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Developing Students
Tools for Education Training Reflection and Development
What Wersquoll Cover
bull Student Development Frameworks bull Key Strategies bull Training and Enrichment Meetings bull Types of Meetings bull Bonner Developmental Curriculum bull Other Planning Strategies bull Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
Frameworks for Student Development
Student Development bull Result of network-wide input
program design innovation decades of experimentation amp evaluation
bull Common Commitments
bull Skills
bull Knowledge
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listening bull Balance amp
boundaries bull Communication bull Decision making bull Organization bull Planning bull Time management bull Goal setting
Professional
bullBudgeting bullEvent planning bullFundraising bullGrant writing bullMarketing bullMediation bullNetworking bullPublic education and advocacy bullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolution bull Delegation bull Planning bull Public speaking bull Running a meeting bull Teamwork bull Working with diverse groups
Knowledge AreasPlace
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
Key Strategies
Your Handbook and Materials
bull This summer check your Bonner Handbook
bull Provide students with an overview at Orientation
bull Clearly articulate expectations and levels
bull Revisit every term
bull Build in sequential activities
Advising amp One-to-One Meetingsbull Do every semester (at
least 2 times per year)
bull Revisit the developmental framework
bull Many campuses use a form or written questions for this
Training and Reflection Meetingsbull Hold at least once every
other week (2xmonth)even more for freshmen
bull Use Bonner Curriculum
bull Engage variety of leaders amp instructors
bull Students design amp lead
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
What Wersquoll Cover
bull Student Development Frameworks bull Key Strategies bull Training and Enrichment Meetings bull Types of Meetings bull Bonner Developmental Curriculum bull Other Planning Strategies bull Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
Frameworks for Student Development
Student Development bull Result of network-wide input
program design innovation decades of experimentation amp evaluation
bull Common Commitments
bull Skills
bull Knowledge
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listening bull Balance amp
boundaries bull Communication bull Decision making bull Organization bull Planning bull Time management bull Goal setting
Professional
bullBudgeting bullEvent planning bullFundraising bullGrant writing bullMarketing bullMediation bullNetworking bullPublic education and advocacy bullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolution bull Delegation bull Planning bull Public speaking bull Running a meeting bull Teamwork bull Working with diverse groups
Knowledge AreasPlace
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
Key Strategies
Your Handbook and Materials
bull This summer check your Bonner Handbook
bull Provide students with an overview at Orientation
bull Clearly articulate expectations and levels
bull Revisit every term
bull Build in sequential activities
Advising amp One-to-One Meetingsbull Do every semester (at
least 2 times per year)
bull Revisit the developmental framework
bull Many campuses use a form or written questions for this
Training and Reflection Meetingsbull Hold at least once every
other week (2xmonth)even more for freshmen
bull Use Bonner Curriculum
bull Engage variety of leaders amp instructors
bull Students design amp lead
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Frameworks for Student Development
Student Development bull Result of network-wide input
program design innovation decades of experimentation amp evaluation
bull Common Commitments
bull Skills
bull Knowledge
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listening bull Balance amp
boundaries bull Communication bull Decision making bull Organization bull Planning bull Time management bull Goal setting
Professional
bullBudgeting bullEvent planning bullFundraising bullGrant writing bullMarketing bullMediation bullNetworking bullPublic education and advocacy bullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolution bull Delegation bull Planning bull Public speaking bull Running a meeting bull Teamwork bull Working with diverse groups
Knowledge AreasPlace
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
Key Strategies
Your Handbook and Materials
bull This summer check your Bonner Handbook
bull Provide students with an overview at Orientation
bull Clearly articulate expectations and levels
bull Revisit every term
bull Build in sequential activities
Advising amp One-to-One Meetingsbull Do every semester (at
least 2 times per year)
bull Revisit the developmental framework
bull Many campuses use a form or written questions for this
Training and Reflection Meetingsbull Hold at least once every
other week (2xmonth)even more for freshmen
bull Use Bonner Curriculum
bull Engage variety of leaders amp instructors
bull Students design amp lead
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Student Development bull Result of network-wide input
program design innovation decades of experimentation amp evaluation
bull Common Commitments
bull Skills
bull Knowledge
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listening bull Balance amp
boundaries bull Communication bull Decision making bull Organization bull Planning bull Time management bull Goal setting
Professional
bullBudgeting bullEvent planning bullFundraising bullGrant writing bullMarketing bullMediation bullNetworking bullPublic education and advocacy bullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolution bull Delegation bull Planning bull Public speaking bull Running a meeting bull Teamwork bull Working with diverse groups
Knowledge AreasPlace
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
Key Strategies
Your Handbook and Materials
bull This summer check your Bonner Handbook
bull Provide students with an overview at Orientation
bull Clearly articulate expectations and levels
bull Revisit every term
bull Build in sequential activities
Advising amp One-to-One Meetingsbull Do every semester (at
least 2 times per year)
bull Revisit the developmental framework
bull Many campuses use a form or written questions for this
Training and Reflection Meetingsbull Hold at least once every
other week (2xmonth)even more for freshmen
bull Use Bonner Curriculum
bull Engage variety of leaders amp instructors
bull Students design amp lead
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listening bull Balance amp
boundaries bull Communication bull Decision making bull Organization bull Planning bull Time management bull Goal setting
Professional
bullBudgeting bullEvent planning bullFundraising bullGrant writing bullMarketing bullMediation bullNetworking bullPublic education and advocacy bullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolution bull Delegation bull Planning bull Public speaking bull Running a meeting bull Teamwork bull Working with diverse groups
Knowledge AreasPlace
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
Key Strategies
Your Handbook and Materials
bull This summer check your Bonner Handbook
bull Provide students with an overview at Orientation
bull Clearly articulate expectations and levels
bull Revisit every term
bull Build in sequential activities
Advising amp One-to-One Meetingsbull Do every semester (at
least 2 times per year)
bull Revisit the developmental framework
bull Many campuses use a form or written questions for this
Training and Reflection Meetingsbull Hold at least once every
other week (2xmonth)even more for freshmen
bull Use Bonner Curriculum
bull Engage variety of leaders amp instructors
bull Students design amp lead
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listening bull Balance amp
boundaries bull Communication bull Decision making bull Organization bull Planning bull Time management bull Goal setting
Professional
bullBudgeting bullEvent planning bullFundraising bullGrant writing bullMarketing bullMediation bullNetworking bullPublic education and advocacy bullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolution bull Delegation bull Planning bull Public speaking bull Running a meeting bull Teamwork bull Working with diverse groups
Knowledge AreasPlace
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
Key Strategies
Your Handbook and Materials
bull This summer check your Bonner Handbook
bull Provide students with an overview at Orientation
bull Clearly articulate expectations and levels
bull Revisit every term
bull Build in sequential activities
Advising amp One-to-One Meetingsbull Do every semester (at
least 2 times per year)
bull Revisit the developmental framework
bull Many campuses use a form or written questions for this
Training and Reflection Meetingsbull Hold at least once every
other week (2xmonth)even more for freshmen
bull Use Bonner Curriculum
bull Engage variety of leaders amp instructors
bull Students design amp lead
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Knowledge AreasPlace
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
Key Strategies
Your Handbook and Materials
bull This summer check your Bonner Handbook
bull Provide students with an overview at Orientation
bull Clearly articulate expectations and levels
bull Revisit every term
bull Build in sequential activities
Advising amp One-to-One Meetingsbull Do every semester (at
least 2 times per year)
bull Revisit the developmental framework
bull Many campuses use a form or written questions for this
Training and Reflection Meetingsbull Hold at least once every
other week (2xmonth)even more for freshmen
bull Use Bonner Curriculum
bull Engage variety of leaders amp instructors
bull Students design amp lead
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Key Strategies
Your Handbook and Materials
bull This summer check your Bonner Handbook
bull Provide students with an overview at Orientation
bull Clearly articulate expectations and levels
bull Revisit every term
bull Build in sequential activities
Advising amp One-to-One Meetingsbull Do every semester (at
least 2 times per year)
bull Revisit the developmental framework
bull Many campuses use a form or written questions for this
Training and Reflection Meetingsbull Hold at least once every
other week (2xmonth)even more for freshmen
bull Use Bonner Curriculum
bull Engage variety of leaders amp instructors
bull Students design amp lead
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Your Handbook and Materials
bull This summer check your Bonner Handbook
bull Provide students with an overview at Orientation
bull Clearly articulate expectations and levels
bull Revisit every term
bull Build in sequential activities
Advising amp One-to-One Meetingsbull Do every semester (at
least 2 times per year)
bull Revisit the developmental framework
bull Many campuses use a form or written questions for this
Training and Reflection Meetingsbull Hold at least once every
other week (2xmonth)even more for freshmen
bull Use Bonner Curriculum
bull Engage variety of leaders amp instructors
bull Students design amp lead
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Advising amp One-to-One Meetingsbull Do every semester (at
least 2 times per year)
bull Revisit the developmental framework
bull Many campuses use a form or written questions for this
Training and Reflection Meetingsbull Hold at least once every
other week (2xmonth)even more for freshmen
bull Use Bonner Curriculum
bull Engage variety of leaders amp instructors
bull Students design amp lead
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Training and Reflection Meetingsbull Hold at least once every
other week (2xmonth)even more for freshmen
bull Use Bonner Curriculum
bull Engage variety of leaders amp instructors
bull Students design amp lead
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Courses amp Academic Connectionsbull Consider building in a
related sequence
bull Seek out faculty advisors and mentors
bull Build in research and other projects
bull Develop a capstone
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Training amp Reflection Meetings
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Why are meetings importantbull Bonner Student Impact and
Alumni Survey demonstrates strongest contributors for program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection and education magnifies impact
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Bonner Wiki
Research amp Assessme
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Bonner Wiki Research and
Findings affirmed by 2010 Alumni Survey
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Meetings alsobull Build skills (ie project
management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build communitymdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and success in college
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Class Meetings - at least every other week Cohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every month Engage Common Commitments partners and issues
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionally Trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetingsSite Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdash engage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp problem solving
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Other kinds of meetingsCampus-wide or National Events Speaker series IMPACT Conference Power Shift national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projects Link training with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or community based research (CBR)
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Sample Curriculum
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Semester ROTATION OF MEETINGS DIVERSE LEADERSHIPSummer Orientation Led by Staff amp Students Partners attend
Week 1Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Led by staff
Week 2 Led by Site Coordinators
Week 3 Led by Faculty guest
Week 4 Featuring Partners
Week 5Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class All Bonner Meeting
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Monthly rotation Meeting - by Class Meeting - by Site
Meeting - by Class
Week 10
Week 11
Have a mix of meetings each semester
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array
of training amp enrichment events for all of your
Bonners
How to create a meeting
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
All strategies result in a scaffolded outcomes across each year
Year 1 Sense of place
Listening
Time management
Goal setting
Organization amp professionalism
Reflection
Year 4 Building organizational capacity
Marketing and outreach
Networking
Public speaking
Public policy
Capstone research
Year 2 Balance
Conflict resolution
Planning
Teamwork
Volunteer recruitment
Broader understanding of civic engagement
Year 3 Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising
Volunteer management
Community-based research
Power and privilege
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Remember these can link to serviceleadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1
Exploration roles
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4
ldquoSenior Internrdquo
Capstone Course
Site LeadershipCapstone Project
Year 2
Project Assistant (Team)
Second Year Exchange
Service-Learning Course
Year 3
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Strategy 1Use the Bonner Trainings
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Knowledge amp Commitments
bull Knowledge of self bull Knowledge of community bull Exploration of diversity bull Community building bull Introduction to civic
engagement
bull Analysis of diversity bull Knowledge of
poverty bull Understanding of place and
ability to think critically around community
bull Introduction to forms of civic engagement
bull Multiple forms of civic engagement bull International perspective bull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justice bull Vocation and career
explorationpreparation bull Spiritual exploration bull Connection to academic
study (capstonethesis)
Skills bull Sense of place bull Listening bull Time management bull Goal setting bull Organization amp
professionalism bull Reflection
bull Balance bull Conflict resolution bull Planning bull Teamwork bull Volunteer recruitment bull Broader understanding of
civic engagement
bull Event planning bull Facilitation bull Fundraising bull Volunteer management bull Community-based research bull Power and privilege
bull Building organizational capacity
bull Marketing and outreach bull Networking bull Public speaking bull Public policy bull Capstone research
Roles amp Positions
bull Explorationlearning about issues and community discovering passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility including Capacity Building (see ldquoStep It Up Sophomoresrdquo)
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program (ie Bonner Leadership Team)
bull Capacity building project
bull Expertise Capacity building role project or site leadership
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
bull Senior Interns
High-Impact Connections
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Trips bull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadership bull International Global Immersions bull Undergraduate Research bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (First Year Seminars)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Service-Learning Courses
bull Policy CoursesInternships bull International Course bull Research Methods (CBR)
Capstone ldquoSignature Workrdquo Culminating Project
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation Bonner 101
Developmental Model Community and Place Team Building
bull AmeriCorps Orientation bull Games and Icebreakers bull River Stories
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Step It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners
bull Personal Vision or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Nail down senior year capstones
September bull Professionalism and Expectations bull Identity Circles A Personal
Exploration of Diversity
bull Action Planning bull Citizenship Rights
Responsibilities and Struggles
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice or Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping bull Time Management Managing by
Calendar
bull Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Advanced Facilitation More Techniques and Strategies
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bull EvaluationProgram Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bull Goal-Setting
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Basic Facilitation Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
bull Global Poverty (lesson plan from Oxfam America or campus)
bull Reflective activities like Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading or Spiritual Exploration workshop (involve facultychaplain)
bull Building a Personal Vision
December bull Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project or Building Coalitions
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term with Translating Research into Resources for Non-Profits
bull Shared Visioning
DecemberJanuary
Mid-Year Bonner Retreat bull Community building and Diversity bull Common Commitments (see Bonner Wiki for other organizational workshops on topics like Social Justice) bull Reflection amp Dialogue across all classes and Peer Mentoring
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January Have BLT lead a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work can offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector (and have students create profilejoin Alumni Network)
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Engage students in planning First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Fundraising on Campus bull Resume Writing workshop
(integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mapping bull Fundraising Mapping Out
Donors
bull Public Speaking bull Fundraising Strategies
Developing and Executing a Plan
March bull Groups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bull Gender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Building Career Networks or Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Advocacy 201 Meeting with an Elective Representative
bull Senior RetreatPreparation for Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes and Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing It bull True Colors
bull Planning Effective Meetings bull Four Corners Building
Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Leadership Compass Meyers-Briggs or Strengths Finder
bull Homophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bull Want Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Spiritual Exploration (Tower of ldquoMerdquosa or engage someone on campus) or Volunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization (here or sophomore)
bull Vocation Guided Reflections and Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize plan bull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wiki bull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
Bonner Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Fall 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Orientation Bonner 101 amp Community Partner 101
Introduction to Civic Engagement Learning Circle BHAGs Setting Big Hairy
Audacious Goals
Week 1 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Step It Up Sophomores Leading Learning Circles A
Train-the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Action Planning Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6 Community Asset Mapping Community Partner involved
Intro to Effective Communication
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 12Time Management Managing by Calendar Follow Upmdashstudents
bring planners
Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
Building Coalitions (part 2 application for campus project)
or Grant WritingPersonal Vision Creating One
Week 13 IssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection (led by Students) Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo
poem and reflective discussionPersonal Vision 2 Follow up amp
Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner Meeting
can still engage student leaders partners and
faculty
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Find trainings on the Bonner Wiki
under Student Development
orCommon
Commitments
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Definitely IncludeNew Trainings for Capacity Building
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Trainings That Support amp Explain Capacity BuildingYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
bullAmeriCorps Orientation
bull Introduction to Non-Profits and Capacity Building
bullVolunteer Recruitment for a Non-profit Organization
bullStep It Up Sophomores (and have students revise positionsCLAs to be higher level)
bull Introduction to Community Based Participatory Research
bullVolunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising on Campus
bullBuilding Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Level Position)
bullVolunteer Orientation for a Non-profit Organization
bullSocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bullFundraising Mapping Out Donors
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (here or seniors)
bullAction Steps for Carrying Out a CBPR Project (again or if not for juniors) or Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
bullFundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
bullSocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Why Do These
bull Support the effective integration of capacity building and higher level focus areas within the Bonner Program and studentsrsquo positions
bull volunteer management
bull program development
bull communications and technology
bull resource development
bull research
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Volunteer Managementbull Volunteer Recruitment
for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Outreach for a Non-profit Organization
bull Volunteer Orientation amp Management for a Non-profit Organization
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Program Developmentbull ldquoStep It Up
Sophomoresrdquo Integrating Capacity Building Into Your Service
bull Building Capacity with Community Partners (Internship Focus)
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Communications amp Technologybull SocialChange
Effectively Using Facebook in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using Twitter in the Nonprofit Sector
bull SocialChange Effectively Using LinkedIn in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Volunteer Managementbull Fundraising on Campus
bull Fundraising Mapping Out Donors
bull Fundraising Strategies Developing and Executing a Plan
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Researchbull Introduction to Community-
Based Participatory Research
bull Action Steps for Carrying Out a Community-Based Participatory Research Project
bull Translating Research Into Resources for Non-Profits
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Strategy 2Build Around Outcomes Creating a ldquoRoadmaprdquo
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
lay out intended outcomes and
experiences in a developmental way
What is a
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1 Sense of identity and basic knowledge of community
Self
Year 4 Understanding and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2 Ability to work in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3 Analysis of power and privilege being an ally complexity
Campus and community
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Can tie to assessment Civic Engagement
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Engage others in providing trainings
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Strategy 3Gradually Build Curricular
Path
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Capstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic EngagementConcord University Minor in Civic EngagementLynchburg College Minor in Civic EngagementMars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular
Transcript)Morehouse College Minor in Civic EngagementPortland State University Minor in Civic LeadershipRutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos LeadershipSaint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community MinorThe College of NJ Concentration in Civic EngagementUniversity of Alaska Certificate in Civic EngagementUCLA Minor in Civic LeadershipWagner College Certificate in Civic EngagementWashington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of PovertyWest Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Build and Track in BWBRS
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Training amp Enrichment in bull Every workshop meeting and
eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull track learning a portfolio
bull shows the sequence and intentionality
bull program oversight
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Sample Class Meeting
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Worksheet Activities
bull Discuss your meeting structure
bull Identify learning goals
bull Study the Bonner Training Calendar
bull Map your plan
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Bonner AlumniMentoring Network
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Purpose
Bonner Alumni Mentoring Program
This initiative aims to connect Bonner Alumni in productive and meaningful ways (though
mostly online) with current Bonner students Its purpose is to foster connections that
can support mentors and menteesrsquo personal and
professional development and well-being
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Support Factorsbull Having at least one professor who made one excited about learning bull Believing that professors (or staff) cared about one as a person bull Having a mentor that encouraged one to pursue hopes and dreams Experimental Factorsbull Working on a project that took more than a semester to complete bull Having an internship or job that allows one to apply learning from the
classroom bull Being extremely active in extracurricular activities and organizations
ResearchldquoWhen it comes to being engaged at work and experience high well-being after graduation the type of institution they attended
matters less than what they experienced thererdquo
Only 3 of graduating students experience all 6 factors
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Survey Results
Interested Total Surveyed
Students 93 47
Alumni 97 51
60
40
Do you currently have a mentor
No
Yes
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
What Students want from Mentorship
Resume Building
Professional
Development
Broaden their
network
Career Guidance
Emotional Support
Practical Help
AdviceA
ConfidantFriend
Academic Advisor
Role Model
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
What Alumni are willing to help with
More than half of them checked to help with
all
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni
Occasional Mentorship bull Minimal contact where mentors could provide quick advice on
resume tips career advice graduate school help etcRegular Mentorship bull Your general mentormentee relationship with monthly meetingsbull 3 PhasesCommitted Mentorship bull Ultimate goal of the program is to create a life-long relationship
amongst pairs
Proposed Plan
Connect second year Bonners with Alumni