2015
COMMUNITY ENGAGED
EDUCATOR AWARD
Application Packet
APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 10, 2015
Connecticut Campus Compact’s Award Program
The Annual Awards Program honors representatives of Connecticut Campus Compact (CTCC)’s member
institutions who exemplify the public purposes of colleges and universities by deepening their ability to
implement all forms of public engagement, providing civic pathways to academic and career success,
and nurturing a culture of engaged citizenship on campus and within communities. In awarding these
honors, Connecticut Campus Compact hopes to promote knowledge sharing among education,
community, government, and business leaders on critical issues, as well as increase public awareness of
and support for campus-community partnerships.
Winners will be honored at the CTCC Awards Breakfast on June 17, 2015 from 8:00am-10:00am at the
Pond House in West Hartford. All applicants will be sent event information and should make every
attempt to attend the event.
Award Overview: Community Engaged Educator
The Connecticut Campus Compact Community Engaged Educator Award recognizes and honors an
outstanding individual for significant impact on student civic learning and development through
activities such as academic service-learning, co-curricular service engagement, and/or leadership
development. The individual awarded this honor is recognized for their role in creating and furthering a
culture of engagement through working with campus leadership, supporting faculty/staff engagement,
and fostering meaningful community partnerships.
Eligibility
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Recipient must be affiliated with a current Connecticut Campus Compact member institution.
Recipient must have participated in community engagement education activities during the
2014-2015 academic year.
Criteria
For consideration of the award, the applicant must demonstrate:
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Their dedication to community and civic engagement education.
Significant impact on student civic learning and development, through service-learning, cocurricular service, leadership development and/or other engagement activities.
Experience in creating and implementing mechanisms to support and sustain student
involvement and empowerment as it is related to service/community-based learning activities
A role in expanding awareness of, support for, and participation in community engagement
among staff, faculty, and administrators across campus.
History of fostering community involvement and participation through campus-community
collaborations.
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Award Application Process
All applications are due to CTCC by 5:00pm Friday, April 10, 2015.
Applications are reviewed by a selected group of reviewers from Connecticut Campus
Compact’s network, and the composition of the review group is based on the specific award.
Application Requirements
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A completed application form, including:
 Contact information
 Authorization & Signature
 Application Narrative
Curriculum Vitae (please include all community engagement related activities).
Two letters of recommendation: from a campus administrator, faculty member, student, or
community representative who is familiar with nominee’s community engaged educator work.
Optional: News links, video or multimedia links, articles, photos, brochures, etc. reflecting the
applicant’s work. Include all materials in a single document that is not to exceed 5 pages.
Submitting Applications
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All application materials, including letter(s) of recommendation, must be completed and sent in
a single email.
Applications must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, April 10, 2015 in order to be considered.
All application packets should be submitted via email to [email protected]
The subject line must state “Community Engaged Educator Award.”
Please direct any questions to Connecticut Campus Compact by emailing
[email protected] or calling 860.570.9058.
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Application
Community Engaged Educator Award
All applications are due to CTCC by 5:00pm Friday, April 10, 2015.
Contact Information
Name of Applicant:
University/College:
Title:
Department:
Phone:
Email:
Authorization
By submitting this application, I hereby authorize and consent to the forwarding and review of this
information to the selection committee for the Community Engagement Educator Award.
Additionally, I hereby agree to provide a headshot photograph if selected which will be used in
activities related to the Awards. I hereby grant Campus Compact permission to use my likeness in
photograph(s) in any publications or publicity materials (including but not limited to books, newsletters,
videos and Web use), in perpetuity. I will make no monetary or other claim against Campus Compact for
the use of the photograph(s).
Signature:
Date:
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Application
Community Engaged Educator Award
All applications are due to CTCC by 5:00pm Friday, April 10, 2015.
Application Narrative
Please outline the ways in which community engagement is a core value, priority, and approach to your
work as an educator by addressing some or all of the following questions:
 In what ways has your work had a significant impact on student civic learning and development?
This could include service-learning, co-curricular service, and/or leadership development.
 How have served as an advocate for community service, service-learning, and/or civic
engagement?
 What activities and approaches have you used to promote and support engagement with
campus leadership, faculty, and staff?
 How have you worked to develop and foster community partnerships?
Please limit response to 2,000 words.
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Recommendation Instructions
Community Engaged Educator Award
All applications are due to CTCC by 5:00pm Friday, April 10, 2015.
This award recognizes the most outstanding Community Engaged Educator in the state of Connecticut.
As a recommender, please complete the cover sheet, including your signature, and attach a letter of
recommendation explaining why you believe the individual deserves to be recognized and indicate how
the individual meets the criteria listed below.
Award Overview: Community Engaged Educator
The Connecticut Campus Compact Community Engaged Educator Award recognizes and honors an
outstanding individual for significant impact on student civic learning and development through
activities such as academic service-learning, co-curricular service engagement, and/or leadership
development. The individual awarded this honor is recognized for their role in creating and furthering a
culture of engagement through working with campus leadership, supporting faculty/staff engagement,
and fostering meaningful community partnerships.
Award Criteria
For consideration of the award, the applicant must demonstrate:
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Their dedication to community and civic engagement education.
Significant impact on student civic learning and development, through service-learning, cocurricular service, leadership development and/or other engagement activities.
Experience in creating and implementing mechanisms to support and sustain student
involvement and empowerment as it is related to service/community-based learning activities
A role in expanding awareness of, support for, and participation in community engagement
among staff, faculty, and administrators across campus.
History of fostering community involvement and participation through campus-community
collaborations.
Submitting Recommendations
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It is the responsibility of the applicant to collect all application materials, and submit them
directly in a single email to Connecticut Campus Compact.
Recommendation forms should be completed, signed, and returned to the applicant prior to
Friday, April 10, 2015 in order to guarantee their application can be submitted on time.
Contact Connecticut Campus Compact at 860-570-9058 or [email protected] with questions.
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Recommendation Form
Community Engaged Educator
All applications are due to CTCC by 5:00pm Friday, April 10, 2015.
Cover Sheet
Applicant Name:
Recommender’s Contact Information:
Name:
Title:
Organization:
Phone:
Email:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Authorization
By submitting this recommendation, I hereby authorize and consent to the forwarding and review of this
information to the selection committee for the Community Engaged Educator Award.
I acknowledge that the information I have presented about the applicant is accurate to the best of my
knowledge, and that information I provided may be used by Connecticut Campus Compact if the
applicant is selected.
Signature of Recommender:
Date:
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