The CONNECTIONS Program is designed to integrate leadership development with civic engagement. The CONNECTIONS team is first-year research fellows who work together to develop leadership skills while serving others on campus and in the community. This program creates an atmosphere of community and support for students in their first year at St. Norbert College.
There are two main components with participation in Connections: leadership development and civic engagement.
Leadership Development
Students participate in activities and/or workshops that assist them in developing leadership skills throughout their freshman year. This may include:
- Attend workshops monthly
- Service project planning, research, presentation, implementation and reflection
Civic Engagement (encompassing Service Learning)
Students are required to be active with the AVID program at Franklin Middle School. Activities within this program include:
- Tutor and mentor middle school students
- Receive a monetary compensation for tutoring hours
- Participate in community service with the AVID program
Research Fellow Qualifications
Students should be self- motivated, flexible, quick learner, organized, good people skills, team player, and creative. Qualified candidates have leadership and/or service experience, and experience working with middle school aged students. Students should be from underrepresented populations, low income and/or first generation. Access to a car or comfortable with public transportation is also a plus as students need to drive to various sites.
Students participating in the CONNECTIONS Program will be paid an hourly rate of $8.00 from St. Norbert College for participating in workshops, organizing their service learning component and mentoring. In addition to their St. Norbert College hourly rate, the students also have the opportunity to earn between $8-9 an hour for the tutoring hours at Franklin Middle School through the AVID program.
The tutoring hours are approximately 4-6 hours a week.
TIMELINE
- August 18th, 2008: Mentors move into Residence Halls and begin fall training.
- August 20th, 2008: Mentors meet with Franklin Middle School personnel and attend tutor training at Franklin Middle School
Apply Now!
Download an application now and submit online to
bridgit.martin@snc.edu.
