Engage, Empower, Invest

Call for Workshop Presenters

Dear Colleague:

Kentucky Campus Compact (KyCC), Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) and Ohio Campus Compact (OCC) are pleased to share with you the "Call for Presenters" for our 1st Annual Conference of College Student Philanthropy. This year's theme is "Engage, Empower, Invest" and will focus on strengthening local communities through academic student philanthropy within higher education institutions. This conference is for higher education institutions and partners interested in strengthening communities and advancing service-learning through course-based student philanthropy.

More than 250 educators will gather to share ideas and best practices and explore challenges related to the successful development and implementation of student philanthropy initiatives. This year’s conference will encourage participants to examine student philanthropy and its implications for civic engagement and leadership. Suggested topics include key issues and opportunities that strengthen student philanthropy practices in the classroom and beyond.

In framing your presentation proposal, please consider the needs of the target audiences for this conference: higher education faculty, administrators, service-learning and community service directors, development officers, community partner organizations and foundations, and college students. Please highlight how your contributions to the student philanthropy movement have a positive impact on student learning, civic engagement, and lifelong philanthropy and service.

Our conference participants value interactive workshops. Opportunities for dialogue, small group activities, and experiential learning are received well. We believe this conference will attract both participants who are new to student philanthropy, as well as many who have extensive experience in the field. Please keep this in mind when planning your workshop proposal. We value a variety of proposals designed for different experience levels.

Workshop presenters are volunteers. While we are not able to reimburse you for travel, materials, or lodging expenses, we are able to offer a free conference registration to you and one co-presenter.

Presenter applications must be received by April 15, 2011.