MBC and the Community Together

1. MBC and the Community Together How Non-Profits Can Work Together with Mary Baldwin College

2. What is Civic Engagement? • “Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. It means promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes.”[1] [1] Thomas Ehrlich, Ed. Civic Responsibility and Higher Education, Phoenix: Oryx Press, 2000, vi.

3. Mary Baldwin College’s Commitment to Civic Engagement • Quality Enhancement Plan (The QEP--part of our reaccreditation by SACS) • The new Spencer Center for Civic and Global Engagement • New emphasis in the curriculum and in EVERY major at MBC!

4. Service Learning vs. Community Service From Learning Through Serving: A Student Guidebook to Service-Learning Across the Disciplines • Service-Learning: Students engage in community service activities with intentional academic and learning goals and opportunities for reflection that connect to their academic disciplines. • Community Service: Students Engage in activities to meet actual community needs as an integrated aspect of the curriculum

5. Service-Learning • Connect course content with actual experience • The point is for students to grow their skills and knowledge because they are bringing their capabilities to REAL WORLD problems, and benefit the community in the meantime. • Give and Take Relationship

6. Service-Learning • Students engage in community service activities with intentional academic and learning goals and opportunities for reflection that connect to their academic disciplines. • Service-Learning = Community-Based Learning Experience

7. Art (History) Art (Studio) Arts Managament Biochemistry (BA or BS) Biology (BA or BS) Business Administration (BA or BS) Chemistry (BA or BS) Clinical Laboratory Science Communication Economics English French History Mathematics (BA or BS) Music Philosophy Physics (BA or BS)* Political Science Psychology (BA or BS) Religion Sociology Spanish Theatre Anthropology/Sociology Applied Mathematics (BA or BS) Arts Management Asian Studies Computer Science/Mathematics (BA or BS) Health Care Administration International Relations Marketing Communication Philosophy/Religion Psychology/Sociology Sociology/Anthropology Sociology/Psychology Sociology/Social Work Standard and Combined Majors at MBC

8. African-American Studies Anthropology Art (History) Art (Studio) Asian Studies Biology Business Administration Chemistry Communication Computer Information Systems Computer Science Creative Writing Economics Education English Film French Health Care Administration Historic Preservation History Human Resource Management Human Services Latin-American Studies Leadership Studies Marketing Communication Mathematics Ministry Music Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public History Religion Sociology Spanish Theatre Women’s Studies Minors at MBC

9. How can my organization fit into many different majors? • Think outside the box • Can you use marketing help? What about statistical analysis of data? How about oral histories of people involved with your organization? There are many different ways to engage students, even outside or your main focus area.

10. Tips for engaging students • Flexible hours • Meaningful work • Well organized/coordinated work • Work with people/clients • Ability to see outcome of work (in some form) • Ability to use special skills/talents • Ability to be creative

11. Things to do on campus… • Be a guest speaker on campus • Help host a film or discussion • Bring important issues to our attention • Tap into one of our annual programs (VWIL service day, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, etc.)

12. What we need from you… • Fill out a form (or multiple forms) for various volunteer activities with your organization • Send or bring us brochures, mission statements, contact information, and other helpful materials

13. Community Service Fair Tuesday, January 15 • Fill out a form to participate in a Community Service Fair during the Fall semester each year. It’s a great way to connect with students AND faculty and to get more volunteers at your organization!

14. My Contact Info Director of Civic Engagement civicengagement@mbc.edu or 887-7111

15. Internships at MBC Rosemarie Sena Center Career Development Services

16. Presentation Agenda • Reasons Students Participate • Internship Program at MBC • Ways to Find an Internship • Strategies for Success • How to get connected with MBC internships

17. Reasons Students Participate in Internships • “Test drive” a career choice (w/o permanent commitment) • Build resumes • Gain practical experience in a potential career field • Cultivate new skills • Learn about all facets of an organization • Develop a professional network and cultivate references • Prepare for Graduate School • Some MBC majors require the completion of an internship

18. MBC Majors that Require Internships • Arts Management • Business Administration • Art (Studio) – Interior Design emphasis • Communication • Health Care Administration • Marketing/Communication • Psychology • Leadership (minor)

19. Internship Program at MBC • MBC emphasis on experiential learning • 287 – Exploratory Internship (related to a career) • 387 – More specific, career training (related to major) • Must have faculty approval/sponsorship to receive academic credit • 50 hrs of work = 1 credit hour • May be paid or unpaid • May be completed in any location • May be completed in fall or spring semesters, May Term, or during the summer • May begin the summer after freshman year

20. Ways to Find an Internship • Networking • Internet Searches & Web Sites • Career Fairs • Job & Internship Newsletter • Library Resources • Contact companies or organizations you already know about • MonsterTrak database

21. Show up on time Call if you are going to be absent (or late) Carry out work assignments in a conscientious manner Be aware of expectations & office culture Communicate and establish positive relationships with employees Meet deadlines Be professional Maintain confidentiality & code of ethics Adhere to the policies and procedures of the organization Dress appropriately Show initiative and interest in your work Treat it like a “real” job Strategies for Student Success…Be A Good Intern

22. Strategies for a Successful Partnership • Maintain contact with the Career Development office/Julie Chappell • Keep profile updated in MonsterTrak • Submit current postings in the JIN or MBC daily announcements • Provide meaningful learning experiences and feedback to students • Serve as a networking and referral source to students, as appropriate

23. How to Get Connected with MBC Internships • Fill out an intern request form or contact Julie Chappell • Join the MonsterTrak database through MBC • Submit postings to the Job & Internship Newsletter • Participate in a Career Fair

24. Contact Information Julie Chappell Director of Career Development Services Rosemarie Sena Center Mary Baldwin College Staunton, VA 24401 jchappel@mbc.edu (540) 887-7225

25. Group Activity • Divide into small groups • Brainstorm as indicated on the handout • Report back to the larger group

26. Thank you for your participation today and for your interest in Mary Baldwin College!