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Bonner Meetings
Your Toolbox for Training Reflection Management and Development
What Wersquoll Cover
bull Why are meetings importantbull What kinds of meetingsbull Core Student Development frameworksbull Strategy
bull Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
Why are meetings important
bull Bonner Student Impact and Alumni Survey suggests that the strongest elements of program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection magnifies unstructured reflection
Bonner Wiki
See Research amp Assessment
Bonner Wiki Research and Assessment
Prezi - Engagement Multiplied
Moreover these meetings
bull Build skills (ie project management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build a sense of belonging mdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and graduation
Class Meetings - at least every other weekCohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every monthEngage the Common Commitments partners and issues broader themes and community
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionallyPreparation for service trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetings
Site Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdashengage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp issue learning
Other kinds of meetings
Campus-wide or National Events Speaking events faculty-led sessions IMPACT Conference national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projectsYou may choose to link training amp enrichment with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or third-year community based research course
Resource Sharing for Great Meetings
Semester Staff Student Leaders Community PartnersSummer Planning Orientation Participate in OrientationWeek 1 Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 2Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 3
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 4
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 5 Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 6Model then delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 7
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 8
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting Speak at Bonner Meeting
Week 9 Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10Model and delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 11
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 12
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 13 Lead Class Meeting Meeting - by ClassWeek 15 End-semester CelebrationEnd-semester CelebrationEnd-semester Celebration
Have a mix of meetings each semester
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
What Wersquoll Cover
bull Why are meetings importantbull What kinds of meetingsbull Core Student Development frameworksbull Strategy
bull Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
Why are meetings important
bull Bonner Student Impact and Alumni Survey suggests that the strongest elements of program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection magnifies unstructured reflection
Bonner Wiki
See Research amp Assessment
Bonner Wiki Research and Assessment
Prezi - Engagement Multiplied
Moreover these meetings
bull Build skills (ie project management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build a sense of belonging mdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and graduation
Class Meetings - at least every other weekCohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every monthEngage the Common Commitments partners and issues broader themes and community
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionallyPreparation for service trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetings
Site Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdashengage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp issue learning
Other kinds of meetings
Campus-wide or National Events Speaking events faculty-led sessions IMPACT Conference national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projectsYou may choose to link training amp enrichment with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or third-year community based research course
Resource Sharing for Great Meetings
Semester Staff Student Leaders Community PartnersSummer Planning Orientation Participate in OrientationWeek 1 Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 2Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 3
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 4
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 5 Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 6Model then delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 7
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 8
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting Speak at Bonner Meeting
Week 9 Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10Model and delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 11
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 12
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 13 Lead Class Meeting Meeting - by ClassWeek 15 End-semester CelebrationEnd-semester CelebrationEnd-semester Celebration
Have a mix of meetings each semester
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Why are meetings important
bull Bonner Student Impact and Alumni Survey suggests that the strongest elements of program effectiveness are
bull dialogue across difference
bull mentors (staff peers site supervisors amp faculty)
bull structured reflection magnifies unstructured reflection
Bonner Wiki
See Research amp Assessment
Bonner Wiki Research and Assessment
Prezi - Engagement Multiplied
Moreover these meetings
bull Build skills (ie project management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build a sense of belonging mdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and graduation
Class Meetings - at least every other weekCohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every monthEngage the Common Commitments partners and issues broader themes and community
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionallyPreparation for service trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetings
Site Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdashengage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp issue learning
Other kinds of meetings
Campus-wide or National Events Speaking events faculty-led sessions IMPACT Conference national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projectsYou may choose to link training amp enrichment with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or third-year community based research course
Resource Sharing for Great Meetings
Semester Staff Student Leaders Community PartnersSummer Planning Orientation Participate in OrientationWeek 1 Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 2Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 3
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 4
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 5 Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 6Model then delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 7
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 8
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting Speak at Bonner Meeting
Week 9 Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10Model and delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 11
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 12
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 13 Lead Class Meeting Meeting - by ClassWeek 15 End-semester CelebrationEnd-semester CelebrationEnd-semester Celebration
Have a mix of meetings each semester
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Bonner Wiki
See Research amp Assessment
Bonner Wiki Research and Assessment
Prezi - Engagement Multiplied
Moreover these meetings
bull Build skills (ie project management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build a sense of belonging mdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and graduation
Class Meetings - at least every other weekCohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every monthEngage the Common Commitments partners and issues broader themes and community
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionallyPreparation for service trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetings
Site Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdashengage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp issue learning
Other kinds of meetings
Campus-wide or National Events Speaking events faculty-led sessions IMPACT Conference national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projectsYou may choose to link training amp enrichment with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or third-year community based research course
Resource Sharing for Great Meetings
Semester Staff Student Leaders Community PartnersSummer Planning Orientation Participate in OrientationWeek 1 Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 2Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 3
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 4
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 5 Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 6Model then delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 7
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 8
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting Speak at Bonner Meeting
Week 9 Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10Model and delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 11
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 12
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 13 Lead Class Meeting Meeting - by ClassWeek 15 End-semester CelebrationEnd-semester CelebrationEnd-semester Celebration
Have a mix of meetings each semester
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Bonner Wiki Research and Assessment
Prezi - Engagement Multiplied
Moreover these meetings
bull Build skills (ie project management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build a sense of belonging mdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and graduation
Class Meetings - at least every other weekCohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every monthEngage the Common Commitments partners and issues broader themes and community
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionallyPreparation for service trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetings
Site Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdashengage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp issue learning
Other kinds of meetings
Campus-wide or National Events Speaking events faculty-led sessions IMPACT Conference national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projectsYou may choose to link training amp enrichment with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or third-year community based research course
Resource Sharing for Great Meetings
Semester Staff Student Leaders Community PartnersSummer Planning Orientation Participate in OrientationWeek 1 Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 2Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 3
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 4
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 5 Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 6Model then delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 7
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 8
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting Speak at Bonner Meeting
Week 9 Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10Model and delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 11
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 12
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 13 Lead Class Meeting Meeting - by ClassWeek 15 End-semester CelebrationEnd-semester CelebrationEnd-semester Celebration
Have a mix of meetings each semester
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Moreover these meetings
bull Build skills (ie project management) and knowledge (ie diversity) needed to do best work in communities
bull Build a sense of belonging mdashBonner Love
bull Promote accountability
bull Foster campus-wide and community connections
bull Promote retention and graduation
Class Meetings - at least every other weekCohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every monthEngage the Common Commitments partners and issues broader themes and community
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionallyPreparation for service trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetings
Site Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdashengage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp issue learning
Other kinds of meetings
Campus-wide or National Events Speaking events faculty-led sessions IMPACT Conference national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projectsYou may choose to link training amp enrichment with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or third-year community based research course
Resource Sharing for Great Meetings
Semester Staff Student Leaders Community PartnersSummer Planning Orientation Participate in OrientationWeek 1 Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 2Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 3
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 4
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 5 Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 6Model then delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 7
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 8
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting Speak at Bonner Meeting
Week 9 Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10Model and delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 11
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 12
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 13 Lead Class Meeting Meeting - by ClassWeek 15 End-semester CelebrationEnd-semester CelebrationEnd-semester Celebration
Have a mix of meetings each semester
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Class Meetings - at least every other weekCohort-based meetings for each class year (or two if small program)
What kinds of meetings
All Bonner Meetings - every monthEngage the Common Commitments partners and issues broader themes and community
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionallyPreparation for service trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetings
Site Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdashengage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp issue learning
Other kinds of meetings
Campus-wide or National Events Speaking events faculty-led sessions IMPACT Conference national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projectsYou may choose to link training amp enrichment with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or third-year community based research course
Resource Sharing for Great Meetings
Semester Staff Student Leaders Community PartnersSummer Planning Orientation Participate in OrientationWeek 1 Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 2Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 3
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 4
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 5 Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 6Model then delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 7
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 8
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting Speak at Bonner Meeting
Week 9 Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10Model and delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 11
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 12
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 13 Lead Class Meeting Meeting - by ClassWeek 15 End-semester CelebrationEnd-semester CelebrationEnd-semester Celebration
Have a mix of meetings each semester
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Cornerstone or Project Meetings - occasionallyPreparation for service trips campus-wide events Bonner Congress Bonner Leadership Team
Other kinds of meetings
Site Meetings by issue team or cluster - every other week or monthly mdashengage students (amp leaders) in planning project management amp issue learning
Other kinds of meetings
Campus-wide or National Events Speaking events faculty-led sessions IMPACT Conference national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projectsYou may choose to link training amp enrichment with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or third-year community based research course
Resource Sharing for Great Meetings
Semester Staff Student Leaders Community PartnersSummer Planning Orientation Participate in OrientationWeek 1 Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 2Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 3
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 4
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 5 Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 6Model then delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 7
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 8
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting Speak at Bonner Meeting
Week 9 Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10Model and delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 11
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 12
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 13 Lead Class Meeting Meeting - by ClassWeek 15 End-semester CelebrationEnd-semester CelebrationEnd-semester Celebration
Have a mix of meetings each semester
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Other kinds of meetings
Campus-wide or National Events Speaking events faculty-led sessions IMPACT Conference national conferences flavor not main ingredient
Course-based Meetings - can be used for Cohort or projectsYou may choose to link training amp enrichment with credit-bearing options such as a first year experience course or third-year community based research course
Resource Sharing for Great Meetings
Semester Staff Student Leaders Community PartnersSummer Planning Orientation Participate in OrientationWeek 1 Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 2Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 3
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 4
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 5 Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 6Model then delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 7
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 8
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting Speak at Bonner Meeting
Week 9 Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10Model and delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 11
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 12
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 13 Lead Class Meeting Meeting - by ClassWeek 15 End-semester CelebrationEnd-semester CelebrationEnd-semester Celebration
Have a mix of meetings each semester
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Resource Sharing for Great Meetings
Semester Staff Student Leaders Community PartnersSummer Planning Orientation Participate in OrientationWeek 1 Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 2Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 3
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 4
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 5 Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 6Model then delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 7
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 8
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting Speak at Bonner Meeting
Week 9 Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10Model and delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 11
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 12
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 13 Lead Class Meeting Meeting - by ClassWeek 15 End-semester CelebrationEnd-semester CelebrationEnd-semester Celebration
Have a mix of meetings each semester
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Semester Staff Student Leaders Community PartnersSummer Planning Orientation Participate in OrientationWeek 1 Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 2Model
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 3
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 4
ModelLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sitesLead Class Meeting
Lead All Bonner Meeting
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 5 Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 6Model then delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 7
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 8
Model then delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Guest leads Class MeetingHost partner at ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting Speak at Bonner Meeting
Week 9 Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10Model and delegate
Lead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Meet with teamWeek 11
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner MeetingWeek 12
Model and delegateLead Class MeetingRotate to visit sites
Intern leads Class MeetingCoach BLT to lead ABM
Monthly rotationMeeting - by ClassMeeting - by Site
Meeting - by ClassAll Bonner Meeting
Week 13 Lead Class Meeting Meeting - by ClassWeek 15 End-semester CelebrationEnd-semester CelebrationEnd-semester Celebration
Have a mix of meetings each semester
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Student Development Frameworks
bull The result of network-wide input program design and innovation decades of experimentation and assessment
bullCommon Commitments
bullSkills
bullKnowledge Areas
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Common Commitments
Community Building
Diversity
International Perspective
Social Justice
Spiritual Exploration
Civic Engagement
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Skills and CapacitiesPersonalbull Active listeningbull Balance amp
boundariesbull Communicationbull Decision
makingbull Organizationbull Planningbull Time
managementbull Goal setting Professional
bullBudgetingbullEvent planningbullFundraisingbullGrant writingbullMarketing bullMediationbullNetworkingbullPublic education and advocacybullVolunteer management
Leadership
bull Conflict resolutionbull Delegationbull Planningbull Public speakingbull Running a meetingbull Teamworkbull Working with diverse
groups
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Knowledge Areas
Place
Politics and Public PolicyPower ampand Privilege
Poverty and Economic DevelopmentIssues
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
bull 3 strategies can yield a rich array of training amp enrichment events for all of your Bonners
How to create a meeting calendar
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Strategy 1 Build around learning outcomes
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Download rubrics from aacuorg
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Diversity of communities and cultures
Year 1Sense of identity and knowledge of community
Self
Year 4Knowledge and navigating complex community and institutional environment
Nation world
Year 2Teamwork in diverse communities focus on gender race amp ethnicity
Team
Year 3Power and privilege being an ally more complex issues
Campus and community
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Resource Development
Year 1Understanding Bonner funds using community fund
Budgeting
Year 4Being a social entrepreneur
Initiating resource development campaigns
Year 2Understanding non-profit funding
Fundraising events (planning leading)
Year 3Helping your site or community to increase its resource base
Grant writing Making personal asks
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
In a nutshell decide 4-6 learning outcomes for each year
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
Year 4Politics and public policy
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)
Delegation
Event planning
Facilitation
Fundraising and grant writing
Planning and running a meeting
Volunteer management and team leadership
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Remember these also link to positions leadership roles ampand cornerstones
Year 1Place-based knowledge
Active listening
Budgeting
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Reflection
Time management
First Year Seminar
First Year Trip
Year 4Politics and public policy research
Decision making
Evaluationresearch
Marketing and public relations
Networking
Public education and advocacy
Public speaking
Capstone Course
Site Leadership Roles
Year 2Knowledge of poverty (and economic development)
Balance amp boundaries
Conflict resolution amp mediation
Planning
Teamwork
Resource development and fundraising events
Second Year Exchange
Learning Community
Year 3Power and privilege (dealing with isms)DelegationEvent planningFacilitationFundraising and grant writingPlanning and running a meetingVolunteer management and project leadership
BLT
Site Leadership
International Trip
Research Course
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Find relevant trainings on the Bonner Wiki under Trainings Common Commitments or Student Handbook
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Each training module is a full lesson plan with activities and handouts
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Strategy 2- page 13
Use and create a training calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Areas of knowledge amp commitments to emphasize for the year
bull Knowledge of self and ability to reflect
bull Knowledge of community
bull Exploration of diversity
bull Community buildingbull Introduction to civic engagement
bull Analysis of diversitybull Knowledge of
povertybull 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 perspectivebull Critical thinking amp
systems analysis (understanding root causes)
bull Leadership skills and application through practice
bull Exploration of social justicebull Vocation and career
explorationpreparationbull Spiritual explorationbull Connection to academic study
(capstonethesis)
Skills distribution
bull Active listeningbull Communicationbull Goal settingbull Organizationbull Reflectionbull Time managementbull Understanding of place and
community assets
bull Balance amp boundaries
bull Budgetingbull Conflict resolutionbull Facilitationbull Project planningbull Teamworkbull Understanding an issue
(choose focus)
bull Delegation bull Project managementbull Volunteer managementbull Event planningbull Fundraising amp grant writing bull Planning amp running a
meetingbull Understanding root causes and
systemic solutions
bull Decision makingbull Evaluation and program
assessmentbull Marketing amp
public relationsbull Career Networkingbull Public education and advocacy
(ie town meeting)bull Public speaking
Types of roles and placements
bull Explorationlearning about issueslearning about the communitydiscovering onersquos passions and talents
bull Settling into primary site and position
bull Experiencecommitment to an issue agencysite and place
bull Expanded position and responsibility such as coordination organization and planning
bull ExampleProject coordinator or leader role managing of project or volunteers
bull Expanded leadership roles in the Bonner Program or at sites
bull Capacity building service positions
bull Expertise Planning team or specialist project or site leadership
bull Capacity building service positions
bull May link to academic major minor certificate or coursework
High-Impact Civic Engagement
bull First Year Seminars bull First Year Tripsbull Learning
Communities
bull Second Year Exchange
bull Learning Communities
bull Service-Learning
bull Third Year Leadershipbull International Global Immersionsbull Undergraduate Researchbull Policy Research Issue Briefs
bull Senior Capstone Courses and Research Projects
bull Policy Research Issue Briefs
Courses bull Lead-in Course (such as Service-Learning 101 or issue oriented)
bull Poverty Economic Development
bull Research Methods (CBR)
bull Policy Democratic Engagement (internship)
bull International Course
bull Capstone Individually or Problem- or Issue-Focused Research
Bonner Sample Calendar - Developmental Training Sequence
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 14Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4August bull Orientation
covering Bonner 101 community partner introductions communityteam building
bull Games Games Games Galore amp Icebreakers
bull Identity Circles A Personal Exploration of Diversity
bull Back-to-school refresher have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Setting Service Objectives (at higher level tied to CLA)
bull Introduction to Civic Engagement
bull Engage juniors in helping plan and run Orientation
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Personal Vision activity or Cover Story
bull Engage senior in helping plan and run Orientation amp Training Calendar
bull Have students engage in your Bonner Program social media Facebook Wiki etc
bull Nail down senior year capstones
bull BHAGs Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals
September bull Professionalism and Expectationsbull Community
Building Challenge Course
bull Developing an Action Planbull Budgeting (involve presenter
from campuscommunity)
bull Leading Learning Circles A Train-the-Trainers Approach
bull Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics
bull Hearing the Call Listening to Your Inner Voice
bull Vocation Board of Directors
October bull Community Asset Mapping (fully done to include campus assets)
bull Time Management Managing by Calendar
bull Introduction to Effective Communication Do You Hear Me
bull Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement
bull Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
bull Get-Out-the-Vote
bull Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
bull Evaluation and Program Assessment (involve faculty or non-profit leader as presenter)
November bull Goal-Setting Setting Service Goals amp Objectives
bull Time Management Follow Up (use planners amp BWBRS)
bull Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics
bull Facilitation 101 Roles of Effective Facilitators
bull Action Planningbull Building Coalitionsbull Grant Writing or Fundraising
workshop (involve a staff member from local agency or development office)
bull Tuesdays with Morrie Book Reading and Discussion
bull Shared Visioning Activity
December bull Service-Based Reflection How It Supports Making Service Meaningful
bull Global Poverty (integrate lesson plan from Oxfam America or other source)
bull Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
bull Retreat for Seniors to begin focusing on their final term
DecemberJanuary
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
bull A Mid-Year Bonner Retreat should integratebull Community building (move diversity workshops from other areas or add new ones)bull Common Commitments (use Bonner Wiki videos from STUDENT HANDBOOK LIVE and new modules)bull Reflection amp visioning
bull Recommended trainings include Cover Story Four Corners River Stories Leadership Compass Vocational Discernment workshops Diversity Trainings (race class gender sexual orientation etc)
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Bonner Sample Calendar - page 15Developmental Model Training Calendar
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4January bull Vocation ldquoDead Poetrsquos Societyrdquo film
clipbull River StoriesbullDevelop a ldquoBook Clubrdquo that
integrates stories about ldquoplacerdquo such as the neighborhoods in which you work offer extra training amp enrichment time for participation
bull Four Corners Building Appreciation for Diverse Ideas and Dialogue
bull Advocacy amp Lobbying 101
bull Citizenship Rights Responsibilities amp Struggles or Introduction to Social Justice (similar)
bull Leadership Compass or Meyers-BriggsWork Style Inventory
bull Finding Your Vocational Fit Worksheet
bull Resume Writing amp Interviewing Skills
February bull Fishbowl Discussion Defining Your Communities
bull Research related to First Year Trip (delegate roles to students)
bull Building a Personal Network
bull Resume writing workshop (integrate staff from Career Services)
bull Power Mappingbull Advocacy 201 Meeting
with an Elective Representative
bull Public Speakingbull Preparation for Senior
Presentations of Learning
March bullGroups Within Groups Exploring Dimensions of Diversity
bullGender 1 Building Gender Awareness
bull Facilitation 201 An Intensive Introduction
bullGender 2 Deepening Gender Awareness
bull Building Career Networks
bull Exploring Non-Profit Careers
bull Seeing Through Employersrsquo Eyes Group Resume Game
bull Senior Resume Review
April bull Racism Deconstructing Itbull Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
(in preparation for summer)
bull Planning Effective Meetings
bull Ethnocentrism Exploring amp Tackling It
bull Vocation The Two Choices
bullHomophobia Countering It
bull Preparing a Leadership Transition
bullWant Ads have students write one to replace themselves
May bull Tower of ldquoMerdquosa Spiritual amp Personal Exploration
bull Vocation Guided Reflections for the Sophomore Recommitment
bull Vocation ldquoSo What do you dordquo personal exploration exercise
bull Submission of Senior Presentations of Learning
bull Last Words a Reflection on My Bonner Journey
June bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them inJuly
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
bull Review trainings and customize planbull Review other modules such as on international perspective and poverty using links on Wikibull Plan your own trainings amp plug them in
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 2 Overview of the Civic Engagement Center and Campus Action Planning Leading Learning Circles A Train-
the-Trainers Approach Hearing the Call Listening to
Your Inner Voice
Week 3 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 4 Professionalism and Expectations Budgeting Bridging the Gap Between Service Activism and Politics Vocation Board of Directors
Week 5 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 6Community Asset Mapping
Community Partner presents schools issues
Intro to Effective Communication Do You Hear
Me
Facilitation 202 More Techniques and Strategies
Introduction to Spiritual Exploration
Week 7 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 8Faculty member presents classroom management
techniques
Advocacy 101 Tools for Political Engagement Get-Out-the-Vote Evaluation
Week 9 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
Week 10 Goal-Setting Setting Service Objectives
Conflict Resolution Steps for Handling Interpersonal Dynamics Building Coalitions Part 1 Tuesdays with Morrie Discussion
Week 11 IssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite 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 MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team MeetingsIssueSite Team Meetings
Week 14 Service-Based Reflection Group feedback session Vocation ldquoThe Bridge Builderrdquo poem and reflective discussion
Personal Vision 2 Follow up amp Building Shared Vision
Week 15 All Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner MeetingAll Bonner Meeting
In this example we modify the first year by engaging partner and faculty reps
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Fill in with other enrichment opportunitiesStrategy 3
Student-led Faculty-led Partner-led
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Capstone or Integrative SeminarCapstone or Integrative Seminar
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Courses (many disciplines) with Full-time Internships
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Bridge Coursework Methodology Service-Learning CBR or Research
Policy Political Analysis
PovertyEconomic Analysis
GlobalInternational Awareness
Lead-in or Gateway CourseLead-in or Gateway Course
Academic Journey
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Colorado College Certificate or Thematic Minor in Civic Engagement
Concord University Minor in Civic Engagement
Lynchburg College Minor in Civic Engagement
Mars Hill College Certificate in Civic Engagement (Co-curricular Transcript)
Morehouse College Minor in Civic Engagement
Portland State University Minor in Civic Leadership
Rutgers University Certificate in Womenrsquos Leadership
Saint Maryrsquos College of CA Justice and Community Minor
The College of NJ Concentration in Civic Engagement
University of Alaska Certificate in Civic Engagement
UCLA Minor in Civic Leadership
Wagner College Certificate in Civic Engagement
Washington amp Lee Univ Minor in the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
West Chester University Honors Program (Civic Engagement focus)
Learn from campuses across USA
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Training amp Enrichment in BWBRS
bull Every workshop meeting and eligible opportunity can be added into BWBRS so that yes students log it
bull a way to track learning a portfolio
bull a way to view intentionality
bullprogram 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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
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
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Sample All Bonner Meeting
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Sample Faculty-Led Meeting
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
This student attended 41 events since between August-April totaling 1405 hours in training (- plus courses
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
Whatrsquos on your worksheet
bullDiscuss your meeting structure
bullBrainstorm learning outcomes
bullStudy and apply the Bonner Training Calendar
bullUnderstand how to write up a training event
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