buzz phrase" like cross-cultural diversity,
people think they are using the phrase the same way when they are not.
The following is a representative summary of the overall campus
coordinators' answers to the question, "What has your campus gained from
participating in Into the Streets?"
Campus Gains: Campus and Community
Strengthened the bonds between the campus and the
community.
Strengthened communication between the campus and the
community.
Increased campus' understanding of community needs and
the problems the community faces.
Increased goodwill between the campus and the community.
Community gave recognition to campus volunteers.
Promotes Collaboration Among Diverse Groups
Students and staff from several colleges worked together to
serve the community.
Realization by all that diversity is a source of strength,
education, and fun.
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Provided an opportunity to meet with new people and bond
with them.
Provided an opportunity to build strong coalition between
diverse campus organizations.
Provided an opportunity for students to learn how to build
coalitions, to understand their purposes, and to improve
their organizational skills.
Established coalitions that will continue to work together on
future projects.
Increased the understanding of the type of cooperation
necessary to solve societal problems.
Brought together students who normally would not have the
opportunity to know and understand one another.
Increased Awareness About Community Service
Promoted excitement about community service.
Interrupted stereotypes about what community service
involves.
Increased one's knowledge that anyone can have an effect
on his/her surroundings.
Increased awareness of current service programs and pro-
vided the incentive to explore more opportunities.
Provided incentives for positive action.
Solidified campus community connections regarding service.
Promoted an understanding of volunteerism.
Involved students who do not normally become involved.
Raised volunteerism visibility on campus.
Promoted positive interactions between agencies and volun-
teers.
Promotes continued participation.
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Other Comments
Promoted positive feelings about being associated with the
campus.
Exciting to be part of a national movement.
Promoted positive media coverage about the campus.
Strengths of the ITS Program
The following provides a representative sampling of the strengths
of ITS program as viewed by the overall campus coordinators.
Internal Strengths--Campus
Establishment of community partnership--students, faculty,
staff, and community--to help one another.
Establishment of coalitions both on campus and with other
colleges.
Coalitions promote empowerment for all are involved in the
decision-making process.
Empowers people to take action instead of waiting for
others or the government to do things.
Celebrates diversity.
Allows participants to make choices from a variety of issues.
They're free to decide how they will be involved.
Focuses national attention on collegiate service and thus
promoting the idea.
Strong agency cooperation.
Draws campuses and communities together in a common
cause.
Involves all student organizations who want to participate.
It's inclusive.
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External Strengths--COOL
The national effort provides impetus and focus.
COOL support is very helpful.
Organization of the ITS manual is informative and helpful.
The telephone calls and letters from the National Office are
helpful and supportive.
Good support from hubs and superhubs.
Good balance between action and awareness as detailed in
COOL's Five Critical Components.
Reflection provides opportunity for students to discuss and
think about their experiences.
Areas in Which ITS Needs to Improve
The following provides a representative sampling of the areas in
which ITS needs to improve.
Internal--Campus
Need to improve transportation to and from agencies.
Need to find additional time slots for popular activities.
Start organizing earlier.
Need to plan adequate time for reflection; make it an inte-
gral part of the program.
Secure annual funding from the student government.
External-COOL
Provide more publicity to explain and promote the program.
Improve the training program for volunteers.
Need more information on how to train leaders.
Provide recruitment options on how to sell the program.
Provide a list of grants that might help fund the program.
Provide more informative posters, stressing what ITS is.
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Redesign T-shirts.
Redesign evaluation forms.
Improve orientation--list activities planned for volunteers.
Involve the campuses in setting a new deadline. Avoid
November.
Provide more scholarship funding to help students attend
summits--we learn a lot from attending the summits.
Discourage organizations from using ITS as a mandatory
project. You have people who are only putting in time.
Need feedback from agencies.
Need more direction on how to form a coalition.
Add a section in the manual on trouble shooting.
Provide a 2-page summary on the mechanics of the program
as well as the ideas behind them.
Give more focus on campuses who are participating in ITS
for the first time. How do you acquire media coverage.
Supply national videos, jingles, slide shows. Provide a list of
things to do.
The National Office should make site visits.
Need more support and back-up from the National Office.
SUMMARY
The purpose of this evaluation was to document and explain the
impact of Into the Streets on participants, to show its strengths and its
needs. The information provided by the participants and the campus
coordinators show that ITS is a viable program that is having a positive
impact. The criticisms of ITS are not negative but constructive. The vast
majority of respondents want ITS to improve and become stronger.
Several questions on the evaluation forms addressed the general reaction
to the ITS program. Participants were asked how satisfied they were with
their participation in ITS. Eighty-seven percent, the highest total given to
any question, responded that they were either very satisfied or quite satis-
fied with their participation. Overall coordinators were asked two ques-
tions: 1) How effective was your campus in managing its Into the Streets
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responsibilities? and 2) Overall, was participation in Into the Streets worth
the effort? To the first question, 78% responded that they were either
very or quite effective in managing their responsibilities and to the second
question, 82% responded yes, ITS was definitely worth the effort.
It is too soon to say whether ITS will achieve its goal of establishing
self-sufficient, student-run ITS programs on college campuses, but the
indicators show that it has taken a firm step towards achieving its goal.
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STREETS
ISSUES
The following list is
meant to be reflective of
issues that may concern
your campus and community.
Into the Streets encour-
ages interactive problem
solving that is non-vio-
lent, non-discriminatory
and that meets the needs
of your community.
AIDS
Campus Safety
Children and Youth
Criminal Justice
Disabilities
Domestic Violence
Education
Environment
Health Care
Homelessness
Hunger
Literacy
Mental Health
Race Relations
Refugee Immigration
Senior Citizens
Substance Abuse
1993
mbassadors are needed! The
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Virginia Campus Outreach
Opportunity League (VA COOL)
is seeking five individuals
to represent their region
as VA COOL Ambassadors. The
need is great!! So read on and respond quickly
or else you'll miss a terrific opportunity to
influence your region's community service and
service-learning efforts.
The VA COOL Ambassador program is a new
initiative which will allow VA COOL to further
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
expand the scope and effectiveness of its
network. This will be accomplished through
improved regional coordination of resources, training, and communication.
Specifically, VA COOL Ambassador requirements include:
- attending the VA COOL conference, March 19-20, at Shenandoah
University in Winchester, Virginia (travel and registration expenses must
be covered by Ambassador or her/his school);
- attending the national COOL conference, March 25-28 in Urbana-
Champaign, Illinois (travel and registration expenses will be covered by VA
COOL);
- helping to coordinate a regional service-learning workshop to be held in
Fall 1993 (does not have to be at the Ambassador's school); this task
includes managing the logistics of the workshop as well as serving as a
regional contact for VA COOL; and
- monthly two-day meetings throughout the summer at the State Office in
Richmond to monitor and facilitate the planning of the regional workshop
(expenses to be covered by VA COOL). The dates will be as follows:
June 4-5, July 16-17, and August 13-14.
To be eligible for the VA COOL Ambassador program, the applicant must
presently be a full-time undergraduate student at a Virginia College or University
and must also intend to be one during the 1993-1994 academic year. Selection will
be weighed towards individuals who will be residing in or near their college
community for the majority of the summer (1993). As well, the applicant must be
able to satisfy all of the above requirements.
To apply as the VA COOL Ambassador for you region, please complete the
application on the reverse of this page and submit it to VA COOL. All
applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 22. Please call the
VA COOL office at 804/289-8963 if you need another application form or if you
have any questions.
Final funding of this program is still pending.
VA COOL Ambassador Program
1993
APPLICATION
REGION BEING APPLIED FOR (Please circle): North, Southwest, West,
Central, East (Tidewater)
NAME:
SCHOOL:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
YEAR OF GRADUATION:
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT? Yes
No
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE DURING 1993-94 ACADEMIC YEAR?
Yes
No
PAST/PRESENT SERVICE INVOLVEMENTS (can be attached):
ONE REFERENCE FAMILIAR WITH YOUR SERVICE INVOLVEMENT:
NAME:
TITLE:
PHONE NUMBER:
Please address the following questions, your response should not
exceed a total of three (3) double-spaced pages.
A. Describe your understanding of "service-learning."
B. Detail your interest in and thoughts on how to help VA COOL
develop a service-learning workshop in your region during
the Fall of 1993. Please be sure to identify any key resourc-
es, contacts, or links that would complement your efforts.
C. Explain how, as an Ambassador, you would seek to represent VA
COOL and its work in your region.
This completed application and your responses should be received
by VA COOL by 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 22. (No other
information or enclosures will be reviewed.) Please send to:
VA COOL
Ambassador Program
Tyler Haynes Commons, Room 348
University of Richmond, VA 23173
PHONE: 804/289-8963 FAX: 804/289-8375
Don't waste time thinking! Register now for the
Virginia Campus Outreach Opportunity League
(VA COOL) Annual Spring Conference, 1993-it's
an experience that will last you a life time!!
The conference, "Taking Responsibility for Community and Country: Service-
Learning on Campus," will be held March 19-20, 1993, at Shenandoah University in
Winchester, Virginia. Those in attendance will include students, agency
representatives, and members of the faculty/administration--all coming together to
share their interests, thoughts, and ideas regarding service-learning and community
service, in general.
To be part of what is sure to be an inspiring and educational gathering, simply complete the Conference
Registration Form below and return it to the VA COOL office. (Make some extra copies first, though, so that
your friends and colleagues can attend as well!!) Should you need a registration form or have any questions,
please contact VA COOL at 804/289-8963.
Confirmation materials will be sent if your Conference Registration Form and Fee are post-marked by
March 5. If received after March 5, no confirmation will be sent.
Lastly, but importantly, an Opportunities Fair will be held all day Saturday during the conference to provide
you and your group/agency a chance to promote itself and its activities. Staffing of your display will be
required only from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. If you are at all interested in participating, please indicate as such on the
Registration Form and a table will be reserved for you at no additional charge (as well, other information
will be forwarded). All Opportunities Fair requests must be made by March 5.
(So, how do you get to Winchester and Shenandoah University? From the north, take I-81 South to Winchester to Exit 313A, then follow directions below;
from the west and southwest, take I-81 North to Winchester to Exit 313, go right when the exit splits and then follow directions below; from central Virginia
and the east, take I-95 to the third Fredericksburg exit at Falmouth, take exit to Route 17 North towards Warrenton, go through Warrenton and continue on
Rt.17 to I-66, take I-66 west to I-81 to Exit 313, when exit splits go right.
After you have exited at either 313 or 313A, go through the first two stoplights. The road will quickly "V". Take the right "V". Then take the first immediate
right onto University Drive. Take the second right onto the Shenandoah University Campus. Registration will be held In the Henkle Business School.)
VA COOL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Name:
Agency/School:
Position:
Address:
Phone: (W) / -
(H)
/
-
Fax:
/
-
Please note any special needs of which VA COOL should be aware (e.g. dietary
concerns):
Yes, I am interested in participating in the Opportunities Fair.
All completed Conference Registration Forms and Fees should be delivered to VA COOL at
Tyler Haynes Commons, Room 348; University of Richmond, Virginia 23173.
One person per Registration Form. Please, make multiple copies for posting or for multiple registrants. If necessary, you may register the
name of an organization; registrant names will be requested in confirmation materials.
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VA COOL 1993 Spring Conference
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Service-Learning on
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March 19-20, 1993
Virginia 23173
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Non-Profit Organization
Hosted By:
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia
Tentative Schedule
On March 19 and 20, 1993, students, faculty, college administrators,
and agency representatives from throughout Virginia will come
Friday March 19
together to be educated, inspired and empowered to make a difference
2pm-4pm
Pre-conference all-grantee meeting
in their communities while revitalizing education on their campuses.
3pm-6pm
Conference registration
5:30pm-6:30pm
VA COOL Welcome
6:30pm-7:30pm
Dinner
7:30pm-8:30pm
Keynote Speaker/Opening
8:30pm-??
Evening Activity
Saturday, March 20
8:30am-9:30am
Breakfast
9:40am-10:30am
Workshop Session I
10:45am-11:35am
Workshop Session II
11:45am-12:15pm
Regional Networking Sessions
12:15pm-1:30pm
Lunch (On Your Own)
Opportunities Fair
1:30pm-2:20pm
Workshop Session III
2:30pm-3:00pm
Closing Ceremony
"Taking Responsibility for Community and Country: Service-
Registration and Lodging Information:
Learning on Campus" will provide a meeting ground for individuals
The Conference Registration Fee includes Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, and all conference
who believe in the power of service in education and social change.
materials. The fee schedule is as follows:
The conference will include:
-- if post-marked by March 5: $10
-- If after March 5 or on-site: $15
These fees are for all registrants: students, campus personnel, agency representatives, and others.
--nuts and bolts workshops
When registering, please complete the attached Conference Registration Form and mall with your
--information on integrating service into the curriculum
fee (cash, check, money order) to VA COOL.
--keynote speakers experts will address the national service
Arrangements with the Best Western Hotel have been made in order to accommodate all
movement and Virginia's role in it (maybe a few
registrants. To reserve a room, simply complete and return the enclosed card to the Best Western.
surprises!!)
Rooms are available (quads and some singles) at the affordable rate of $34.50 per night.
--model campus service programs
Reservations must be received by March 5. (The hotel is conveniently located across the street
--issue forums
from the Shenandoah University campus.)
--regional networking sessions
--opportunities fair
Call for Presenters!!!!
--recognition of service-learning accomplishments
Please contact the VA COOL office by phone or mail if you are
Also, an Opportunities Fair will be held to provide for information
interested in presenting a workshop, participating on a panel, or
sharing and program promotion. The fair will be held all day Saturday,
lending a hand during the conference. Remember, this is your
but staffing is required only from 12:15-1:30 p.m. If you and your
conference--so let us know about any discussions or workshops you
group or organization are interested in participating in the fair or in
think would be appropriate! (See the previous page for some ideas.)
just learning more about it, be sure to indicate it on the attached
Be sure to contact the VA COOL office at 804/289-8963 with any ideas
Conference Registration Form. All are welcome to participate!!
by February 12, including the names of facilitators, workshop titles,
discussion topics, planned content, etc.
Shenandoah University was founded in 1875 in Dayton, Virginia and moved in 1960
Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable
to Winchester, Virginia, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. VA COOL
This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time
looks forward sponsoring its fourth annual conference at the University -- an
for vigorous positive action.
institution that strongly supports campus-based community service to its community,
as seen in the recent establishment of Lending Hearts and Hands -- the campus
--Martin Luther King, Jr.
volunteer center.
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January 28, 1993
Mr. Eli Segal, Director
White House Office of National Service
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Old Executive Office Building, Room 146
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Segal:
Congratulations on your recent appointment as the Director of the White House
Office of National Service! Your new position is a terrifically influential one
which has the ability to guide and shape the vital and still emerging national
service movement.
Nowhere is the excitement of this movement more evident than within the borders
of your new neighbor, Virginia. At its upcoming statewide conference, the
Virginia Campus Outreach Opportunity League (VA COOL) will be assembling
its network of over 400 students, faculty, and campus service personnel involved in
community problem-solving. Due to the new insight you bring to the service
movement and to your emphasis on the inclusion of young people in molding that
movement, VA COOL would be honored to host you as the keynote speaker at its
fourth annual conference, "Taking Responsibility for Community and
Country: Service-Learning on Campus," to be held on March 19 and 20, 1993 at
Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia (just 70 miles outside of D.C.).
Details about the impact this meeting will have on the very individuals the
President is calling to serve are outlined in the attached conference summary.
VA COOL was founded in 1989 by a handful of Virginia students and is currently
funded by the Commission on National and Community Service. As since
witnessed by VA COOL, the service accomplishments of Virginia college and
university students are diverse in their scope and their community and
educational impacts. Again, a summary is attached to provide you with further
information regarding these accomplishments and VA COOL.
VA COOL continues to believe that the creation of the Office on National Service
was a giant step in the right direction. Now through your leadership and the
Clinton administration's emphasis, the full potential of the national service
movement might be realized. Consequently, millions throughout our country will
re-engage in their communities while still more re-experience the joy of hope and
relief that comes from another's care and concern.
Virginia Campus Outreach Opportunity League
Tyler Haynes Commons
Room 348
University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia 23173
804/289-8963
Certainly, the road ahead will not be easily or rapidly travelled, but it is sure to be
jammed with supportive organizations and individuals. As its Executive Director,
I can assure you that the Virginia Campus Outreach Opportunity League (VA
COOL) is one such supportive organization.
Lastly, my involvement with the Youth Policy Working Group of Youth Service
America will bring me to Washington, D.C. on Friday, February 5. I would enjoy
the opportunity to meet with you or one of your staff members at that time to
explore the roles of Virginia and VA COOL in the work of your office. I will
contact your office before then to discuss this possibility further.
I look forward to working with you and hope you can join us at our conference
March 19 and 20.
In partnership,
JizBaumgenter
Liz Baumgarten
Executive Director
cc: Ms. Catherine Milton
Enclosures (2)
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"Taking Responsibility for Community and Country:
Service-Learning on Campus:"
1993 VA COOL Statewide Conference
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia
On March 19 and 20, 1993, students, faculty, college administrators,
and agency representatives from throughout Virginia will come together to
become educated, inspired and empowered to make a difference in their
communities while revitalizing education on their campuses.
The fourth annual conference of the Virginia Campus Outreach
Opportunity League (VA COOL) will provide a meeting ground for
individuals who believe in the power of service -- both in social change
and education. VA COOL exists to further this belief in Virginia through its
mission "to promote and empower campus-based community service."
Making this vision a reality is accomplished through a statewide network
-- one which has expanded since VA COOL's establishment in 1989 to over
400 students, campus service personnel, and faculty. This network relies
on the annual conference to deepen its commitment to social change and
learn about the progress of developing initiatives.
The goals of "Taking Responsibility for Community and Country:
Service-Learning on Campus" are as follows:
--To foster the proliferation of service-learning programs throughout
Virginia's institutions of higher education.
-To strengthen the VA COOL network and improve its effectiveness
while enabling participant resource-sharing and idea exchange.
--To lend an understanding of the national service initiative and
provide possible avenues for response and feedback.
--To empower Virginia students to become catalysts of change in their
communities and leaders of today and tomorrow.
VA COOL, Shenandoah University and the Virginia campus volunteer
movement look forward to participating in a conference that illustrates
Virginia's readiness to answer its call to serve!
Virginia Campus Outreach Opportunity League
Tyler Haynes Commons
Room 348
University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia 23173
804/289-8963
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Virginia Service Highlights
Ten (10) Campus Volunteer Centers
Eight (8) "Into The Streets" events: targeted, one-day en masse volunteer effort
to a school's community--sponsored nationally by the Campus Outreach
Opportunity League
Five (5) Campus Compact Schools: national organization whose members are
college and university presidents committed to the service involvement of their
schools
Four (4) Conservation Corps: state-coordinated programs which provide
service and educational opportunities for college-aged individuals
Three (3) Bonner Scholar Programs: financial assistance granted to college
students in return for a commitment of service to an agency in their area, funded
by the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, Inc.
Three (3) Service-Learning Centers: centralized offices at colleges and
universities which help coordinate the incorporation of service into the academic
curriculum
One (1) of two national winners of the Young American Medal for Service
A developing "Serve America" initiative: coordinating service-learning efforts
at schools, grades K-12
VA COOL
Founded in 1989 by a handful of students and funded through a grant from the
Jessie Ball duPont Religious, Charitable and Educational Fund
Received new and full funding in August 1992 from the Commission on
National and Community Service
In January 1993, provided a total of $30,000 in minigrants to eight Virginia
colleges and universities in support of innovative and powerful service-learning
programs
Virginia Campus Outreach Opportunity League
Tyler Haynes Commons
Room 348
University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia 23173
804/289-8963
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
CONFERENCE ON STUDENT
1993 COOL NATIONAL
Minneapolis, MN
St. Paul, MN 55108-1011
Permit No. 3466
University of Minnesota
PAID
386 McNeal Hall
U.S. Postage
ORGANIZATION
Opportunity League
NON-PROFIT
Campus Outreach
TOOD
1993 COOL National Conference on Student Community Service
March 25-28, 1993
For the ninth year in a row, the Campus Outreach Opportunity League presents the National Conference on
Student Community Service bringing together nearly 2,000 students, educators, and other leaders within the
youth service movement. The COOL National Conference provides an opportunity to interact, to learn from
each other, and to find strength in our common dedication to social change. COOL is a national non-profit
organization committed to the empowerment of students working to make a meaningful and positive impact
in the lives of others. Come to Illinois and see what we're all about!
John Hoang Sarvey
Director, COOL National Meetings
The University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign
The host campus for the 1993 COOL National Conference will be the University of Illinois, Urbana-
Champaign, a campus with exemplary student involvement in community service and social action.
Volunteer Illini Project (VIP), Alpha Psi Lambda, Alpha Angels, Circle K, the Student YWCA and YMCA,
Alpha Phi Omega and the Midwest Regional Office of the Student Environmental Action Coalition are but
a few of the dynamic organizations on campus where committed students channel their energy toward
thoughtful community action. Some say that the U of I ranks among the most active campuses in the nation!!
COOL Conference
319 Illini Union
1401 W. Green
Urbana, Illinois 61801
(217) 333-7076
Based in St. Paul, MN, COOL is a national non-
profit organization that supports and promotes
student involvement in community service.
11.
Through site visits, training workshops, confer-
"COOL
Campus
ences and resource publications, COOL provides
technical assistance to aid campuses in improving
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the quality of their service programs.
Name:
School/Org:
Address:
City:
fax: 612/624-1296
University of Minnesota
386 McNeal Hall
Opportunity
State:
Zip:
Fax/Phone:
phone: 612/624-3018
St. Paul, MN 55108-1011
Campus Outreach Opportunity League
League
All prices include shipping and handling. Please check all
COOL
appopriate items and be sure to circle sizes and colors.
K.Haning
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*Hunger & Homelessness Action ($18.50)
*Literacy Action ($18.50)
On Your Mark, GO! Get Set ($10.00)
Light One Candle ($5.00)
Campus Outreach (1 yr- $15, 2 yrs- $25)
COOL KIT ($20.00)
COOL Sweatshirt Gry/Wht L/XL ($37.00)
COOL T-shirts L/XL shortsleve ($10.00)
Publications
"It's COOL To Serve" T-shirts ($15.00)
and Products
COOL T-shirts (bulk rate $8.00/min 40)
"It's COOL To Serve" Poster ($5.00)
COOL's Mission:
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To strengthen, through service and in an
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environment of diversity, the capacity of students
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for sustained thoughtful action, and to foster
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Make Sure You Have The Tools That Can Empower Students!
The COOL Press
COOL Products
COOL T-shirts
The COOL Book Set
COOL logo designed by artist Keith Haring. T-shirts
A set of four COOL Press books, Building a
are 100% cotton. Available in large or extra-large.
One-sided shortsleeve T-shirts are available for
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Homelessness Action, and Literacy Action $64.00
$10.00, bulk rate price of $8.00 each in orders
of 40 or more.
(save $11.50)
It's COOL To ServeT-shirts NEW!!
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COOL logo displayed on front and : "It's COOL To
A Guide to Intergrate Classrooms and Communities
Serve; Serve your community, Serve yourself, Volunteer!"
A guide for students, faculty, administrators and
on the back. *Available in longsleeve only $15.00
community agency staff involved in integrating
community service and the curriculum. Features
campus profiles, articles by students and faculty,
NEW!! COOL Sweatshirts
reading lists and a listing of syllabi from existing
Grey or white heavyweight sweatshirt with 2"x2"
courses. $20.00
COOL logo and the organization name embroidered
Campus Outreach:
on the left breast. Available in both large and
Building a Movement
The Journal About Student Community Service
extra-large. $37.00
A Resource Book for Students in Community Service
Campus Outreach is published five times a year and
Comprehensive, practical advice on how to start and
highlights individual, program and campus efforts
COOL Kit
run a campus-based community service organization.
as well as important issues, resources and coming
It also includes ideas on fund-raising, program
events. 1-year subscription - $15.00, 2 years - $25.00
A great gift for a friend. A one year subcription to
development, recruitment techniques and
Campus Outreach and a short sleeve COOL T-shirt for
promotion plans. $18.50
$20.00 (save $5.00)
On Your Mark, GO! Get Set:
NEW!! It's COOL To Serve Posters
Literacy Action:
From Campus Ideals to Community Involvement
18"x22" recycled paper poster with COOL logo and
A Resource Book for Colleges and Universities
This detailed guide provides a pragmatic, action-
"It's COOL To Serve; Serve your community,
oriented approach on how to begin or rejuvenate a
Serve yourself, Volunteer!" text. $5.00
A resource book for campus leaders interested in
comprehensive campus community service organi-
increasing awareness about literacy and building
zation. $10.00
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Servus TM Volunteer Database Software
Team volunteers with projects, keep track of hours
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and match projects needs with volunteers skills by
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Both inspirational and practical, this book of quota-
ordering ServusᵀM: The Volunteer Database Software.
Features profiles of campus programs, chapters on
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directories of campus programs and national
help write a speech, a paper or a sermon. $5.00
Prices effective until December 1992.
organizations. $18.50
Please use order form on back.
Meet the COOL National Staff:
Executive Director: Bill Hoogterp
National Programs Director: Anne E. Bowen
National Office Manager: Natalie Celske
'II
National Outreach Director: Arrington Chambliss
COOL
Campus
National Communications Director: Nancy E. Grubb
Outreach
Associate Outreach Director: Julian Posada
K Hama
National Meetings Director: John Hoang Sarvey
Project Director, Youth on Board: Karen S. Young
fax: 612/624-1296
phone: 612/624-3018
386 McNeal Hall
Opportunity
Founder: Wayne W. Meisel
Regional Contacts:
North Office
Michigan Office
Frank Barnes
Octavia Vaughn
Univ. of Minnesota
Michigan State Univ.
St. Paul, MN 55108-1011
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108
East Lansing, MI 48824
612/624-3018
517/336-2940
East Office
Lisa Fortuna
Campus Outreach Opportunity League
League
2005 Buford Ave.
45 Kellogg Center
Rutgers University
213 Blumenthal Hall
249 University Ave.
Newark, NJ 07102
201/648-1481
For information @ the Southern and Western
Regions contact the National Office.
Yes, I Want to Know More!
Affiliate Program
Speakers Bureau/Site Visits
Into the Streets
National Youth Service Day
National Meetings
Products and Publications
Mixing It Up
COOL's Mission:
Teaming Up
is to strengthen, through service and in an
COOL Fellowship Program
environment of diversity, the capacity of students
Youth on Board
for sustained thoughtful action, and to foster a
I'd like to become a friend of COOL. Enclosed is $
to
student voice in the community to address the
support COOL's efforts. Your contribution is tax deductible as
challenges we face as a society.
allowed by law.
Name
Campus Outreach Opportunity League
386 McNeal Hall
Address/School
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108
phone: 612/624-3018
City
State
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There are many things you should know about COOL
OUTREACH
PROGRAMS
We work with thousands of students annually.
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We provide the means for action.
COOL's Outreach Division develops
COOL's Mixing it Up program brings a
strategies for incorporating community service into
diverse group of students together to address issues
campus life through the Into the Streets program,
of bias on their campuses and explore barriers
college and university site visits, and the state-wide
hindering communication and the ability to work
Hub Campus network. The Affiliate Program
cohesively to provide commuity service. Teaming
encourages campus community service programs to
Up, COOL's service/learning program, has given
associate with COOL. The newly established
out over 15 grants, brought together project leaders
Speakers Bureau features student and non-student
for successful training institutes and inspired the
speakers for presentations, speeches and workshops
manual, Education and Action.
on issues pertaining to community service. Con-
National Youth Service Day (NYSD), a
necting diverse students with one another and the
result of COOL's collaboration with Youth Service
community is the main goal of outreach.
THE COOL STORY
America (YSA) is a day to recognize and celebrate
the service performed by young people accross the
PUBLICATIONS
country. The COOL Fellows/Intern Program brings
Nine years ago, Wayne Meisel, a recent
students involved in community service to Minne-
We share good ideas.
college graduate, walked from Maine to Washing-
sota to work on COOL programs and initiatives.
ton D.C. His goal was to find out what issues
With a seed grant from UNESCO, COOL has
The COOL press publishes resource
concerned college students of his generation. He
launched Youth on Board, a new program to
books and technical manuals designed to assist
found homelessness, illiteracy, education and the
encourage and support young people to serve as
students in organizing community service on
environment to be their causes for action. With
board members for nonprofit organizations.
campus. Written by students and recent college
hope for a resurgence of student involvement in
graduates, these manuals are based on programs
communities nationwide, the Campus Outreach
MEETINGS
that work. COOL publishes a bi-monthly news-
Opportunity League (COOL) began.
We bring people together.
letter, Campus Outreach, containing articles and
information about what's going on nationally in
The story of COOL is many stories: a
COOL convenes two national meetings a
the student service movement. COOL publica-
student at Berea College in Kentucky coordinating a
year which bring together diverse participants
tions include: Building a Movement: A Resource
literacy program in a rural area; students at
concerned for the community. The Summit, held
Book for Students in Community Service; Break
Fordham University distributing food to homeless
each August, is comprised of individuals inter-
Away: Organizing an Alterative Spring Break;
people who spend their nights in New York city's
ested in discussing and debating issues. The
Education and Action, a guide for integrating
subway stations; and students at Vanderbilt Univer-
National Conference, held each spring, is the
community service into the curriculum; On Your
sity in Tennessee spending their spring breaks
gathering of the ever-expanding COOL network.
Mark, Go! Get Set: From Campus Ideals to Commu-
working with migrant workers in Florida. Al-
A student-run coalition from area campuses
nity Service; Light One Candle: Quotes for Hope and
though their projects are different, these people
organizes and plans the conference workshops,
Action and many others. Please call or write the
share a common vision: the difference students can
speakers, administrative sessions and the Into the
national office for a publications form.
make in our world is immeasurable.
Streets Service Day.
INVOLVEMENT
We need you too!
COOL is a platform for students to develop ideas and put them into action. Student involvement and input is essential for making decisions, running confer-
ences, directing and developing programs, staffing the national and regional offices and serving on our board of directors. COOL fellowships, programs, meetings and
publications allow students the opportunity to work directly with COOL on activities that support involvement in community service. Please contact the national
office for more information about our projects or programs.
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Why It's COOL
The story of COOL is many stories: a student at
Berea College in Kentucky coordinating a literacy
There are all sorts of reasons why it's COOL to
program in a rural area; students at Fordham
serve your community.
University distributing food to the homeless in
New York City; or students at Vanderbilt University
Our Problems are real
spending their Spring Breaks working with migrant
Pollution, illiteracy, homelessness, racism, the
workers in Florida. Students just like you taking
economy-these effect all of us.
charge and making a difference in their
communities.
that is COOL.
To Gain Practical Experience
Service can assist with the exploration of issues
Each year COOL works with hundreds of campuses
relevant to your major or your career. Chemistry
and thousands of students. The organization holds
majors might work with a local environmental
student-run conferences that attract as many as
group to test toxicity levels of nearby rivers and
1,500 young people; publishes a bimonthly journal,
lakes. Young entrepreneurs could use their
Campus Outreach, in addition to technical guides to
organizational skills to run a food drive for a local
building better community service programs.
COOL's national staff and board members make
soup kitchen. History Majors might do an oral
history project at a nursing home. Combining
site visits to college and university campuses
service and academics demonstrates the
giving workshops and speeches encouraging,
commitment of a well- rounded individual.
promoting and initiating national programs that
help involve students in the community service
movement, foster racial and ethnic diversity and
It's Easy
integrate service into the curriculum.
Society's problems may seem huge and
insurmountable, but the first step toward
How To Be COOL
involvement can be as simple as a phone call to
any of the service organizations on the back of this
brochure.
If you are interested in working on some of the
problems in your community, just drop by or call
If we each make a small commitment--an hour a
your campus service organization. They have
week to tutor or one afternoon a month to help
hands-on opportunities adaptable to your personal
clean up a local park--we can make a difference.
schedule for you to volunteer some time to help
your community.
It's Good For You
It feels good to believe in what you do. When you
If you are unable to find a service organization in
do something for someone else, you get back more
your area listed on this brochure, contact COOL at
than you give. It truly is COOL to serve.
the address on the back of this brochure, and we
will try to find a place for you to serve. Better yet,
This Is COOL
get some friends together and start your own
program. COOL can help you with that as well.
Founded in 1984, COOL, the Campus Outreach
You can be COOL; you can serve your community
Opportunity League, promotes community service
and yourself. Just turn the page to find out where
at colleges and universities across the country.
to call to become a volunteer in your area.
To Be COOL Call:
U.N.C. Greensboro
St. Mary's House
919/334-5219
IT'S COOL
U.N.C. Charlotte
Dean of Students
704/547-2375
Old Dominion U.
Wesley-Westminster House
804/440-1424
TO SERVE
Temple U.
Center for Intergenerational Learning
215/787-6708
Tufts U.
Leonard Carmichael Society
617/381-3643
U. New Hampshire
Student Activities
603/862-1001
SUNY- Stony Brook
V.I.T.A.L.
516/632-6812
SUNY- Albany
Student Association
518/442-5640
U. of Rochester
Campus YMCA
715/275-5957
COOL
U. of Akron
Student Volunteers
216/972-6722
K.Haning
West Virginia U.
Rainbow of Service
304/293-4397
Wayne State U.
Project Volunteer
313/577-3444
Eastern Michigan U.
V.I.S.I.O.N.
313/487-3045
U. of Michigan
Project S.E.R.V.E.
313/936-2437
Indiana State U.
Student Volunteer Services
812/237-3852
Memphis State U.
Volunteer Center
901/276-8655
U. of Missouri
University YMCA
314/882-1550
U. of Oklahoma
Campus Activities Council
405/325-4030
Cal-State-Los Angeles
E.P.I.C.
213/343-3380
U. Nevada Las Vegas
Volunteer Center/United Way
702/892-2322
U. Texas/San Antonio
Student Activities Office
512/
691-4160
Texas A&M
Community Assistance Network
409/845-1133
Serve Your Community
University of Houston M.V.P. 713/743-5170
Serve Yourself
Florida A&M
Volunteer Center
904/599-3624
Volunteer!
Florida International U.
Community Service
Committee
305/348-2137
Or contact COOL
386 McNeal Hall
University of
MN
St. Paul, MN
55108
Phone: 612/624-3018
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WHAT DOES COOL MEAN?
Campus Outreach Opportunity League
(COOL) is a national non-profit organization,
COOL
Campus
founded in 1984, which works with college
students to develop campus-community
Outreach
service programs.
COOL realizes that today's younger gen-
eration is witnessing a number of growing
problems: AIDS, rising poverty, unattainable
health care the list continues. COOL also
knows that with local student groups work-
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During the past eight years, COOL has
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positive influence on our society.
Through the constantly growing network,
COOL provides channels for exchanging
information on social problems and commu-
nity building.
Through conferences, programs and publi-
cations over 650 colleges, universities and
student groups are linked across the nation.
Speak Out !!!
Now that a student voice platform has been
established, it is time for young people to
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To strengthen, through service and in an
In the COOL tradition, we have assembled a
environment of diversity, the capacity of students
for sustained thoughtful action, and to foster a
group of talented people, from across the
student voice in the community to address the
country, to share their experiences and
challenges we face as a society.
knowledge with the COOL network. These
people have invaluable information in many
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December 5, 1992
Mr. Bill Galston
Transition Team
Domestic Policies/National Service
1120 Vermont Avenue #1160
Washington, DC 20005
Dear Bill:
We heard from Catherine Milton and Frank Slobig that you are heading up the
transition team for national service and so we wanted to wish you luck and offer
our help if we can be of assistance. I spoke to Melanne briefly and our new
Executive Director, Kristin Parrish and I met with Robert up in the office for a
moment. You have an awesome task but if everyone is as good as Melanne and
Robert you have an even more awesome team.
If you are not familiar with us, the Campus Outreach Opportunity League (COOL) is
a national non-profit youth run organization that works with now more than 650
colleges and universities across the country. There are many fine organizations
working with campuses. Campus Compact does great work with Presidents and
Administrators. NSEE leads the way with faculty. COOL's niche is students and
student leaders.
I also take the opportunity to invite you, the President and other team members to
the COOL national conference, March 25-28, 1993. We expect nearly 2,000 students
will be there plus administrators, 80 other national service groups, 25 foundations
and media representatives.
Again, good luck and please let us know how we can help.
Sincerely,
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Bill Hoogterp
Executive Director
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Robert Gordon
Melanne Verveer
386 McNeal Hall
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108-1011
612/624-3018 (phone)
612/624-1296 (fax)
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