2018 Bonner Program Vision and History
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The document provides an overview of the Bonner Program, which aims to provide college students opportunities for community service while also receiving developmental and financial support. The main goals of the program are for students to engage in weekly community service, develop as agents of change, serve community-defined needs, connect service to their studies, and stay involved after graduating. Students participate in placements, training, reflection, and capacity-building/social action projects. The program follows a developmental model over four years and has proven effective outcomes such as skill development, commitment to social justice, and civic-minded professionals. It also benefits campuses by supporting diversity, sustained partnerships, and campus-wide engagement in service.
2018 Bonner Program Vision and History
- 1. The Bonner Program: The Big Picture Welcome to the Bonner Community
- 6. Bonner Program Motto Access to Education, Opportunity to Serve To afford college students an opportunity to use their energy, talents, and leadership skills to engage in community service while providing developmental and financial support.
- 7. • Engage every week, every semester • Develop and grow as an agent of change • Serve community-defined needs and make an impact • Connect service and studies, and connect people • Graduate and stay involved What do Bonners do?
- 8. Diversity Respect the many different dimensions of diversity in our public lives. Civic Engagement Participate intentionally as a citizen in the democratic process, actively engaging in public policy and direct service. Community Building Establish and sustain a vibrant community of place, personal relationships and common interests. Social Justice Advocate for fairness, impartiality and equality while addressing systemic social and environmental issues. International Perspective Develop international understanding that enables Bonners to participate successfully in a global society. Spiritual Exploration Explore personal beliefs while respecting the spiritual practices of others. Bonner Common Commitments
- 10. Student Development “Access to Education, Opportunity to Serve” Campus Infrastructure Culture of service Community Partnerships Measurable impact Bonner Integrated Approach
- 12. CommunityCampus Systems Leverage Bonner Network as a community of best practice, and resource for higher education locally and nationally Provide capacity-building support for collaboratives to achieve measurable community and systemic change. Organizations Build campus center that leads effort to make place-based community engagement deep, pervasive, integrated & developmental. Provide capacity-building support for organizations to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and resources. Programs Develop and integrate community engaged learning courses & programs. Train & support leaders who develop & manage evidence- based programs and projects. Individuals & Places Develop & engage students’ knowledge, skills, values, and collective action. Mobilize students, faculty, staff, & community members to support individuals & places. Bonner Transformation Goals
- 13. Partners (Focus) Service Provider (Individuals) Collaborative (Systems) Campaign (Policies) Student Roles Client Service Program Coordinator Organization Capacity Building Social Action Tasks e.g., tutoring, serving soup, etc. Recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers 1) Volunteer Management 2) Program Development 3) Fundraising 4) Communication 5) Research: CBR & PolicyOptions e.g., letter writing, target dialogue, etc. Program Structures Clearinghouse/Directory Listing of Opportunities (online database) Site/Issue-Based Teams Bonner Program (four year training & increased roles culminating in capstone project) Academic Structures Service-Learning, Community-Based Research, & Social Action Courses Problem / Issue-Based Concentrations (courses, service internships, CBR, and capstone project) Competency/Skill-based Certificates / Fellowships (courses, service internships, and client-defined projects) Staffing Structures Campus-Wide Center Student-Led Coalition of Projects Issue- and Skills-Based Programs or Pathways Housed in Departments, Centers, or Hubs Bonner Community Engagement Framework
- 14. Impact
- 15. • Four years are significant • Proven skill learning (developmental model) • Commitment to social justice • Dialogue across difference • Power of structured and unstructured reflection • The importance of mentors • Civic-minded professionals Bonner Impact on Students
- 16. • Yield tool for access and diversity • Multi-year developmental, program model • Integrates curricular and co- curricular pathways • Deepens sustained community partnerships • Builds campus-wide infrastructure to engage everybody everyday • National network for advise and standard setting Bonner Impact on Campus
- 18. Why does it work?
- 20. Fall Spring Summer ~1,960 hours in 4 years!
- 21. Robert Sigmon Consulting Report to Bonner Foundation, Fall 1992 Why else does it work?
- 22. Agenda
- 23. Community Service Placements Training, Education & Reflection Capacity-Building & Social Action Projects Senior Presentations of Learning Recruiting Bonners Career & Grad School Service Leadership Roles Bonner Program
- 24. Publicity Collaboration Across Campus Student-Led Campus-Wide Engagment Campus-Wide Center Infrastruture Campus-Wide Strategic Planning Faculty & Curriculuar Development Fundraising Tracking & Reporting Campus-Wide Engagement
- 25. Agenda Overview MondayTuesdayWed • The Road Ahead: Quick Overview • Student Development • Community Partnerships • Community-Engaged Capstone Projects • Recruitment & Financial Aid • Accountability: Handbook & BWBRS • Staffing Your Bonner Program • Campus-Wide Collaboration & Engagement • Next Steps: Small Group Discussion • Bonner Foundation Support