Bonner Program 8 Themes and Student Development Overview
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The document outlines the agenda for an 8-themes strategic session and calendar planning for educational and service initiatives, including themes like identity exploration, project management, and leadership capacity. It addresses cohort learning communities, curriculum surveys, and development of integrated capstone projects across different academic years. It also highlights opportunities for training and collaboration among participating schools with a focus on civic engagement and social justice.
Bonner Program 8 Themes and Student Development Overview
- 1. 8-Themes Strategic Session & Calendar Planning
- 2. Agenda • Rationale and goal • Quick overview of each • Quick survey • Discussion in cohorts
- 3. Semester Hours Education & Reflection Direct Client Service Service Leadership Capacity- Building / Social Action Senior Presentation of Learning Fall 20% 80% Spring 20% 60% 20% Fall 20% 50% 30% Spring 20% 50% 30% Fall 20% 30% 40% 10% Spring 20% 20% 30% 30% Fall 20% 10% 20% 50% Spring 20% 0% 10% 50% 20% Hours 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring 20% 50% 50%30%10% 10% 20% 30% 40% 30%30%20% 10% 20% 30% 50%50% 60% 80% 20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20% Education & Reflection Direct Client Service Service Leadership Capacity-Building / Social Action Senior Presentation of Learning First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Bonner Developmental Progression Personally responsible citizen Participatory citizen Social justice citizen
- 4. 0% 25% 50% 75% 00% Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring 20% 50% 50% 30% 10% 10% 20% 30% 40% 30%30% 20% 10% 20% 30% 50%50% 60% 80% 20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20% Education & Reflection Direct Client Service Service Leadership Capacity-Building / Social Action Senior Presentation of Learning EXPLORING IDENTITY AND PLACE MOVING FROM SERVICE TO SOLUTIONS LEADING TEAMS KNOWING YOUR ISSUE MANAGING PROJECTS BUILDING ORGANIZA TIONAL CAPACITY PREPARING FOR CIVICALLY ENGAGED LIVES LEAVING A LEGACY 1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR 4TH YEAR Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring 8 Training Themes
- 5. Foundation Goal for 2017-18 Exploring Identity and Place Moving from Service to Solutions Leading Teams Knowing Your Issue Managing Projects Building Organizational Capacity Preparing for Civically Engaged Lives Leaving a Legacy 1) Each of the themes is piloted by 8-10 schools 2) We form cohort learning communities for each theme to compare experiences 3) Lessons learned presented by cohorts at SLI 2019 4) Updated 8 theme modules are available to all schools for 2018-19 school year
- 6. Other Meeting Themes 1) Common Commitments • Diversity • Social Justice • Civic Engagement 2) Capacity-Building Series (1 per semester) 3) Issue/Site-Based Team Meetings 4) One-on-One Meetings • International Perspective • Spiritual Exploration • Community Building
- 7. 2017-18 Curriculum Survey Meetings 42 Meetings
- 8. Audience % Avg +/- Minimum Target % 1st Year 24% 10 0 10 24% 2nd Year 12% 5 3 8 19% 3rd Year 11% 4 4 8 20% 4th Year 10% 4 4 8 19% All Bonner 44% 18 (11) 7 17% TOTAL 42 42 2017-18 Curriculum Survey Adjustments May Be Needed
- 9. 2017-18 Curriculum Survey Averages Don't Tell Full Story Audience 8+ 7 6 5 4 3< None Total 1st Year 27 2 3 0 3 8 5 48 2nd Year 14 3 3 3 4 12 9 48 3rd Year 10 5 4 4 2 10 13 48 4th Year 9 4 6 4 2 8 15 48 All Bonner 37 2 1 1 1 6 0 48
- 10. 1) Identity Circles 2) An Introduction to Place 3) River Stories 4) Community Asset Mapping Capstone #1:Explore Your Palette: An Introduction to the Bonner Capstone Theme: Exploring Identity and Place 1st Year Spring Semester
- 11. 1) Discovering Solutions That Work 2) Making a Difference - Measuring Impact 3) Tackling Root Causes 4) Cultivating Powerful Collaborations & Relationships Capstone #2: Your True Colors: Integrating Learning, Service, and Identity through a Bonner Capstone Theme: Moving From Service to Solutions 1st Year Spring Semester
- 12. 1) Leadership Compass 2) A Toolkit for Leading Others 3) Effective Facilitation 4) Effective Meetings Capstone #3: Capacity Building and Its Link to Capstones Theme: Developing as a Leader 2nd Year Fall Semester
- 13. 1) Researching Local Issue 2) Researching Current Programs and Policies 3) Identifying Proven Programs and Policies 4) Finalizing Issue Brief Capstone #4: Your Capstone Development Plan Theme: Knowing Your Issue 2nd Year Spring Semester
- 14. 1) Overview of Project Management: Setting Goals and Analyzing Stakeholders 2) Analyzing Project Requirements, Steps, and Risks 3) Creating a Task List, Schedule, and Budget 4) Executing and Evaluating a Project Capstone #5: Your Capstone Nuts and Bolts Theme: Managing Projects 3rd Year Fall Semester
- 15. 1) A Systems View of Understanding the Public Sector 2) Assessing and Building Organizational Capacity 3) Fundraising and Resource Development: Creating and Executing a Plan 4) A Reason For Being: Exploring the Concept of Ikigai and What it Means for Life After Bonner Capstone #6: Your Capstone Proposal and Work Plan Theme: Building Organizational Capacity 3rd Year Spring Semester
- 16. 1) Finding Your Pathway After College 2) Resume Writing 3) Seeing Through Evaluators’ Eyes with a Senior Resume Review 4) Interviewing Skills Capstone #7: Reflecting on Your Project, Learning, and Impact Theme: Preparing for Civically Engaged Lives 4th Year Fall Semester
- 17. 1) Preparing a Leadership Transition 2) Budgeting for Your Life After Bonner 3) Public Speaking and Presentations of Learning 4) Staying Well and Engaged After Graduation Capstone #8: Sharing and Leveraging Your Bonner Experience Theme: Leaving a Legacy 4th Year Spring Semester
- 18. 4 3 2 1 Explore Experience Example ExpertiseBonner Developmental Model Find issues and causes Explore service sites Assume leadership role Take on more responsibilities Serve as site leader Engage in capacity building Integrate academic and experiential learning
- 19. 4 3 2 1 Explore Experience Example Expertise Explore passions and interests Build campus and community network Develop capacity building skills Determine Capstone purpose Narrow down Capstone idea Write proposal, get resources Do work plan Do project Focus on sharing Capstone Progression
- 20. Quick Survey • Current curriculum offerings re 8 Themes • Your interest in piloting
- 21. Silent Conversation Round 1: Sticky Notes • Your Name • Your Institution • Highlight training under that theme (content, method, highlights) Round 2: • Take a few minutes to read what others wrote • Identify examples of interest in terms of developing training
- 22. Theme Discussions • Choose theme(s) you are interested in piloting • Join Foundation staff leading for that theme to discuss: ‣ How you might organize your pilot ‣ When might be good times for introductory webinar and follow-ups