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JAN 08 ' 92 15=1 7 UCS 1212 GRISWOLD DET,MI.
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UNITED
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT
1212 Griswold • Detroit. Michigan 48226-1899 • Telephone 313/226-9400
BOARO OF DIRECTO~S
Ci"IAIR EMEl'irTUS PRO TEM
t<ay !!eord
January 7, 1992
CriAIR
Eaward S. 69na11oa
VICE CHAIRS
Si':orQO E. Bernt.ro, EIIQ.
SUI G. Hutltcr
Daniel "'· Krichbaum
Oorotl'ly Pfoff
TI'!)<T';s D. Snover
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Ms. Diana Rodriquez Algra
Executive Director
Michigan Community Services Commission
One Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48909
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Dear Diana:
is locking tcrward to hosting the Michigan community
Services commission meeting on January 31 at the OCS
office in Detroit. Salow is the suggested title of the
agenda item that I requested in our phone conversation in
December.
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VCS YOUTH YQLPNTIBB CORPS
l<athy Dennis Ga~le, Project Coordinator, Youth
Volunteer corps
c. Mark Owens, Operations Manager, Community Programs
A description of the Youth Volunteer corps in. the Detroit
metropolitan area and its human service project
activities, in-school year component and Youth Advisory
Committee.
Naturally, if you wish to spice-up this
information, feel free. Another narrative on the Corps
is encloaed.
Thanks again tor letting ucs be a part of the aqenda.
sincerely,
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Oirector
Public Affairs
Mary LOU J OM$1)11
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�Youth Volunteer Corps of Metropolitan Detroit recruits young
people (ages 12-17), from achools and youth groups from the city
of Detroit and its surrounding suburbs, to work in teams on
guided community service projects. The resultant geographic,
ethnic, and economic diversity of team composition is an
important part of the program's concept.
The intercommunity
cooperation o! young people involved in the program helps to
bridge the chasm which exists between Detroit and its suburbs.
The program teaches youth the value of contributing time, energy,
and skills in voluntary community service.
Additionally,
volunteers may accumulate credit for voluntary service hours now
required for graduation from many schools throughout the Detroit
area.
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During the Youth Volunteer Corps' first summer in 1991, 36 youth
from seven metropolitan Detroit communi ties were involved in
They contributed over 1500
eight weeks of team activities.
volunteer service hours.
Five Detroit area human service agencies coordinated projects
with YVC teams.
CORE CITY NEIGHBORHOOD- An active neighborhood group, teams
helped to paint the exterior of 10 houses for senior
citi2ens.
C.O.T.S.(Coalition on Temporary Shelter)- The largest
homeless shelter in Detroit, teams did various jobs
throughout the shelter, including helping in the day
care, and kitchen, and painting resident living areas.
AMERICAN RED CROSS- A team worked on blood mobiles.
N.E.A.R.(Neiqhborhood East Area Residents)- A non-profit
neighborhood group, a team helped with renovation of an old
warehouse to become a resource recycling center.
c.I.D.(Children's Immune Deficiency)- All team volunteers
helped to paint CID's new offices to serve HIV infected
mothers and children.
�The Youth Volunteer Corps also has an in-school year component
designed to provide year-round team volunteer activities. During
the school year, youth from suburban schools are paired with
youth from urban schools to work together on weekend and holiday
projects in the metropolitan Oetroit area. More than 150 youth
have contributed over 850 community service hours so far this
fall. Activities with · six c9mmunity service agencies in~lude:
The National Red Ribbon Rally- A national campaign
sponsored by the National Federation of Parents for DrugFree Youth, teams distributed information at the anti-drug
rally at the Michigan state Fair Grounds.
Alternatives for Girls- An agency which has a homeless
shelter for teenage girls, a team cleaned a duplex to be
used by young women in the transitional living program.
Habitat for Humanity- A national organization helping
to rehabilitate housing for low income families, a team
helped with renovations in an apartment complex.
Detroit optimist ClUb- A service organization, teams
painted apartments in a low income housing project which
had been closed for 6 years. It is hoped the reopening of
the projects will help to alleviate some of the housing
crisis in Detroit.
The Piston's{Palace Foundation- A local foundation
sponsored by the Detroit Pisto·, s NBA Basketball team, a
YVC team helped Pistons player, Mark Aguirre , distribute
coats and sweaters at area shelter ~ .
Gleaners Community Food Bank- 'I'he ls.rc;est food bank in this
area, a team helped to assemble emergency pantry boxes to
be distributed to she l ters and soup kitchens.
'I'he Youth Volunteer Corps also has a very active Youth Advisory
committee , a committee made up of youth volunteers, which
provides guidanoe to the ov ~ rall program.
Members frot~. the
committee are participating ir. the planning of a Nat i onal Youth
service Day summit. over s ~o youth from throughout the
metropolitan area will be in \·ited to participate in workshops, a
service fair and a speak-out to local politicians about various
issues confronting youth in 1992.
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MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION
AGENDA
February 28, 1992
Michigan State University
Administration Building, 4th F1oor
BoardRoom
East Lansing
10:00 AM.· 1:00 P.M.
I.
Call to order
I I.
Status of Commission Membership Openings
I I I.
Approval of Minutes of January 31, 1992 Meeting
IV .
Michigan State University- Presentation on Service Learning
Center -Dr. DiBiaggio
V.
Public Comments
VI.
Review and Comment of State Application
a.
Overall Plan
b.
Subtitle B/ School -Age
*Part I - K-12 Initiatives
* Part II- Higher Education Initiatives
c.
Subtitle C/Full-Time and Summer Youth Service
Corps
d.
SubtitleD/National and Community Service Full
& Part-time Programs
VII. Other Items
VI I I. Next Meeting date and Place:
March 27, 1992 at New Detroit, Detroit
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Philanthropy and Society
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Michigan
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Current Michigan Initiatives that Support Our State Application
•
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation - The Mott Foundation has also played a major role in
promoting efforts which service youth or provide youth with service opportunities. The
Foundation has encouraged the development of community foundations , philanthropic
membership opportunities and worked to strengthen the nonprofit sector. In addition, the
Foundation has supported the development of programs aimed at at-risk youth, community
education and intergenerational and mentoring programs.
•
Cooperative Extension Service,4-H Youth Programs - 4-H is the premier youth
development agency in the state, providing both training and youth development to young
people themselves and adults who work with young people. Both Peerplus and Youth
Experiencing Action work to develop leadership and a lifelong commitment to community
service among young people. Approximately 80,000 young people are affected by this
extensive network of youth programming across the state.
•
Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Community Foundation Youth and
Technical Assistance Project - Council of Michigan Foundations in service to its
community foundations has received a $35 million commitment from the W. K. Kellogg
Foundation and a companion grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation in order to:
establish permanent and growing funds within each community foundation to meet urgent local
youth needs across the state; expose people to an experience in philanthropy and volunteerism
at an early age; and to build and expand the network of community foundations attempting to
cover the state in order to assure that every donor has access to a foundation vehicle.
•
Governor George Romney - Governor Romney has been committed to the concepts of
volunteerism and community service throughout his life and has been recognized as a leader in
these areas at the national level. Governor Romney was founder of the National Volunteer
Center, and currently sits of the Board of Directors of the Points of Light Foundation and is a
member of the National and Community Service Commission.
•
Michigan Campus Compact -The Compact is an action-oriented coalition of colleges and
universities whose mission is to create voluntary community service opportunities for their
students. The Compact promotes "education for citizenship" by encouraging service and
internship experiences that develop students' sense of civic responsibility. Michigan is one of
three states which house a state Compact in the nation. Current member institutions include:
Adrian College, Albion College, Alma College, Andrews College, Calvin College, Grand
Valley State University, Hope College, Kalamazoo College, Lake Superior State University,
Lansing Community College, Michigan State University, Northern Michigan University,
Oakland Community College, University of Michigan, Wayne State University , We stern
Michigan University.
•
Michigan Community Service Commission - Created in October of 1991 by executive
order this Commission is one of only a few lead agencies created specifically to access money
from the National and Community Service Act (NCSA). It has been charged with: developing a
coordinated, unified state plan in response to the NCSA; establishing policies and procedures
for the use of these Federal funds; and develop initiatives to promote community service in
coordination with existing programs.
Michigan Into the Streets -In 1991 Campus Outreach Opportunity League, a student run
organization, received a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to develop a national
program which would bring college students "into the streets" on a single day (November 1) to
introduce them to the concept of community service with the intent of encouraging more college
�students to become involved on a long term basis in their community. Michigan was designated
the model state for the program. In 1991 nine Michigan schools (out of 115 nationwide)
participated, bring almost 2000 students across the state into their communities. Schools across
the state are already starting to gear up for Into the Streets 1992.
•
Michigan Nonprofit Forum - Created in 1988 the Forum represents an alliance of
organizations to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective nonprofit sector. MNF
works through organizations and networks to 1) pool information as tools for action; 2)
convene leaders for joint planning and collaboration; 3) conduct jointly sponsored workshops
on sector-wide issues (such as effective management, collaborative planning, partnerships with
funders, strengthening volunteering); 4) improve public understanding and commitment to
volunteerism, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector as central to effective communities and 5)
expand the knowledge base about the sector. Through its Coordinating Committee on
Volunteerism the MNF has designed a Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism, which will be
kicked off in April of 1992 at the beginning of Michigan's Year of the Volunteer. With
corporate and civic leadership, the Campaign will in part publicize and promote the work of
young people serving communities, and encourage community recognition of young people as
resources for community betterment.
Michigan Partnerships for Education - The Michigan Department of Education has
provide leadership for the improvement of Michigan's workforce and the strengthening of the
state's economy through the promotion and development of Partnerships for Education in over
200 communities in the state. Partnerships are formal voluntary relationships between schools
and their communities (businesses, industry, labor, hospitals, civic organizations, government,
professional, etc ... ) for the purpose of improving educational system. Partners match available
resources, primarily human resources with identified needs to meet mutually agreed on goals
and objectives. All partners should benefit, not just the schools. Through Partnerships
communities have been brought into the schools. Partnerships have also recognized the
importance of students going into the community and are developing this component in their
thinking at this time.
•
National Youth Leadership Council, National Service Learning Initiative,
Michigan Regional Center - Service-learning , an educational methodology that involves
young people in community service experiences while enhancing academic learning personal
growth, and social development has begun to emerge as a key element of national school
improvement efforts. Through a grant from theW. K. Kellogg Foundation, the National Youth
Leadership Council (NYLC), has received "seed money" for the initial development of a
Michigan state-wide center for K-12 service-learning. Organizing efforts are under way to
bring together educators interested in enhancing the potential of service-learning resources statewide. NYLC's work in Michigan is linked to the larger NYLC service learning initiative
funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to provide teacher training, curriculum development
and the selection and support of schools that model exemplary service-learning programs
nationwide.
United Way of Michigan - United Way is one of the oldest community agencies in the state
of Michigan and has provided needed community resources based on agency and community
needs. In recognizing community needs United Way has recognized the importance of working
with young people in local communities to meet those needs. A number of youth initiatives
have been developed with local United Ways in the state to provide young people with
structures and opportunities in community service and plays host to Youth United Way in
Kalamazoo a national model.
Volunteer Centers in Michigan- The thirteen Volunteer Centers of Michigan have formed
a statewide network to strengthen existing volunteer centers, to provide leadership in the
�development of new volunteer centers and to promote and strengthen volunteerism statewide.
Volunteer Centers have provided one form of infrastructure for community service in the state
of Michigan and have recognized the importance of youth volunteers and youth community
service. A number of Volunteer Centers have developed programs specifically to work with
young people in their communities providing them with training, orientation and service
opportunities. Others work in close partnerships with K-12 educational institutions to develop
service opportunities for young people.
•
W.K. Kellogg Foundation - The Foundation has played a significant role in helping
Michigan build a voluntary and philanthropic system unmatched anywhere. There has been a
longstanding recognition by the Foundation that good citizenship requires voluntary
community service. In the 1980's the Foundation developed three distinct strategies. They are:
community projects to encourage philanthropy and volunteerism in Michigan; educational
programs in colleges and universities; and state, regional or national efforts to increase
understanding of the roles played by volunteerism and philanthropy. Many of the efforts
funded under these strategies have been aimed at young people.
•
Youth Engaged in Service Ambassadors, Points of Light Foundation - A division
of the Points of Light Foundation, Youth Engaged in Service (YES) seeks to challenge every
young person, age 5 to 25, to engage in service aimed at meeting important social needs, and to
stimulate the creation of opportunities and support necessary to make that service meaningful.
Helping to achieve these objectives are a group of young people who are serving as YES
ambassadors in communities around the nation. YES ambassadors are working to build
support among a variety of institutions and organizations at the state level and to encourage the
development of youth service opportunities at the local level. Michigan has been chosen as one
of the first four sites for the YES ambassador program.
•
Youth Service in Michigan - In the summer of 1991, Youth Service America in
conjunction with the Michigan Campus Compact, the Council of Michigan Foundation, the
Michigan Non profit Forum and the Michigan State Board of Education held a series of
conferences and meetings bringing together individuals from across the state of Michigan
representing K-12 education, higher education, full time service and conservation corps,
corporations, community based organizations, state officials and young people. These
~eetings helped to crystallize interest in youth service in the state, identified irpportant planning
Issues, and engaged program operators, advocates and youth participants in the development of
youth service policy. These meetings and the interest/networks created provided the impetus
for the formation of the Michigan Community Service ·Commission and have had a major
impact on the subsequent development of youth service policy in Michigan.
Updated CS/25/2/92
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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Michigan
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MICHIGAN HIGHER EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE: LINKING CAMPUSES AND COMMUNITY
Purpose:
Michigan will strive to advance the field of student, staff, and faculty service learning by:
1.) Increasing the quality of services offered to the local community,
2.) Assisting in meeting local needs, and
3.) Contributing to the need for a body of knowledge.
MICHIGAN GENERATION GRANTS
Grants provided for:
1.) Student initiated program development (cap of $5,000)
2.) Evaluation and research (cap of $10,000)
3.) Curriculum development (cap of $10,000)
4.) Localized leadership development/training (cap of $10,000)
5.) Combination area (cap of $15,000)
TOTAL REQUEST Michigan Generation Grants:
MATCH REQUIREMENT 25% - MCC
25% - Campus
TOTAL FUNDING
$300,000
$ 75,000
$ 75,000
$450,000
MICHIGAN RESOURCE SERVICES CENTER (MRSC)
1.) Would serve as a clearinghouse for information in service learning
2.) Would provide statewide leadership workshops
$150,000
$ 75,000
$225,000
TOTAL REQUEST MRSC
MATCH REQUIREMENT- 50 %
TOTAL BUDGET
ADMINISTRATION
Of the overall budget 5%, is permitted to be used to for administration. This would be
used for administrative costs MCC and Michigan State University incur in the actual
administration of this federal grant.
$25,000
$12,500
$37,500
TOTAL REQUESTED
MATCH REQUIREMENT- 50 %
TOTAL BUDGET
EVALUATION
Of the overall budget, 5% is permitted to be used to evaluation costs.
evaluation would be subcontracted.
TOTAL REQUESTED
MATCH REQUIREMENT
TOTAL BUDGET
The project
$25,000
$12,500
$37,500
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Philanthropy and Society
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Friday, February 28, 1992
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michelle Engler, Chair
Diana R Algra
John Blyth
Dr. Mary Ellen Brand ell
Dr. John DiBiaggio
Heruy C. Gaines
Dorothy Johnson
Terry Langston
Lisa Ilitch Murray
Randy Neelis
Vernie Nethercut
Terry Pruitt, Jr.
Judith Reyes
Judith Riedlinger
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Darin A. Day
Paul Hubbard
George Lombard
Dr. Joel Orosz
Eugene Proctor
Dr. WilliamS. Stavropoulos
Geneva Jones Williams
OTHERS:
Weldon Burden- Dept. of Labor
Julie Busch - Michigan Campus Compact
Gary Cass - Dept. of Education
Robert Cecil - Dept. of Social Services
Dana Cole- On Behalf of Stephanie Comai-Paige
Dr. Marylee Davis -Michigan State University
Paulette Ethier- On Behalf of Geneva Jones Williams
Jean Friend - Office on Aging
Elaine Gordon - Dept. of Education
Joseph Graves - Dept. of Social Services
Charles Infante - On Behalf of Wm. Stavropoulos
Linda Kinney - Dept. of Labor
Cindy Marks -Michigan State University
Michael Tate - Michigan State University
Trabian Shorters - YES Ambassador
Carol Wolenberg- Dept. of Education
�I.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:20 a. m. by Chairperson
Michelle Engler.
II .
Status of Commission Membership
Openin~
The Chairperson, Mrs. Engler welcomed Commissioner Randy
Neelis to his first commission meeting and then informed the
Commission that no one as of yet has been appointed to the
vacancies on the Commission.
III.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Dorothy Johnson to approve the
January 31, 1992 minutes, Commissioner Judith Riedlinger seconded
the motion, and it was unanimously approved.
IV.
Michi~an
State University Presentation
Chairperson Michelle Engler thanked Dr. John DiBiaggio for hosting
the meeting. Commissioner DiBiaggio then did a brief overview of
MSU and then introduced Dr. Marylee Davis. She then welcome the
Commission and did a introduction to the video on MSU and their
students feel about the community learning services projects.
V.
Public Comment
The Chairperson asked if there was any public comment. There being
none, the Chairperson moved forward on the agenda.
VI.
Review and Comment of State Application
a.
Overall Plan
Chairperson Engler let the commissioner know that we are doing well
but deadline is coming close so we need to either do one of the
following things:
l.
2.
Call a special mtg. on March 13th
Or delegate authority of the Commission to the "working
group" which consists of D. Johnson, J. Blyth, J. Orosz, J.
Reyes, D. Day, M. Brandell, E. Gordon, and T. Langston.
Diana Algra gave an update of where the Commission is in the process
of the state application. Diana mentioned that the Commission would
need to make a decision on whether a special meeting should be
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�called or appoint authority to the working group of the Commission on
the approval of the state application before it is mailed to the National
Commission on March 23, 1992 since the next Commission meeting
scheduled is March 27, 1992. Diana then informed the Commission
that we just received the Technical Questions from the National
Commission and were available to the Commissioners.
Developing a Youth Action Council
Key players Gov. Romney, Girls Inc., UAW, state corporation, news
centers, media, sports
Application should be a sales pitch
churches, scouting community services
local grass roots initiatives in community involving youth is going on -J .Blyth
will send paragraph, H. Gaines UAW left out diana will run something by
him, L.M.I. corporations
National Council of Volunteer Centers-C. Infante
Sales pitch-J .Riedlinger
sales pitch - t. Langston
comm. service an alternative sentencing-vemie
some take a punishment instead of community service-c.infante
b.
Subtitle B/School-Age
*Part I- K-12 Initiatives
Elaine Gordon
t. langston-community based, grants to business mentoring
j.blyth-driving statement-young people involvement, passion, excitement
towards goals, driving statement or goal, service initiatives---somewhere the
driving statement got lost ....... page 7 vernie wants comm. colleges
added,michelle wants it more punchie and condensed ...... paged.dottie page
12---1,2,3,4, expected inpact like to see 1 ,2,3,4
T.pruitt-model programs-how to get them involved, emphasis is the
traditional, need new types of programs, put the word out,
t. langston-students involved in the implimentations state that in submissiongood selling point
*Part ll - ffigher Education Initiatives
Julie Busch
service on part of higher education
hole - 1. painting the overall picture of higher education in MI.
MI COOL subhub office is in conjunction MCC. whole evaluation piece is not
real strong , oversight task force for grant program, key reps from COOL,
3
�MCC etc. Possible talk about local needs -to put in as problem in child in
youth, not making it in schools
ME- all institution of higher educ sign on. trabian-page 3-narrative
good to stregthen the MCC-by dottle, ME don't make other institutions
made or say they were given a voice in this
c.
Subtitle C/Full-Time and Summer Youth Service Corps
Unda Kinney and Weldon Burden
t.langston-isn't this like MYC?
j. blyth - summer mentoring-several years mentoring and follow up, goal
statement, write follow up right up front.
j . reidlinger-how are kids recruited?JTPA money
j .dibiaggio-what about computers terminals --available to kids
t.langston-young people invovled
recruitment-how are you recuiting-p. ethieer
substanability, state money, state expenditures
total kids is 235 for summer program.
ME-subplanting?ME-do we have to pay minimum wage?
d.
SubtitleD/National and Community Service Full & Part-time
Programs
DianaAlgra
vernie-Page 3&4
Lisa who do you compensate?
Charles -VAC's by region (would be included in region team)
youth involved in service (Youth Advisory Council)j.blyth
trabian-criteria-strong vac, united ways etc.
Pg. 9 program priorities move to first or second page j. blyth
Joseph Graves
t.langston-related to JTPA & Mid Counties
t. pruitt-what's this program going to do that the schools aren't doing
employment skills
eligibility
Funding under C & D
only reaching a certain population
what about community service
4
�salaries high
matching funds
t. langston made motion go to group collorabration in that group-labor, social
services- community services-Henry gaines seconded. passed unamiously
cycle of dependency I should have partnership with school district
drop out prevention-what about community service-project will be
determined later
t. langston-isn't related to JTPA and Mid Counties-doesn't know
don't reinvent what's already in legislation
t. pruitt-state work laws
j.graves-kids come to the table and participate in the development
feel left out from traditional organization
DSS run the program and brief the commission
C. Wolenberg- use the same language as the schools use
W. Burden - not sure Labor can fit in with DSS
T.Shorters - its targeted at economicly disadvantage youths? how do they
find me?
Lisa how many--there's 825 eligible the first year
c. Wolenberg- If there in school all day how many hours will they have to
work a week?
R. Neelis - only to special population
Lisa - missing the comm. service componet wheres it come into play
VII.
Other Items
Telephone Poll - special mtg. or designate someone.
Trabian mention April 28 as Youth Service Day,
VII I. Next Meeting date and Place
Chairperson Engler announced that the next meeting will be March
27, 1992 at New Detroit in Detroit. There being no further business, a
motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Ilitch and seconded by
Commissioner Gaines, the meeting was adjourned at 2:10p.m. by
Chairperson Engler.
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Our State of Generosity
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Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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Michigan
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MICHIGAN YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL EDU CATI ON SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM
EXE CUTIVE SUMMARY
"
.to restore Michigan's full promise, we must also
restore that most central of all characteristics of human
achievement:
the
need
for
individuals
to
commit
themselves to improving their own lives and communities . "
Governor John Engler
1991 State of the State Address
Governor
Engler
is
committed
neighbors helping neighbors .
state
of
Michigan
Education
people
the
Service
across
value
the
of
is
to
coming
together,
to
At the direction of the Governor, the
creating
Corps
program.
state
will
community
communities
be
service
the
Michigan
Through
Youth
this
Environmental
initiative,
provided
an
and
importance
the
opportunity
of
young
to
a
learn
clean,
healthy environment .
Local communities will be afforded resources
to
educational ,
help
meet
human,
and
environmental
needs.
In
combination, filling the needs of our youth for meaningful work and
instilling a
sense of service
unmet community needs,
will do much to impact on the. rate of youth
unemployment in the state.
at 17 . 3%,
with
unemployment at
white
to the community while also filling
youth
Total youth unemployment stands overall
unemployment
at
14.6%
and
black youth
a staggering 35 . 9% .
As this initiative fills
such a pressing social need in our state,
state resources have been identified to undertake the program on a
limited basis.
be
used
to
Grant
expand
funds
the
awarded through this
scope
of
the
program
competition will
to
additional
communities and to further diversify the population served through
these much needed
projects .
..,..
~fC~CLlO
�Project Goals
Governor
Engler
has
a
vision
to
encourage
all
citizens,
organizations and institutions in Michigan to help in solving our
critical problems by volunteering their time,
The
service.
creation
of
the
Michigan
effort,
Youth
energy,
and
Environmental
Education Service (YEES) Corps program is an integral part of this
vision.
Through
fulfillment
1)
this
initiative,
the
Governor
will
realize
of the following goals:
to instill for each participant a good work ethic and sense of
community pride and service;
2)
to enhance the holistic skill development of the youth through
meaningful team work activities;
3)
and,
to provide products and services which fill communities' needs
and provide long-term benefits to the residents
in Michigan.
Project Description
Beginning June 15, 1992,
15,
youth
a
will
participate
in
the
through August
Michigan
YEES
residential
camps
program.
With
grant
funds,
additional
residential and non-residential programs will be established.
current
Corps
The Michigan YEES Corps program is currently planned to
program.
be
statewide
and continuing nine weeks
programs
facilitate
will
be
in
rural
settings;
grant
funds
The
wil l
programs being established in urban and rural areas.
.....
ottCW:l(O
�At the two residential camp sites, economically disadvantaged youth
will
undertake
projects.
needed
located
Alberta,
Camp
University's
environmentally-related
Center
Forestry
Ford
at
community
Michigan
near
service
Technological
an
houses
Baraga,
outstanding woodworking facility which will be used in many of the
work projects undertaken at this
be
completed at
Camp Alberta
camp.
are
the
Two potential projects to
construction of
handicapper
accessible outhouses for placement at state forest campgrounds and
the construction of prefabricated components for camp site shelters
to be erected in various
Camp
Boedne
This
camp is
supportive
included
Bay
is
located
operated
of
the
in
state parks.
on
by the U.S.
program
as
Lake
construction
indicated
of
in
Mackinac
Forest Service,
in
Activities
Attachment.
stabilization,
Brevort
fish
County.
which is
fully
the
letter
of
such
as
river
bank
trap
site
cribs,
sand
support
rehabilitation, creation of spawning gravel and dams are among the
projects
to be completed at
this
site.
Activities which may occur at both sites and
facilitated
by
maintenance
and
damage
the
awarding
improvement;
assistance
and
of
erosion,
controls;
maintenance and improvement,
grant
fish
funds
flood,
the additional sites
are
road
and
trail
drought,
and
storm
culture,
wildlife
and other fishery assistance;
habitat
making
public facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities; and
conservation,
maintenance,
publicly held lands.
or restoration of
natural resources on
State department of Transportation staff,
in
�conjunction with state department of Natural Resources staff, will
identify and provide further transportation-related work projects.
All projects will fill
For
all
with a
work
unmet needs.
projects,
youth
crew supervisor.
projects
to
ensure
the
will
These
work
in
crews will
broadest
base
crews
of
rotate
5
to
across
of knowledge
and
8
youth
the
work
experience
will be provided to each student.
Over the course of the summer, state Department of Natural Resource
and U.S. Forest Service personnel will provide educational training
to the youth through service learning methods.
and game biologists and foresters
link between the work project,
will provide information on the
the need for the project and skills
involved in performing the work activity.
learning
newly
all
beyond
acquired
sites,
the
classroom
skills
safety
and
and
first
be
Forest Service.
Receipt
funds
grant
opportunities
in real-life
provided to
to
use
situations.
At
the
participants.
aid certificates will be awarded to the
youth by the U.S.
of
This will extend student
provide
knowledge
training will
At Camp Boedne Bay,
Staff such as fish
this
year
will
enable
Michigan
this program design to add a rural,
residential program;
non-residential
construct
programs;
Challenge Program course
and
into
to
the
oo(C"f'Cl_(O
••l"l•
program
and
to
expand
two urban,
incorporate
services
for
all
the
youth
�participating in the YEES Corps.
non-economically
disadvantaged
Grants funds will also allow for
youth
to
be
served in
all
program
sites.
Camp Vanderbilt,
located in the Pigeon River Country State Forest,
will house 40 youth in a residential setting.
This
site also has
woodworking facilities which could be used for construction of camp
site
A
shelters and handicapper accessible outhouses.
non-residential
program
facility in Milford.
location.
Camp
will
be
operated
at
the
array of
The
second
housed at
work
Lake
Approximately 75 youth will be served at this
Proud
Lake
is
located
within
distance of six state parks and recreation areas,
an
Proud
projects
similar to
non-residential
site
will
easy
commuting
thereby offering
those
described
previously.
serve
60
and
youth
will
the State Exposition and Fairgrounds in Detroit.
be
Youth
will work on environmentally-related projects in surrounding areas
and
support
have
major
jurisdiction
functions
in
these
at
the
T·he
fairgrounds.
geographic
areas
will
SDA s
which
operate
the
programs.
The
A
Challenge Program
program
is
description
an
is
outdoor
confidence
contained
in
Each
needs
population
of
the
program will
being
provide skills identified as
be
by
Course
Camp Alberta, and Camp
customized
served
program.
Attachment
construction will occur at Camp Boedne Bay,
Vanderbilt.
building
to
meet
tailoring
the
the
unique
course
needed by the youth in the corps.
lffC~tD
· •l't"
to
�Local Program Operation
The
Job
(SDAs)
Training
Partnership
Act
(JTPA)
service
will have complete responsibility for
delivery
areas
the operation of the
camps in their area.
The SDAs have many years of experience in the
implementation
operation
and
of
employment, and training programs.
all 27 SDAs
in the
other
equipment.
safety
supportive
All
transportation from the camps
services
applicable
will
procedures
be
of
conduct
standards
adhered
the
to
and
federal,
appropriate
state
to
at
applicable
will be used for this program.
of
be located.
youth will be provided with room and board,
standards
grievance
educational,
The sharing of the expertise of
the sites will
and emergency medical care,
sites,
youth
state will serve to strengthen the programs in
the geographic areas where
At the camps,
at-risk
and
state
and
health
and
Current
site.
and
to work
supplies
l ocal
each
limited
local
agencies
Sites will enforce stringent codes
promote
proper
moral
and· disciplinary
conditions.
Service Coordination
As
the
elected
corps
program
officials
involvement and
the
locally
will
be
will
be
overseen
intricately
by
involved.
the
SDA,
Due
to
local
this
broad-based representation from the community
i nteracting with the SDAs,
additional local services can be
~ t CI'C\.fO
••.-e.•
�coordinated
local SDAs
and
tapped,
as
needed.
Letters
of
support
from
the
are included in Attachment.
Coordination at the state level across all camps will be undertaken
by
the
Michigan
Training
the
Coordinating
Michigan
Department
support
Community
for
Council,
Department
of
Services
of
the
Commission,
Michigan
Michigan Department of
Natural
Transportation.
the
Resources,
Attachment
and
contains
the
Job
Labor,
Michigan
letter
a
of
the program from Governor Engler.
Youth Recruitment
Through the YEES Corps,
sixty youth age 18 to 21 will be recruited
and selected by SDAs statewide.
SDAs
in
the
state
will
be
educationally-deficient
and/or skills.
youth
in
recruited.
youth
who
Priority
lack
will
educational
be
to include youth with disabilieies,
foster
care
who
are
becoming
too
given
to
credentials
A diverse mix of youth will be recruited,
demographic mixture,
youth,
A minimum of two youth per the 27
old
beyond a
homeless
for
foster
An additional 175 youth will be served through the use
care, etc.
of grant funds.
The
sending
youth,
an
SDA
will
assessment
provide
of
the
a
basic
health
screening
of
each
youth's
basic
education
skills,
transportation to a regionalized pick up point for transporting of
the youth to the camps,
benefits
for
each youth.
and 40 hours
per week of wages
Work experience wages
will be
and fringe
funded
by
�JTPA
Title
IIB
funds,
thereby
necessitating
that
all
youth
be
economically disadvantaged.
Grant
funds
would
facilitate
a
broadening
mix.
Non-economically disadvantaged
work
crews
at
the
Recruitment
of
youth
residential
will
Diversification of the
the
population
youth would be
and
still
of
added
non-residential
be
performed
by
base
to
the
settings.
the
SDAs.
population base affords many opportunities
for peer learning and also exposure to different ethnic cultures.
MJTCC Cooperation
As
the
Michigan
oversight
program
of
Job
the
through
resolution from
JTPA
the
Training
SDAs
SDAs
the MTJCC
in
will
is
Coordinating
the
state,
naturally
the
Council
provides
operation
involve
the
of
the
MJTCC.
A
included in Attachment.
Skills Certification/Academic Credit
Basic educational skill levels of each participant will be assessed
prior to entry into the program.
A Personal Plan of Action
will be developed for each participant.
by
the
counselors
in
conjunction
with
The PPA will be developed
the
weaknesses of each individual will be noted.
youth.
Strengths
and
Career and educat i on
guidance and counseling will be provided to each youth.
information,
(PPA)
Using this
long-term and short-term goals will be set and a plan
will be developed to achieve
these goals.
�Over
program
will
be
the
duration,
noted
summer
on
and
the
attainment
PPA.
record
Bruce
Marshall,
skills
Counselors
information
methods will be incorporated
Mr.
of
on
will
the
throughout
instructor
for
and/or
competencies
observe behavior over
PPA.
Service
learning
the camp work activities.
the
Challenge
Program,
is
certified teacher who specializes in environmental education.
expertise
and
experience
will
hands-on learning experience for
At
the
end
forwarded
by
the
of
program
back to
SDAs
to
the
be
invaluable
ensure
a
His
true,
the youth.
participation,
sending SDA.
continue
to
a
an
This
post-program
updated
PPA
will
be
information will be used
services
education, training and/or placement services.
such
as
further
A copy will also be
provided to the state for evaluation purposes.
Labor Organization Concurrence
No consultation is necessary with labor organizations as
the work
to be performed through this initiative is not the same or similar
to
work
being
done
by
employees
the
Michigan
covered
by
a
labor
organization
agreement.
Evaluation
The
director
responsible
for
of
data
Department
collection and
of
Labor
evaluation for
this
will
be
program.
The information gathered through program evaluation will be used to
�identify
strengthens
experience
years
base
and
will
as well as
weaknesses
facilitate
of
the
program
program design.
revisions
for
This
subsequent
further program replication.
As stated earlier,
each participant's PPA will be forwarded to the
state for information gathering purposes.
In addition, a six-month
post-program follow-up on each graduating youth will be conducted.
The
involvement
of
the
youth
youth
to
status
of
the
school
or
continued
employment
will
follow-up
post-program
on
in
community
determine
to
consist
further
if
of
determining
service,
the
youth
educational
the
has
the
educational
returned
training,
and
to
the
status of the youth.
Each SDA which operates a program site will be required to submit
a final program report to the state.
report will include
This
a
comparison of actual accomplishments with the goals established for
the
program,
hours
the
provided,
number
and
of
the
participants,
existence
of
the
any
number
problems,
of
service
delays
or
adverse conditions that have affected or will affect the attainment
of the program goals.
All findings will be submitted in the state's annual report to the
Commission.
cooperate
activities
Further,
fully
with
t he
the
Mi c h i g a n
Commission
deemed necessary by
D e p a r t me n t
of
in
all
any
the Commission.
and
L a b or
·w i 11
evaluation
�Sustainability of the Program
Michigan
is
operation
grant
committed
of
this
awards,
awarded
programming
proceeding
program
the
within
to
this
scenario
a
time
this
year.
may
frame
summer.
with
be
to
If
Due
the
to
that
grant
allow
use
this
development
the
timing
funds
of
becomes
will
the
of
the
not
funds
evident,
and
the
be
for
state
dollars expended this year will be used as the match for the grant
funds,
which will
be
this next summer.
state
to
used
to continue and expand
programming
for
Efforts will also continually be made within the
identify
and
secure
additional
state
funding
for
this
initiative.
Supplementation/Nonduplication/Nondisplacement
As
evidenced by the
proposed project
activities,
the grant
funds
will supplement community service projects being undertaken through
the
expenditure
currently
operating
fiscal year,
in this
of
state
in
the
which offer
funds
this
state,
or
the valuable
year.
No
operated
in
programs
the
are
previous
services which are included
program design.
Assurances
The
state
grant
and
of
Michigan
will
the
Commission.
comply
The
state
'lfCYQ.lO
·~·
with
the
will
requirements
also
ensure
of
the
compliance
�with
the
Drug-Free
Workplace
Requirements
for
Federal
Grant
Recipients under Sections 5153 through 5158 of the Anti-Drug Abuse
Act of 1988.
�
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Philanthropy and Society
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February 10, 1992
Dr. John DiBiaggio, President
Michigan State University
Office of the President
450 Administration Building
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1046
Dear Dr. DiBiaggio:
I wanted to write and thank you and your staff for taking the time to host our
February 28, 1992 Commission meeting. Your presentation along with
Dr.Marylee Davis presentation was very enjoyable and informative.
Please extend a special thanks to Maureen for her fine assistance in planning the
meeting and all the help she and her staff provided in serving the luncheon to the
Commissioners.
Again, that's for allowing us on the campus at Michigan State University.
Sincerely,
Diana Algra, Executive Director
Michigan Community Service Commission
cc:
Dr. Marylee Davis
Maureen Hall
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Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
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Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
Chairperson
Michelle Engler
Executive Director
Diana Rodriguez Algra
JOHN ENGLER, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION
111 S. CAPITOL AVENUE
OLDS PLAZA, 4TH FLOOR
P.O. BOX 30015
LANSING MICHIGAN 48909
TEL. (517) 335-4295
LOWELL W. PERRY, Director
DATE:
February 26, 1992
TO:
Michigan Community Service Commissioners
~OM:
Diana Algra, Executive Director
Michigan Community Service Commissio
SUBJECT:
National Community Service Act: State Ap
materials
Enclosed please find the five (5) parts of our state application. These are in
draft form. I apologize for not being able to get these to you sooner. In an
effort to assist you with the understanding of our application, each
contributing writer of the application will be attending our meeting this
Friday. They will present a five (5) minute overview of their particular Title
and be prepared to answer your questions.
Be assured that during the next three weeks the following steps will be
taken to complete our state application for submission:
a
Meetings will be scheduled once a week (3-4, 3-9, 3-1 7) with the core
writing team to refine specific areas, address any concern raised by
the Commission and articulate the interface of one title with another
and with our overall state plan.
b.
A meeting is being scheduled on the development of a statewide
evaluation scheme.
c.
Frank Dirks will visit us on March 13, 1992 to provide feed back on
our plan.
d.
We will use the Commission working group, that volunteered at our
last meeting to provide final comment.
Thank you.
MDL-588 (10·91 )
.....
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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Michigan
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The National and Community Service State Grant Program
Subtitle B
School-Aged Service
Part I
School- and Community-Based Programs for Students and Out-of-School
Youth--"Serve America"
1992 Funds available=16.9 million. (Nationally)
Michigan formula equates to a minimum allocation of $616,501.
Federal Administration: The Commission makes grants for youth
community service programs, which enable youth to serve their
communities on a part-time basis, and education partnership programs,
which enable adult community members to volunteer in schools. States will
receive grants through a formula that is based on the Chapter I formula and
school-aged population in the state.
State Administration: The state education agency (SEA) administers this
part under this subtitle and makes grants to local applicants.
•
At least 60% of funds must be used to make grants to
school/community agency partnerships for service-learning
programs;
•
at least 15% of funds must be used to make grants to youth
organization/community agency partnerships for youth community
service programs;
•
up to 10% of funds may be used to make grants to
school/community agency partnerships for education partnership
programs;
•
up to 10% of funds may be used for state-level planning and
capacity building activities, including training, technical assistance,
and curriculum development (may subcontract). Not more than 5%
of funds may be used for administration.
Local Administration: Schools or youth organizations partnered with
community agencies that will make service opportunities available are
eligible for grants. Funds may be used by schools and community agencies
for start-up costs, a program coordinator, training of supervisors or
participants, supervision, transportation, and insurance. Local match (in
cash or in kind): 10% in first year, increasing 10% a year for 3 years.
Eligibility: All school-aged children and youth
Part II
Higher Education Innovative Projects for Community Service
1992 Funds Available=5.6 million.
Grant Size: $25,000-$250,000 per institution. Larger grants to
consortium of Higher Education Institutions.
�Federal Administration: The Commission makes grants for creation or
expansion of student community service activities, including projects
designed by students, programs integrated into the academic curriculum,
and teacher training in organizing community service activities.
State Administration: Grants go directly to institutions of higher learning.
However, strategies to coordinate higher education service projects with K12 and other service projects should appear in state plan.
Local Administration: Institutions of higher education and nonprofit
organizations working in partnership with such institutions are eligible to
receive grants from the Commission. Local match (in cash or in kind): 50%
Eligibility: Students in higher education institutions.
Subtitle C
Full-Time and Summer Youth Service and Conservation Corps
1992 Funds Available=22.5 million.
Subhtle C
Size Expected Grants
Leader programs
Year-round
Summer
$1 million
$500,000
to
to
$2 million
$1 million
Capacity-Building Programs
Year-round
$500,000
Summer
$100,000
to
to
$1 million
$500,000
Developmental Programs
Year-round
Summer
to
to
$500,000
$100,000
$100,000
$ 25,000
Federal Administration: The Commission makes competitive grants to
states or local applicants to establish or expand full-time or summer youth
service-conservation corps programs. Such programs offer full-time,
productive work with visible community benefits in a natural resource or
human service setting and give participants a mix of work experience, basic
and life skills, education, training, and support services.
State and/or Local Administration: State may administer program directly or
make grants to entities within the state.
Federal money must supplement not supplant state funds. State or local
match is 25% of the total cost of such activities.
Eligibility: 16 to 25-year olds for full-time programs and 15 to 21-year olds
for part-time programs.
Stipend: Not more than an amount equal to 100% of the poverty line for a
family of two.
�Benefits: Education and/or training post-service benefits equal to not less
than $50 per week in the program nor more than $100 per week or $5,000
per year, whichever is less.
Subtitle D
National and Community Service Full- and Part-time Programs
1992 Funds A vailable=22.5 million.
Grant size=$1 million to $4 million each.
Federal Administration: The Commission makes competitive grants to states to
run civilian service programs, taking into consideration the ability of the
proposed programs to be national models and the extent to which they build on
existing programs. Not more than eight states are authorized to operate
programs under this subtitle in fiscal year 1991.
State Administration: State designs and administers program to enable
participants to provide full- or part-time service to address unmet educational,
human service, environmental service, or public safety needs in the community.
Part-time participate as regular full- or part-time participants, or become a
participant in a special state program just for senior citizens.
Local Administration: This is a state administered program. Local applicants
may not apply to the Commission for grants if state does not apply.
Eligibility: 17 year-olds or older for part-time and full-time, 60 year-olds or
older for special senior service.
Stipend: For full time and senior participants only an amount equal to 100% of
the poverty line for a family of two.
Benefits: Educational and/or housing post-service benefits equal to $5,000/year
for up to two years full-time service; and $2,000/year for at least 3 years of parttime service. The state will pay half of post-service benefits. Education benefit
may be used to pay education expenses or to pay back student loans. Housing
benefit may be used for down payment or closing costs on a first home.
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Philanthropy and Society
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-02-28 commission meeting The National and Community Service State Grant Program
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-02-28 commission meeting The National and Community Service State Grant Program. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
Chairperson
Michelle Engler
Executive Director
Diana Rodriguez Algra
JOHN ENGLER, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION
111 S. CAPITOL AVENUE
OLDS PLAZA, 4TH FLOOR
P.O. BOX 30015
LANSING MICHIGAN 48909
TEL. (517) 335-4295
LOWELL W. PERRY, Director
DATE:
February 18, 1992
TO:
Members of the Michigan Community Service Commission
FROM:
Diana V. Algra, Executive Director
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Michigan Community Service Commiss~o(} ~
J'\
SUBJECT: Next Meeting
Enclosed you will find some materials for our next Commission meeting which is
scheduled for Friday, February 28,1992. Our meeting is being hosted by Dr. John
DiBiaggio at Michigan State University in the Board Room, 4th floor of the John
Hannah Administration Building. Materials enclosed include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Agenda
Minutes of January meeting
Map and parking permit for Michigan State University
Brief overview of the National and Community Service Legislation
(per Commissioner Dottie Johnson request)
It is our intention to have to you, prior to the meeting, a rough draft of the State
Application.
Let me thank all of the Commissioner who volunteered to be part of the working
group to assist us in the grant application review process prior to our meeting.
We hope to have draft sections to you sometime the week of the 17th ofFebruary.
The time frame allowed is not ideal but I am confident that we will meet our
deadlines.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, do not hesitate to
contact the office.
Please call into Mary Estrada at (517) 355-4295, to confirm your attendance at the
February 28,1992 meeting.
MDL-588 (10·91)
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Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
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Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission
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JCPA-04
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-02-28 commission meeting next meeting letter
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-02-28 commission meeting next meeting letter. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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THREE-YEAR MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPLICATION
TO THE
NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM
Serve-America: Programs for Students and Out-Of-School Youth
FRAMEWORK
The Michigan State Board of Education and the Department of Education welcome the
opportunity to participate in the Serve-America Program of the National and Community Service
Grant Program. Serve-America: Programs for Students and Out-Of-School Youth will help bring
clarity and greater focus to several State Board of Education initiatives to strengthen Michigan's
educational system and increase learning opportunities for students.
State Initiatives Supporting Community Service
Several State Board initiatives - Project Outreach, Partnerships for Education, Model Core
Curriculum, and Student Portfolios - have succeeded in bringing large numbers of community
resources, especially human resources, into the schools. While Project Outreach has focused on
building student leadership skills and increasing the number of districtwide school volunteer programs, Partnerships for Education has brought many business, labor, government, and civic resources into the schools and provided students with service learning and community service opportunities. The Model Core Curriculum and the Student Portfolios encourage community support and
involvement in developing good citizenship and employability skills in all students.
Project Outreach
Since it was established by the State Board of Education ten years ago, Project Outreach has
provided leadership training to high school students through coordinated efforts with regional
intermediate school districts. At approximately 40 annual Student Leadership Forums, high school,
and sometimes junior high school, students explore key issues, which they have identified, during a
day-long program of information-gathering and problem-solving sessions. Students then make
recommendations to their school administrators for solutions to the issues they have discussed.
Through approximately 20 annual Student Government Training Academies, Project Outreach trains high school students elected to serve on their local student governments. The community service component of the Academy helps these student leaders promote and initiate student
government involvement in planning and implementing school-based community service projects.
A student representative from each Forum and Academy training site is selected by his/her
peers to serve on the Department of Education Student Advisory Council. The group meets once a
year for a two-day conference to review, discuss, and make recommendations concerning educational issues. They express their views to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, President
of the State Board of Education, and other Department of Education representatives.
In addition to these student leadership development activities, Project Outreach has also been
instrumental in developing and expanding coordinated, districtwide citizen volunteer programs in
Michigan schools. Working with the former National School Volunteer Program (now NAPE: the
National Association of Partners in Education), Project Outreach developed a three-day prototype
Volunteer Training Academy, which has been replicated throughout the United States wherever
NAPE conducts school district training, to train school district/community teams in the planning and
development of districtwide school volunteer programs. From the leadership developed through
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these Academies, Project Outreach then initiated the formation of the Michigan School Volunteer
Program, a professional organization of school volunteer program coordinators and other
practitioners.
Partnerships for Education
The Partnerships for Education Program began over seven years ago, under the leadership of
the State Superintendent in response to the State Board of Education's Blueprint for Action (1984),
to bring additional community resources into the schools to improve the quality of education and
enhance learning opportunities for students. Partnerships for Education are defined as formal
voluntary relationships between the schools and their communities (business, industry, labor, hospitals, civic organizations, government, professionals, etc.) for the purpose of improving the educational system. Partners match available resources, primarily human resources, with identified needs
to meet mutually agreed upon goals and objectives. All partners should benefit, not just the schools.
The Michigan State Board of Education, with assistance from the State Superintendent's
proactive Partnerships for Education Task Force, has provided leadership in partnership development through the following services: informational brochures and videotapes; a "how-to" handbook; regional and statewide awareness conferences and workshops; State funding for seed-money
grants to start or expand a partnership program and for model programs to help others get started or
improve their programs; training seminars for partnership coordinators; a Partnership Press
newsletter with circulation to over 15,000 educators and business persons; an information network
of over 1,200 partnership/volunteer program practitioners and supporters; an annual Partnerships for
Education/School Volunteer Conference; and an annual awards program (sponsored by 18 statewide
business and education associations) to honor successful programs.
Individual partnership programs have been developed in approximately 200 of the state's
618 local and intermediate school districts, many of them following the structure (a partnership
advisory council and a coordinator) and the process (13 steps from awareness to evaluation) advocated in the Michigan Partnerships for Education Handbook. Results show increases in staff skills,
curriculum development, parental involvement, student attendance and achievement, and other areas
of educational improvement. Many programs include student service components to reinforce
classroom learnings, i.e., taking students into the community to work in such science-related activities as environmental cleanups and community beautification, or in such communication activities as
writing to and befriending senior citizens or long-term residents of local hospitals. Students are
further taught community service by enabling them to provide benefits to their school's partners,
such as painting murals in the residential wings of their hospital partners or filling and delivering
food baskets with their Salvation Anny partners.
Model Core Curriculum
Recent Michigan comprehensive education reform legislation further supports the community service options included within the National and Community Services Grant Program. Public
Act 25, passed by the Michigan Legislature in March 1990 to improve the quality of Michigan
education, mandates, among other requirements, a core curriculum for all school districts. The
Model Core Curriculwn developed by the Michigan State Board of Education encourages school
districts to include civic participation and service learning in their locally developed social studies
core curriculum. Students are encouraged to: at the elementary level, participate in cooperative
efforts to promote the common good in their classrooms, schools, and local communities; at the
middle/junior high level, participate in school and community service activities; and at the high
school level, participate in classroom and local community service activities.
Social participation is also a major part of the philosophy upon which the State Board document Essential Goals and Objectives for Social Studies Education in Michigan (K-12) is based. One
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of four major categories in this document, Community Service, receives this strong State Board
endorsement: "Young people, especially adolescents, ought to engage in community work. Some
may be in jobs for pay. Some may do volunteer service in day-care centers, political campaigns,
cleaning up a local river or whatever. Every community has work in need of doing. Young people
need the saticfactions of responsibility and the chance to rub elbows with many sorts of people.
Schools and social studies classrooms ought to make such experience possible."
In other legislation, Section 104 of Public Act 118 of 1992, all Michigan school districts are
required to develop a plan to provide and maintain a student portfolio for each student beginning
high school in the fall of 1992. In the fall of 1993, a portfolio is required for each student beginning
ninth grade; and in the fall of 1994, a portfolio is required for each student beginning eighth grade.
Among the four major sections required in the portfolio is "Records of recognitions, accomplishments and community service."
In short, the framework for youth community service in Michigan is in place. The State
Board of Education is committed to the concept and encourages school districts to provide all
students with service learning opportunities, particularly in conjunction with the social studies
curriculum. State law now requires school districts to provide a Core Curriculum, which includes
social studies, for all students and a Student Portfolio, with its community service component, for an
increasing number of students every year. The Partnerships for Education Program has taken root in
nearly a third of the state's school districts and is continuing to grow. The School Volunteer Program is established in a similar number of school districts and is being expanded as funds become
available to conduct more training academies. Student Leadership Forums and Student Government
Training Academies have become annual events in dozens of school districts statewide.
With the strong support of the Governor's Office and the Governor's Community Service
Commission, the Michigan State Board of Education is well positioned to use the full potential of
the Serve-America grant. With that grant, the State Board will be able to focus substantial attention
specifically on the developent of systemwide youth community service/service learning programs.
The grant promises to provide the State, and its local communities, with a valuable resource with
which to: (1) combat Michigan's 25% dropout rate; (2) help the state's 1,573,646 public school
children and 177,876 nonpublic school children stay in school and gain the skills and attitudes they
need to become productive citizens; and (3) reach current dropouts and out-of-school-youth to
offer them another chance to rejoin the mainstream.
CRITERIA FOR FUNDING
I. QUALITY
Program Description
The Michigan Serve-America Program will be built upon the solid foundations laid by these
successful State initiatives which are already established and growing in many communities around
the state. These communities range from the metropolitan Detroit area, to other large urban areas
and suburbs, to the rural, sparsely populated areas of northern lower Michigan and the Upper
Peninsula.
Although small and still evolving in many cases, these programs have already pulled together many of the ingredients needed for an effective youth community service program. Components of existing programs, especially the Partnerships for Education Program, have enabled many
school districts and their communities to meet some of the requirements of the Serve-America
Program: community advisory committees; a program coordinator; involvement of program participants in the design and operation of the program; specified steps to follow in program development
(awareness, needs assessment, goals and objectives, potential resources, program design,
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recruitment, orientation, training, assignment, retention, recognition, and evaluation); integration
into the academic curriculum; parental and other adult involvement in the schools; and community
service opportunities for students of all ages.
In those communities with partnership programs or strong chamber of commerce initiatives
with local school districts, the addition of youth community service grant funds will entail: the
inclusion of more diverse representatives, including students, on the program advisory committee;
more partnerships with community based organizations; programs for out-of-school youth; and a
greater emphasis on community service and service learning, especially in regard to drug abuse
prevention. Other communities will need to do considerably more work to build the various
components of an effective youth community service program.
Allocation of Funds
Michigan is eligible to receive a total of $616,501 for fiscal year 1992. The grant will be
distributed among the various funding options in the following manner:
Administrative Costs (5%)
Statewide Planning & Capacity Building (10%)
School-Based Programs (60%)
Community-Based Programs (15%)
Adult Volunteer & Partnership Programs (10%)
Total
$ 30,825
61,650
369,900
92,476
61.650
$616,501
Statewide Planning and Capacity Building
In order to develop a coordinated, statewide youth community service initiative, the
Michigan Department of Education will conduct a variety of capacity building activities through the
use of existing Project Outreach, Partnerships for Education, and other Department staff and through
competitive grant awards to qualified organizations. These activities will replicate the successful
awareness-building, program-development activities, and services of the Michigan Partnerships for
Education Program, such as the development of informational brochures, a "how-to" handbook, a
promotional videotape, a program newsletter, an information clearinghouse, a directory of existing
service learning programs, an annual awards program, regional awareness workshops and training
academies, and an annual statewide showcase conference, to be jointly sponsored by the Michigan
Community Service Commission, the Michigan School Volunteer Program, and the State Board of
Education's Partnerships for Education Program.
In order to avoid duplication of effort, Department staff will identify existing exemplary
programs, practices, and materials, including appropriate exemplary education programs that are
part of the U.S. Department of Education's National Diffusion Network (NDN), such as New York
City's City-As-School program. Linkages will be developed, wherever possible, among the School
Volunteer and Partnerships for Education networks, Project Outreach's Student Government Training Academies, statewide, regional, and local volunteer action centers, community action groups,
and existing youth leadership and community service programs.
A key resource to be tapped for this initiative will be the Michigan Regional Center established under the National Service-Learning Initiative of the National Youth Leadership Council at
the University of Minnesota. Through a grant from theW. K. Kellogg Foundation, the National
Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) has received "seed money" for the initial development of a
Michigan statewide center for K-12 service-learning. The Michigan Regional Center will:
- Initiate and support K -12 school wide approaches to service learning.
- Arrange training opportunities in Michigan.
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- Provide on-site technical assistance in service learning for schools and school districts
wishing such services.
- Provide Michigan with a center that will serve as a resource for materials, ideas, and
curriculum on service learning.
-Initiate the development of nine K-8 Generator Schools, exemplary school models
supported with special training and resources, to serve as national demonstration
models producing materials and personnel resources that will be made available to
other programs in the region and nationwide.
The Center has pledged to collaborate with ongoing activities of the Michigan Community Service
Commission and will be an invaluable asset to the Michigan State Board of Education's service
learning initiative.
Grant Awards to Local Applicants
Serve-America grants will be awarded to local applicants in four categories: (1) Statewide
Planning & Capacity Building; (2) School-Based Programs; (3) Community Based Programs; and
(4) Adult Volunteer and Partnership Programs
(1) Statewide Planning & Capacity Building- grants to experienced content specialists
and youth service resource organizations to assist the Department in such areas as statewide awareness building, staff and participant skill building, program development, curriculum development,
information dissemination, and research and evaluation design.
(2) School-Based Programs- grants to new, existing, and exemplary school-based service
learning programs to start a new program, expand/improve an existing one, and share expertise with
others, respectively. Eligible applicants include: (a) Local and intermediate school districts, working in partnership with one or more public or private nonprofit organizations that will make service
opportunities available for participants; (b) A public or private nonprofit organization that will make
service opportunities available for participants, working in partnership with one or more local
educational agencies. Applicants will be urged to consider allocating some of their requested grant
funds as mini-grants for student-initiated and student-developed service projects.
According to Youth Service: A Guidebook for Developing and Operating Effective
Programs, by Independent Sector, school-based program models fall into the continuum listed
below:
Club or
Co-curricular
Activity
1
Volunteer
Clearinghouse
2
"Lab" for
Existing
Courses
Community
Service
Credit
3
4
Community
Service
Class
5
School-wide
Focus or
Theme
6
The continuum represents a movement from least integration into the school curriculum on the left
to most on the right. Preference will be given to those programs on the right side of the continuum
(3, 4, 5, and 6) because they more closely meet the requirements of the grant program: to provide
academic credit to participants, be consistent with the definition of service learning, or be integrated
into the academic program of the school. Also preferred will be those collaborative models in which
schools and community based youth agencies work together with each other and with other organizations that are involved with youth services and volunteerism, i.e., Voluntary Action Centers,
Rotary, and Junior League.
(3) Community-Based Programs- grants to new, existing, and exemplary communitybased community service programs for school dropouts, out-of-school youth, and other youth to
start a new program, expand/improve an existing one, and share expertise with others, respectively.
Eligible applicants include: (a) A public or private nonprofit organization that works with
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disadvantaged youth, working in partnership with one or more public or private nonprofit organizations that will make service opportunities available for participants; (b) A public or private nonprofit organization that will make service opportunities available, working in partnership with one or
more public or private nonprofit organizations that work with disadvantaged youth.
(4) Adult Volunteer and Partnership Programs- grants to new, existing, and exemplary
programs involving adult volunteers (including senior citizens and parents) in schools, and partnerships of schools and public or private organizations, that improve the education of at-risk students,
school dropouts, and out-of-school youth to start a new program, expand{lmprove an existing one,
and share expertise with others, respectively. Eligible applicants include: (a) A local or intermediate school district, working in partnership with one or more public or private nonprofit organizations
or private forprofit businesses; (b) A public or private nonprofit organization, working in
partnership with one or more local educational agencies. Consistent with the recommended procedure for formalizing relationships under the Michigan Partnerships for Education Program, the
Serve-America Program requires that such partnerships be "pursuant to a written agreement specifying the responsibilities of each partner with respect to the development and operation of the program
proposed to be conducted under this part."
With the exception of Statewide Capacity Building, the grant categories will be subdivided
into three types:
(a) New Programs, for applicants who have not begun a youth community service,
volunteer, or partnership program. These grants provide "seed money" for start-up costs for
such activities as a part-time program coordinator, planning activities, development of
informtional materials, and bringing community members together to provide input.
Approximately _ grants, ranging from
, will be warded in this category
(b) Expanded Programs, for applicants who have started a youth community service,
volunteer, or partnership program and would like to expand it to include more participants or
activities. These grants may be used for such costs as recruitment and training of new
participants and staff, redirecting the emphasis of an existing program to meet the
requirments of Serve-America, collaboration with other community initiatives, and
enhancing informational materials. Approximately_ grants, ranging from
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will be awarded in this category.
(c) Model Demonstration/Dissemination Programs, for applicants whose youth community service, volunteer, or partnership program has demonstrated its effectiveness.
Grant recipients shall work with the Michigan Department of Education to assist new and
expanded grant recipients and interested others in the development and expansion of
effective youth community service, volunteer, or partnership programs. Activities may
include providing technical assistance on a local, regional, and statewide basis; developing
and disseminating information and related materials, such as a videotape; conducting on-site
visits and training workshops; and doing conference and workshop presentations.
Approximately_ grants, ranging from _ _ , will be awarded in this category.
All grant recipients must meet the requirements specified in the National and Community
Service Grant Program, including: the required non-federal match (10% the first year, 20% the
second year, 30% the third year); the establishment of a broad-based advisory committee; the involvement of participants in program design and operation; measurable program objectives;
preservice and inservice training for supervisors, teachers, and participants in the program; assurance of service opportunities for economically and educationally disadvantaged youth; involvement
of teachers and students from private schools; and a focus on substance abuse prevention or school
dropout prevention.
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Involvement, Coordination, and Increasing Service Opportunities
The Michigan Department of Education is uniquely suited to involve diverse organizations
and participants in the Serve-America Program and to coordinate service programs within the State.
Information about the availability of grants under the Serve-America Program will be widely disseminated, through direct mail and other channels of communication, to such groups as local and
intermediate school districts, the Partnerships for Education/Volunteer Network, the Cooperative
Extension Service, the Council of Michigan Foundations, the Council of Michigan Urban Leagues,
the Junior Leagues of Michigan, the Michigan Community Action Agency Association, the Michigan League for Human Services, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, the Neighborhood Associations of
Michigan, the United Way of Michigan, and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan.
Further outreach to other organizations will occur during the grant review process. Local
Serve-America proposals will pass through a two-tiered review process that uses teams consisting of
representatives of such groups as the Michigan Department of Education, the Michigan Community
Services Commission (particularly the student members), and the Project Outreach Student Advisory Council. Based upon the results of two rounds of reviews by three-member teams, the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction will make recommendations to the Michigan State Board of
Education for approval of grant awards.
Grant applications will be rated and ranked according to the following review criteria, which
are standard criteria for grants administered by the Michigan Department of Education. They are:
Need
20 points
Plan of Operation
20 points
15 points
Evaluation
Qualifications of Personnel
15 points
15 points
Applicant's Commitment and Capacity
10 points
Budget
Overall Merit
5 points
100 points
Total
In addition to the criteria listed above, the State Board of Education may apply other factors
in making decisions to fund proposals. These may include: (a) avoidance of duplication of effort;
(b) avoidance of duplication of funding; (c) equitable geographic distribution of grants; and
(d) evidence than an applicant has performed satisfactorily on similar projects or grant awards.
Applicants exhibiting great need will be given special consideration.
After grants are awarded by the State Board of Education, staff will continue outreach and
coordination activities through such services as: (1) a news release concerning the grant winners to
generate local public awareness about the newly funded program; (2) a seminar for the grant coordinators to acquaint them with Departmental requirements for financial and programmatic reporting,
to introduce the new and expanded grant winners to the model programs funded to help them and
interested others, and to encourage the type of networking and interdependence that will help make
all the programs more successful; (3) a series of regional workshops in which the model programs
can generate awareness and inspire others to get involved in the service learning movement.
Additional training and technical assistance will be provided throughout the grant period by
the Statewide Planning & Capacity Building grants recipients and such organizations as the National
Youth Leadership Council, Youth Service America, the Michigan Campus Compact, the Michigan
Community Foundation Youth Initiative Project, the Michigan Operation Graduation School Dropout Prevention Program, and the Michigan Department of Education's Office of Minority Equity ..
Each fall, the grant recipients will be among those programs conducting how-to workshops
at the annual Showcase Conference, which this year will include service learning as a third strand
along with the volunteer and partnership programs. Such conferences have traditionally drawn
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standing-room-only crowds of both educators and community leaders, who return home with exuberance and inspiration to stan or expand their own programs. Collaboration, cooperation, and
partnering are the common threads throughout all presentations, and providing service learning
opportunities for all youth to work together- urban, suburban, and rural, from the economically and
educationally gifted to the disadvantaged- will be among this year's messages. Also included
among the programs presented will be examples of the most successful ways in which students from
both public and private schools can work together. Since private school children must be provided
service opportunities under the Serve-America grants, the grant recipients will be the most likely
presenters of these examples.
Because of the many years of effort in building and spreading school volunteer and partnership programs around the state, there will be a wealth of opportunities and resources to meet the
Serve-America emphasis on non-participant volunteer involvement with the program. Many adults
already volunteer considerable amounts of their time to school volunteer and partnership efforts,
often as tutors, mentors, and classroom speakers. In some communities even the volunteer program
coordinator is a volunteer. These and many other examples of involvement can be found in the
resource materials and services available from Project Outreach, the Michigan School Volunteer
Program, and the Michigan Partnerships for Education Program.
Expected Impact in Michigan
All healthy hwnans, universally and without fail, abhor not making a difference. It is
the closest thing to non-existence man can experience.
J. J. Mitchell in The Adolescent Predicament
In implementing a statewide youth community service/service learning program, the Michigan State
Board of Education hopes to reap the same benefits that were identified in the research reviewed by
Dan Conrad and Diane Hedin in "School-Based Community Service: What We Know from Research and Theory" (Phi Delta Kappan, June 1991). Michigan will work to achieve even greater
results in the areas of youth citizenship, personal management skills, and problem-solving skills by
encouraging programs to be carefully coordinated with, and integrated into, the school curriculum
from the earliest school years. In addition, the educational system stands to benefit as well, if not in
bringing about substanial restructuring in what is taught and how it is taught, then at least in the
amount of support provided public education by its local communities.
According to Conrad and Hedin, quantitative research findings on the impact of community
service "tends to show that social, personal, and academic development are fostered by community
service. . . Researchers consistently report a heightened sense of personal and social responsibility,
more positive attitudes toward adults and others, more active exploration of careers, enhanced selfesteem, growth in moral and ego development, more complex patterns of thought, and greater
mastery of skills and content that are directly related to the experiences of panicipants. Furthermore, when the impact of service on others has been examined, young people have proved to be
effective in raising mathematics and reading scores and in reducing drug use among peers."
Evidence from qualitative, anecdotal studies suggests even more strongly and consistently
that community service can be a worthwhile, useful, enjoyable, and powerful learning experience.
Conrad and Hedin also conclude that qualitative analysis consistently reveals that panicipants report
having learned a great deal from their service experience, often claiming to have learned "more" or
"much more" than they do in their regular classes. A review of students' journals by the authors
indicates that students: acquire a sense of connection with a wider range of people, places, and
problems; develop new ways of thinking; and, in general, gain more significant personal knowledge
and understanding.
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The authors conclude that "the case for community service as a legitimate educational
practice receives provisional support from quantitative, quasi-experimental studies and even more
consistent affirmation from the reports and testimony of participants and practitioners. Whether the
current interest in youth service represents the wave of the future or a passing fancy cannot, of
course, be known. Whether service as a school practice merits the serious consideration of practitioners and policy makers seems to be beyond question." The State Board of Education concurs that
service learning provides substantial benefits and should become an integral part of Michigan's
educational system.
Leadership and Management
The Serve-America Program will be administered by the Michigan Department of Education
through the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Michigan Department of
Education is one of 19 departments of state government. It works in collaboration with various state
agencies involved in service delivery systems that can and will be tapped in the promotion and
coordination of the Serve-America Program. These agencies include the Department of Social
Services, the Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Public Health,
the Department of Natural Resources, and the Executive Office.
The Department of Education is led by Michigan's new State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, Dr. Robert E. Schiller. Dr. Schiller is strongly committed to the youth community
service, school volunteer, and partnerships programs and will provide valuable leadership in the
interdepartmental coordination of the Serve-America Program. Under his leadership, the Office of
Grants and Special Projects will administer the Serve-America Grant Program. The Grants Office is
responsible for the coordination of grant-seeking and grant-distribution activities of the Department
of Education. Staff within the office have had many years of experience developing, administering,
and monitoring State and Federal grant programs, both "flow-through" grants to local school districts and grants to the Department itself.
Within the Office of Grants and Special Projects, the Serve-America Grant Program will be
supervised by Carol Wolenberg, Director of the Office of Grants and Special Projects, and coordinated by Elaine Gordon, Coordinator of Partnerships for Education. Ms. Wolenberg serves as
Michigan's State Facilitator for the National Diffusion Network and will bring many NDN resources
to the Serve-America Program. Ms. Gordon has been responsible for initiating and implementing
the statewide promotion of Partnerships for Education since the appointment of the State
Superintendent's Partnerships for Education Task Force in December 1984. She is a Department
liaison to the Governor' s Commission on Community Service and serves on the Coordinating
Committee on Voluntarism of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum. (Ms. Wolenberg and Ms. Gordon ' s
resumes are included in Appendix A.)
The Serve-America Program will be integrated into the various bureaus, service areas, and
program units within the Department. From the Bureau of Information Management, the ServeAmerica Program will receive consultant services from Gary Cass, Director of the State Board of
Education's Project Outreach since 1982. Mr. Cass conducts Student Leadership Forums, provides
sessions on community service projects at Student Government Training Academies, directs the
Student Advisory Council to the State Board of Education, supervises and conducts the Michigan
Citizen Bee Program, and directs State efforts to encourage and recruit minority youth into the field
of education through the Young Educators' Society. Mr. Cass is also a Department liaison to the
Governor's Commission on Community Service. (Mr. Cass' resume is included in Appendix A.)
Staff from the Bureau of Instructional Services will provide supplemental services regarding the
Model Core Curriculum, Student Portfolios, dropout prevention programs, and program evaluation.
Program integration will also be reinforced through the Governor's Community Service
Commission. The following individuals also serve as Department of Education liaisons to the
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Commission: Dr. Roben E. Schiller, State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Dr. Teressa Staten,
Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services; and Ms. Robena Stanley, Assistant Superintendent for State and Federal Relations.
II. INNOVATION
Advancing Knowledge
The Michigan Serve-America Program is designed to advance knowledge about how to do
effective community service in a way that will be widely applicable beyond the original site. The
program will draw upon the best program materials and models available from throughout the
country to guide the development of Michigan materials and practices. The Principles of Best
Practice, developed by Youth Service America's Working Group on Youth Service Policy and
endorsed by youth, community, and education associations across the nation, will serve as the
foundation for designing and implementing programs that will become an expected pan of growing
up for all young people. Further, service learning programs from the U.S. Department of
Education's National Diffusion Network will be invited to Michigan to assist communities in adopting or adapting nationally validated exemplary education programs for local use.
Collaboration and sharing will be encouraged and supponed through the ongoing dissemination and technical assistance activities of the Department and the Model Demonstration/Dissemina. tion Programs. Whenever possible, the Department will utilize innovative methods for information
dissemination. Having successfully conducted eight video teleconferences, the Office of Educational Technology will be tapped to continue this cost-effective means of providing information
throughout the State of Michigan with minimal use of staff time and travel.
The Michigan Department of Education estimates that approximately 800 satellite receive
dishes are located at schools, colleges, and universities in Michigan. The combined system represents the most comprehensive strategy ever employed to send live video programming directly to
classroom teachers and educators in Michigan. The system includes, for example, a satellite uplink
via the Michigan Information Technology Network (MITN) from WKAR-TV studios at Michigan
State University, 634 Whittle Communications Channel One sites in local school districts, 50 Intermediate School Districts(ISD) and Regional Educational Media Centers (REMCs), 36 community
colleges, 14 four-year universities, nine Public Broadcasting stations, and at least forty cable
television franchises to deliver the program live or tape-delayed.
Program Evaluation
The Michigan Department of Education's Serve-America Program staff will be assisted in
program evaluation by the winner(s) of a Statewide Planning & Capacity Building grant to conduct
the evaluation component of the Michigan Serve-America Program. Expertise will be sought from
the evaluation unit of the Department of Education and from members of the Michigan Campus
Compact.
The Michigan Department of Education is committed to cooperate with the Commission on
National and Community Service in evaluation activities, including:
- Collection, analysis, and reponing of required data;
-Collaboration with the Commission's evaluation specialist(s) in design, implementation,
and operation of the basic evaluation system;
-Participation in in-depth evaluation of the program, if required.
The Michigan Serve-America Program proposes to collect the following data from local
grant recipients, as recommended by the Commission on National and Community Service:
1. Descriptive Information: Basic demographic data, such as age, gender, ability/disability
status, general economic status, area of residence, and number of new volunteers
involved.
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2. Service Activity: Kind of service activities, learning activities, and number of hours
engaged in each type of activity.
3. Impact on the Community: Number and characteristics of people served, and relevant
data on results, such as literacy achieved, hours of care, acres of park cleaned up;
community satisfaction about the community service activity.
4. Impact on Participants: How the behavior and attitudes of participants have changed as a
result of participation in the program.
As a standard operating procedure, the Michigan Department of Education requires its grant
recipients to submit an interim evaluation report and a final evaluation report. The reports consist of
a narrative describing such things as how well the recipient met the objectives stated in the grant
application, any obstacles met or changes needed to correct the program, and the effect of the grant
on the recipient. In the case of the Serve-America grant, recipients will also be asked to provide the
demographic data identified above.
Another standard procedure utilized by the Department is the evaluation of all its conferences and workshops. Participants are asked to rate the usefulness of session content, materials,
displays, etc., and to indicate requests for further assistance. This information is then used to design
subsequent materials and services.
In addition, the Department proposes to conduct a statewide survey of all local and intermediate school districts and key community based organizations to: (1) establish baseline data on the
number, types, and scope of existing youth community service, volunteer, and partnership programs,
and (2) determine the need for assistance in starting new programs, expanding existing ones, converting community service into service learning programs, and integrating com unity service into the
core curriculum required by Public Act 25 of 1990.
According to Conrad and Hedin, "The analysis of community service programs presents
unique problems to researchers, problems that go beyond the usual assortment of methodological
snares. The fundamental difficulty is that service is not a single, easily definable activity like taking
notes at a lecture. An act of service may be visiting an elderly person in a nursing home, clearing
brush from a mountain trail, conducting a survey of attitudes about recycling, or participating in any
of a vast array of other activities - each with different potential effects. Not only is the independent
variable - service - difficult to define, but any service activity has a wide range of plausible outcomes. This situation makes it hard to determine the appropriate dependent variable to study." The
Michigan Department of Education acknowledges the challenges implicit in the evaluation of community service programs. Therefore, it would welcome the opportunity to become part of a research
site established by the Commission on National and Community Service.
ill. REPLICABILITY
One of the easiest and most enjoyable aspects of this statewide initiative will be replicability:
the willingness and ability of the program to assist others in learning from the experiences gained
and in replicating the approach of the program in other localities. Because "reinventing the wheel"
is costly and time-consuming, the Michigan Serve-America program is designed to encourage and
promote replicability. This is achieved through the funding of Demonstration/Dissemination
Models to assist others in program development and expansion, through the inclusion of program
participants in the already existing networks of the Michigan School Volunteer Program, Partnerships for Education, and Project Outreach, through an annual awards program to recognize exceptional programs, and through the showcasing of successful and innovative programs at an annual
statewide conference.
Experts and materials from other states, particularly Minnesota, will be brought into Michigan to build and strengthen a statewide initiative. It is the intent of the program to develop local
expertise and encourage Michigan practitioners to rely upon and share information, materials, and
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expertise with each other. If service learning coordinators and practitioners are like their counterparts in school volunteer and partnership programs, sharing and networking will be commonplace
and rewarding to observe as exemplary programs are adopted and adapted in other areas of the state.
The Michigan Department of Education is committed to assist others in learning from its
experiences and replicating the approach of its programs. For example, the Department has readily
provided materials and information to other states, and even foreign countries, when they have
requested assistance with starting partnership programs. In 1990 the National Association of Partners in Education (NAPE) incorporated the Michigan Pannerships for Education Handbook into its
National Pannerships in Education Guidelines. In 1991 the University of Wisconsin-Madison
included the Handbook in an instructional manual, entitled Business and Education Partnerships: A
Module For Use in University and Staff Development Settings. The Departments of Education in
Massachusetts, illinois, Georgia, and Kentucky have also borrowed from different aspects of the
Michigan program to initiate or expand their own partnership programs.
The Michigan Department of Education proposes to: (1) infuse more of the service learning
concept into its existing materials, and (2) develop new youth community service/service learning
materials of equally high quality to encocage program replication throughout the state.
IV. SUSTAINABILITY
There are many reasons why programs begun under this grant program are likely to be
maintained well beyond the availability of federal funding.
1. The Serve-America Program for K-12 Students and Out-of-School Youth forms the
cornerstone of Michigan's State Comprehensive Plan. By instilling civic awareness and building
community-service habits among students, beginning in the elementary grades, Michigan will be
assured of a more community-oriented citizenry as these young people mature and assume adult
responsibilities. Such civic mindedness is vital to the State's ability to overcome many of the social
difficulties it currently faces, such as high unemployment, high dropout rates, drug abuse, teen
pregnancies, deterioration of the inner-cities, crime, failure to pass school millages, and low voter
turn out.
2. The State also expects to benefit economically as a result of this program. The young
people involved in service learning opportunities are expected to become better p:fepared members
of the future workforce as they see the value of, and get to use, classroom skills in real-life situations. Community service is considered a vital supplement to the formal educational program since
it provides increased and varied learning opportunities for students, many of whom need the added
motivation, the presence of positive role models, and the boost in self-esteem often available
through community service experiences.
3. There is strong and broad-based community support for and involvement in the program.
Evidence of this can be found in many places. An early 1991 Michigan State University survey of
volunteer, community service, and service learning programs in Michigan's public schools indicated
that 71.9% of the respondents were interested in starting such programs. There was standing room
only at the First Annual Michigan School Volunteer Program/Partnerships for Education Conference
held in 1991. Twenty-six Michigan communities, fifteen of which have Partnerships for Education
Programs, are currently involved in the Michigan Community Foundation Youth Initiative Project to
meet urgent local youth needs and expose young people, under age 21, to an experience in philanthropy and volunteerism. Over 30 statewide business, education, labor, and service organizations
are actively involved in Michigan's Campaign for Voluntarism to strengthen Michigan infrastructures that sustain voluntarism; to assist existing and emerging volunteer centers. and stimulate new
ones; to promote voluntarism in the workplace, in colleges, in K-12 education, and through trade
and professional associations; and to recognize exemplary volunteer efforts.
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Besides the broad base of support and involvement at the State level, the design of local
programs will also contribute to their longevity. Grant applicants will be required to have broadbased and active community involvement in designing and implementing their local community
service programs. This type of structure and involvement should lead to successful programs that
"sell themselves" as all involved, and the community at large, realize the value and benefits of such
undertakings.
4. The program will continue to exist after the expiration of the grant. This will be made
possible by several factors: the low cost of conducting the programs; the gradually increasing match
requirement that helps local applicants assume responsibility for funding the program; the small size
of the start-up and expansion grants (larger grants tend to build dependency on external sources); the
integration of service learning and community learning into the everyday fabric of organizational
structures and procedures, not as an add-on program; and the support and involvement generated by
the broad-based representation on local program advisory committees.
5. Michigan is also blessed with two major Michigan-based foundations which actively
support community service and youth volunteerism: theW. K. Kellogg Foundation and the Charles
Stewart Mott Foundation. Both foundations are represented on the Governor's Community Service
Commission. Both have played a significant role in helping Michigan build a voluntary and philanthropic system unmatched anywhere.
Many of the efforts funded by the Kellogg Foundation, such as the National Youth Leadership Council's National Service-Learning Initiative Michigan Regional Center, Michigan Into the
Streets, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, and Youth Service America's Youth Volunteer Corps of
America programs, will build expertise and long-standing structures to carry on the youth community service movement throughout the State. By supporting the development of programs aimed at
at-risk youth, community education, and intergenerational and mentoring programs, the Mott Foundation has played a major role in promoting efforts which service youth or provide youth with
service opportunities in communities all across Michigan. Its support of the National Community
Education Association since 1966 not only promotes parent and community involvement in public
education, but also supports the formation of community partnerships to address community needs
and encourages life-long learning for community members of all ages and educational backgrounds.
Continued human and financial resources will also be available from the resources generated
by the Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project of the Council of Michigan Foundations.
This five-year project (1991-1996) results from a $35 million commitment from the Kellogg
Foundation and a companion grant from the Mott Foundation to help the Council's community
foundation members (1) establish permanent and growing funds within each community to meet
urgent local youth needs and (2) build and expand the network of community foundations to cover
the State of Michigan so that every donor has access to a foundation vehicle.
6. Perhaps Michigan's best human asset to the continuation of the program is its greatest
volunteer advocate: former Governor George Romney. Governor Romney has been committed to
the concepts of volunteerism and community service throughout his life and has been recognized as
a leader in these areas at the national level. Governor Romney founded the National Volunteer
Center, currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Points of Light Foundation, is a member of
the National and Community Service Commission, co-chairs the Michigan Coordinating Committee
on Voluntarism with Michigan's former and current First Ladies. He will be spearheading, along
with current Governor Engler and other previous governors and their wives, the year-long April
1992-1993 Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism.
In conclusion, Michigan is ready to successfully implement the Serve-America Program.
However, with dramatic declines in State revenues and subsequent cutbacks in State budgets, new
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statewide initiatives such as service learning will not be possible without the resources available
through the National and Community Service Grant Program. The Governor's Community Service
Commission and the State Board of Education are confident that the Commission on National and
Community Service will look favorably upon this application and enable Michigan to become a
leader in this vital national initiative.
Please Note:
Budget Detail
A detailed budget expanding upon the allocation of funds on page 4 is being developed for
inclusion in the final document.
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Appendix A
Serve-America Leadership Resumes
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The Michigan Community Service Commission has established itself in the role of
catalyst, convener, broker, networker, and promoter for state and local community
service activities. The commission considers the following key points in it's mission:
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A call for citizens to join together to build stronger, whole communities in which
youth can grow and prosper.
A commitment to substantively involve young people in youth service policy and
community problem solving.
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A commitment to create opportunities for young people to serve in their
communities or state from the age of 5 to 25.
A commitment to build state and community service capacity by strongly
encouraging organizational collaboration and joint problem-solving (among both
public and private agencies).
Recognition that government has an essential but not exclusive role to play in
community building, and that the model for community building is the formation
of real and substantive state and local partnerships among government, business,
the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, and citizens.
A commitment to make youth service the glue in forming community
partnerships and collaborative initiatives. (Youth service, because it is disarming
and positive, is an excellent device to begin the process of collaboration. Youth
service program development becomes the first step in the state's strategic plan.
An effective youth service infrastructure will form the base for broader
community building activities.
�Elements of the Michigan Plan
During the summer, planning meetings were held to identify issues important to a
successful Michigan plan. These meetings produced the following recommendations
that we have incorporated in our state plan
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Assuring that programs are built around local community needs and interest.
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Establishing statewide training capacity in the best practices for youth service
program.
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Building on existing resources and strengths.
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Including young people and community program practitioners in policy setting
and program design.
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Building a comprehensive and coordinated statewide information clearinghouse
for programs and organizations that draws on what currently exists within
networks.
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Involving the business community.
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Ensuring that there are sufficient rewards, incentives, and recognition.
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Ensuring diversity of participants, representative of whole the community, in
programs.
Specific elements of our comprehensive Michigan plan include the commitment of the
state commission to identify and coordinate public and private funding and resources
necessary to advance the state plan. Therefore, the commission will:
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Establish a Michigan Youth Action Council (MYAC) to work in conjunction with
the state commission.
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Support workforce preparation by promoting positive productive community
problem solving roles for all youth across the state. Special attention should be
given to directly linking school age service programs and community colleges.
Community colleges should be encouraged to include service as a part of their
technical skills development programs.
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Establish unifying thematic areas for program development and capacity built
around areas of program service such as early age intervention, family support,
and intergenerational programs.
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Encourage young people to become advocates for service, volunteerism, and civic
participation in their communities.
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Coordinate program development and capacity building around the strengths and
resources of existing programs and organizations such as: The Children's
Charter, the Youth Volunteer Corps, Michigan School Volunteers, Partners in
Education, 4H, Michigan Campus Compact, Volunteer Action Center's,
Michigan Non-Profit Forum and Council of Michigan Foundations.
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Support the development of a statewide network of summer community-based and
operated youth volunteer corps programs linked in each community to (but not
necessarily run by) community colleges and other colleges, volunteer centers,
community-based service agencies, and K12 schools.
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Institute a process to unify program research and evaluation by establishing
generic standards and objectives across all youth service program areas. The
state commission will convene a research and evaluation planning meeting to set
a common evaluation framework for the state.
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Designate and promote the Michigan Campus Compact as the higher education
consortium responsible for coordinating the higher education service plan.
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Establish an in-state college service grant program administered by the MCC,
under the coordination and final review of the state commission, to supplement
MCC's current venture grants program. These state higher education grants
will give special consideration to activities in support of K-12 schools.
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Establish an in-state K-12 service grant program administered by the Michigan
State Department of Education, under the coordination and final review of the
state commission, to support community service and service learning programs
for K-12 age youth. Programs should also coordinate and cooperate with other
youth service activities in the community (particularly those linked to the state
plan) and the local Partners for Education and School Volunteer.
Clarify distinction between court-ordered service and community service. The
commission will work toward promoting a common terminology that does not
confuse community service with punishment. It will also work to establish
criteria for effective youth service programs.
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Establish a multiple tiered recognition awards program. The first tier award
would come from the state commission and be made available to all who serve in
organized youth and community service programs. The second tier award would
be a govemor's award for exemplary service. The state commission also would
actively encourage communities to develop and coordinate their own awards.
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Promote and facilitate functional partnerships in every applicable community
among Community foundations, United Ways, and Volunteer Action Centers.
These partnerships would be organized initially around youth service program
design structures.
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Our State of Generosity
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Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
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Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission
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JCPA-04
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eng
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JCPA-04_MCSC_1992_CM_1992-02-28_The-Michigan-Vision
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-02-28 commission meeting The Michigan Vision: Key Points to Consider
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-02-28 commission meeting The Michigan Vision: Key Points to Consider. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Dear Commissioner:
The attached draft proposal was recieved at 5:00p.m. in our office as we were
preparing to mail out your packets. It has been developed by the Department of
Social Services. At their request I am enclosing it for your review, but we are not
sure under which subtitle they hoped it would be eligible for funding. A staff
member from the department will be at our meeting on Friday to answer any
questions.
�TITLE D: Youth Collaborative Service Corp of Michi~ao
The state of Michigan recognizes the significance of local solutions to local problems and the
impact that young people can have in affecting local community problem solving. As a result we
propose the development of the Youth Collaborative Service Corp of Michigan. This proposal
would establish Regional Technical Teams who would assist local community collabortions in the
development of local community corps and provide ongoing assistance to localities to stregthen
existing and develop new youth service programs.
The Youth Collaborative Service Corp of Michigan would be coordinated by a program director,
who would provide overall leadership for the model and be housed in the Michigan Community
Service Commission.
The proposal would also create a standing committee of the Michigan Community Service
Commission. This standing committee would represent a broad base of statewide organizations
committed to serving youth and youth service and young people who serve and are served e.g.
CES 4-H, United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Partnerships in Education/MDE, Michigan
Campus Compact, Michigan School Volunteer Program, Michigan Nonprofit Forum, Council of
Michigan Foundations, Urban League, Volunteer Action Centers. This standing committee will be
chaired by a member of the Michigan Community Service Commission and would act as an
advisory body to the Regional Tecbincal Teams.
The Regional Technical Teams would be made up of individuals representing a wide range of skills
(including needs assesment, fundraising, grantwriting, youth development and leadership training,
volunteer adminsitration and management, cvommunication/public relations, and coaltition
building) from agencies and organizations in the region.
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�Regional Technical Teams would work with local community collaborations to develop proposals
for local community corps programs. These corps would be comprised of at least 10 individuals
(full time, part time and special senior corp members), from varied backgrounds and ages. Corp
members would be brought together to carry out the projects developed by their local community in
conjunction with the regional technical teams. Proposals would be submitted to the standing
committee which would review and make recommendations to the Commission, who would
provide fmal review and approval of local community proposals.
By encouraging local communities to come together to assess their needs and develop their
particular community projects, it is the intent of the Michigan Community Service Commission,
that local entities would have a stronger commitment to the project's success and to the ongoing
development of corp members involved in the projects. The emphasis placed on local Community
collaboration and planning and implementing local community corp would also impact favorably
the sustainability of initiatives begun under the grant
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�Involve governmental institutions, educational institutions, religious organizations, small
businesses and corporations, community based organizations, media, youth, and philanthropic
institutions in local, regional and state collaborative programming to improve the quality of life for
Michigan's youth, families and local communities.
Objectives
1.
Establish a standing committee of the Michigan Community Service Commission entitled
Youth Collaborative of Michigan. This standing committee will promote and encourage
youth community service and service to youth and families. The Committee will act in an
advisory capacity to Regional Technical Teams.
2.
Over a three year period establish 17 Regional Technical Teams (RTf) and models for local
community corps which serve youth, families and their communities.
3.
Assist at least five communities in each region to form local community collaboratives
(involving local community, youth and family agencies, organizations, businesses
educational regional institutions) to develop a local community corp.
4.
Over a three year period involve approximately 1000 Michigan citizens in full-time and parttime local community corp activities which benefit youth, their families and their
communities.
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�5.
Over a three year period involve a total of 5,000 nonparticipant youth in community service
to their local communities in projects enhancing opportunities for youth, especially those at
risk and from low income families.
6.
Over a three year period involve a total of 5,000 nonparticipant adults in community
volunteer service in their local communities in projects enhancing opportunities for youth,
especially those at risk and from low income families.
Plan Details
Youth Collaborative Standin~ Committee of the Michi~an Community Service Commission
The Michigan Community Service Commission will establish a standing committee entitled the
Youth Collaborative of Michigan (YCM). This collaborative will be comprised of representatives
of statewide organizations which work with youth volunteers and service youth and young people
who serve and are served, e.g. CES 4-H, United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Partnerships in
Education/MDE, Michigan Campus Compact, Michigan School Volunteer Program, Michigan
Nonprofit Forum, Council of Michigan Foundations, Urban League, Volunteer Action Centers,
Boy Scout, Girls Club, and YMCA
This standing committee will be chaired by a member of the Michigan Community Service
Commission and work closely with the Program Coordinator.
The YCM will act as an advisory body to the RTis and will review and make recommendations to
the Michigan Community Service Commission, regarding local community corp proposals. The
Michigan Community Service Commission will have final review and approval of all local
community corp proposals.
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�Re!Mnal Technical Team ReiUons
The State of Michigan will be divided into seventeen (17) regions for the development of Regional
Technical Teams and of local community corps and projects under Subtitle D. In year one of the
project six 6 selected regions in the state will receive funding for approximately three hundred
(300) service corps participants (total). These six regions will be chosen representing a number of
different developmental levels in the area of infrastructure and commitment to youth service
programming. The seventeen regions (17) in the state have been divided into 3 levels of
development: leader, capacity building and developmental. In the first year three (3) regions will be
chosen from the leader level, two (2) regions from the capacity building level and, one (1) region
from the developmental level. In the first year of the project, five (5) regional teams will be
formed. In years two and three, six (6) additional teams will be formed. Bringing the total number
of teams formed in three years to seventeen (17). See attached map and table.
Re~onal
Technical Teams <RID
Regional Technical Teams (RTT) will be developed in each region. These RTTs will consist of five
(5) community development professionals who have been provided release time (FfE 20%) by
their sponsoring agencies or organizations to work as part of the team. RTT members will be
monetarily compensated for the 20% FfE release time in the amount of $10,000. RTT members
will be recruited from various skill areas (e.g. needs assessment, fundraising and grantwriting,
youth
development/leadership training, volunteer administration and management,
communications/public relations, coalition building) and organizations (e.g. CES County Youth
Agents, local United Ways, Volunteer Action Centers, local and intermediate School Districts,
local Urban Leagues, local Senior Citizen Offices, local Job Training Consortiums (i.e. Private
Industry Councils), Community Foundation representatives, local .Labor representatives, County
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�DSS Volunteer Coordinators, Chamber of Commerce, local business-education Partnership
programs, local youth and other related community based agencies).
Each member of this five member team will be compensated in the amount of $10,000 for the 20%
FrE release time provided by their agency/organization (this equals a $50,000 cost per team). This
$10,000 sum will be subgranted to the team member's organization who will then in turn use this
money to pay for salary and benefits of 20% FrE of the members time from that organization.
Recruitment and selection process of RTI members still to be determined.
Responsibilities of the Regional Technical Teams will include the following:
1. Assist local communities in the development of local community corps in their respective
region.
a. Assist local communities in developing and implementing a needs assessment to
establish baseline data on community needs and priorities in the area of youth
and human services.
b. Provide workshops and technical assistance to local communities who wish to
submit an application request for a local community corp.
c. Assist local communities in the development and implementation of their local
community corp, including placement, recruitment, and training of local
community corp participants.
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�d. Work with local community corps to secure non-federal matching funds for
corp members post service benefits ($2500 for full time participants and $1000.
per part time participant). In addition, RTis will assist each local community
corp in the development of a long term plan for resource development to insure
sustainability of the project in the community.
e. Coordinate and monitor the progress of local community corps initiated in each
respective region.
f. Provide training to agencies participating in local community corps on data
collection for evaluation.
g. Serve as an initial review process for the proposals submitted from their region
for local community corps and provide recommendations to the Michigan Youth
Collaborative, a
standing committee of the Michigan Community Service
Commission, who will them make final recommendations to the Commission.
h. Provide Michigan Community Service Commission with required reports on the
progress of local community corps within each region.
2.
Assist local communities in strengthening and developing youth service
projects/programs.
a. Provide technical assistance and support to organizations and individuals
working with youth volunteers or wishing to develop youth service
projects/programs in each region on such topics as, youth recruitment, training,
orientation, reflection, recognition, liability, and fundraising.
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�b. Hold regional workshops/seminars on issues affecting the field of youth service
e.g. how to effectively work with youth volunteers, how to access other parts
of the National and Community Service Act, how to work with local education
agencies
c. Encourage collaboration and information sharing among agencies and
organizations in their respective regions.
Pro~am
Coordinator for RITs
Regional Technical Teams will be assisted and overseen by a statewide program coordinator. The
Program Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation of the program
including:
1.
Oversight and coordination of the RTf member recruitment, application and
selection process
2.
Coordinating and developing an orientation and training program for the RITs
3.
Acting as a resource for RITs (e.g. provide technical assistance and training on
resource development, volunteer administration, community collaboration)
4.
Coordinating activities among RRTs
5.
Acting as a liaison between the Youth Collaborative of Michigan Standing
Committee of the MCSC and the RITs
6.
Developing resource material to assist in the replication of the RIT and local
community corp program.
7.
Assisting with the development and implementation of the evaluation design.
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�Prowm Priorities for Local Community Corps.
1.
Projects serving youth at risk , low income and disadvantaged youth .
2.
Assisting families and communities with a large percentage of low income youth in
neighborhood improvement, community economic development or neighborhood crime
abatement projects, preparing youth for Workforce 2000 (improving educational
outcomes), creating safe and healthy lifestyles for youth and their communities (reduction
of crime and substance abuse and health risk factors), building self-esteem for youth
(participating in community service and helping others), improving the quality of
neighborhood life, building strong families.
3.
Preference will be given to those projects which involve corp members in recruiting
training and supervising youth volunteers in the types of projects identified in 1 and 2
above.
4.
Preference will be given to projects in which the local collaborative makes a commitment to
provide the non-federal post service benefit to the local corp participants.
5.
Preference will be given to projects in which the local collaborative makes a commitment to
provide operational support to local corp participants to carry out their local projects.
6.
Preference will be given to local community collaboratives which build on already existing
programs, networks or initiatives. Local community corps developed, however, can not
replace any existing programs, networks or initiatives.
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�Evaluation
1.
Measurement of project outcomes regarding specific changes in communities,
improvements in education, increased youth employment, reduced crime etc ... Quality
improvement will be measured by changes in youth employment, school performance
substance and drug use by youth, delinquency and crime by youth, teen pregnancy and
school drop-out rates.
2.
Evaluation of changes in local community corp volunteers such as..... (full time part time
and senior corp members)
3.
Testing of processes and procedures which are successful in bringing about collaboration
and community wide programming.
4.
Testing of process and procedures which are successful in involving youth in local
community service projects/programs.
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�Subtitle D: National and Community Service Corp
Budget
Yearl
NCSA
Yearl
Match
Personnel
Program Coordinator
Benefits
5 Regional Teams
( 5 part time professionals 20%
FfE @ 10,000 per members =
50,000)
40,000
13,200
250,000
Post Service Benefits
150 Fulltime members@ 2,500
7 5 part time members @ 1,000
375,000
75,000
Stipends
150 Fulltime members@ 10,000
75 special seniors @5,000
1,500,000
375,000
Operational Expenses
(includes travel, phone, mailings
copying, faxing, etc ... )
program coord.
regional teams (10,000 per team)
corp member (meals, transportation,
health insurance,supplies)
10.,000
50,000
?
Other
paid corp leaders(30 leaders)
average cost per leader $21,000
corp team training/education
expenses.( $7500/team)
Total Program Cost (estimates)
Administrative Cost( 5% of total)
Grand total
630,000
225,000
3,543,200
177,160
3,620,360
375,000
75,000
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�Youth Collaborative Service Corp of Michigan Regions
Leader ( meets 5 of 5 crtiteria)
10. Kent, Ottawa and Allegan
11. Van Buren, Cass, Berrien
12. Barry, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, St. Joseph and Branch
13. Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Hillsdale and Lenawee
14. Livingston, Washtenaw and Monroe
15. St. Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Wayne
Capacity Building (meets 3-4 of 5 criteria)
16. Genessee and Shiawassee
8. Bay, Midland and Saginaw
9. Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot and Ionia
6. Muskegon, Oceana, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Newaygo and Mecosta
2 . Marquette, Alger, Dickinson, Menominee, Delta and Schoolcraft
3 . Luce, Mackinac and Chippewa
Developmental (meets 2-3 of 5 criteria)
1. Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga, Ontonagon, Gogebic, and Iron
4. Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Wexford, Manistee, Benzie, Grand
Traverse, and Leelanau
5. Cheboyban, Presque Isle, Alpena, Montmorency, Otsego, Crawford, Odcoda, and Alcona
7 . Roscommon, Ogemaw, Iosco, Arenac, Gladwin, and Clare
17. Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Lapeer
Criteria:
United Way that raises over $100,000
Volunteer Center
Community Foundation
Michigan Campus Compact Member School
4-H Youth Program
�NOTE: Regions are based on Service Delivery Areas as assigned by the Department of Labor
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Title
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Our State of Generosity
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Description
An account of the resource
Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
Coverage
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1968-2014
Source
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
Publisher
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
Contributor
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Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission
Identifier
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JCPA-04
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eng
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JCPA-04_MCSC_1992_CM_1992-02-28_Youth-Collaborative-Service-Corp-of-MI-Draft-Proposal
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-02-28 commission meeting Youth Collaborative Service Corp of Michigan draft proposal
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-02-28 commission meeting Youth Collaborative Service Corp of Michigan draft proposal. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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Text
Language
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49445
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1992-02-28
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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROJECT - YES
A Basic Skills, Work Experience, Secondary
Education Project Proposal Submitted for
Funding under the National and Community
Service Grant Programs.
Submitted by:
Michigan Department of Social Services
�Youth Employment Services Project - YES
YES is a work experience project which focuses on the attainment
of secondary education and basic work skills for youth 14 through
18 years of age.
Eligibility is limited to youth whose parent
or parents are receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children
(AFDC) .
YES is a voluntary program that makes a long term
investment in young people and
assists in breaking the welfare
dependency cycle.
Project Objectives
The objectives of YES are to:
1)
Emphasize the importance of education.
Participation is
limited to those who are full-time students in the
current academic year and who intend to return to school
in the fall as full-time students.
2)
Provide intensive paid public service work experience and
training services to all eligible participants to:
Assist them in obtaining valuable work experience
Prepare them to enter the world of work with
marketable skills.
3)
Assist youth in developing competitive skills so they can
compete in the job market.
The project will operate year-round with both an in-school and
out-of-school component.
The in-school component will focus on
providing participant with the educational background needed to
secure entry-level employment.
The out-of-school component will
provide participant with basic work skills through paid public
service work experience.
In-School Component
The project will work closely with public school districts to
ensure that participating students develop a firm educational
foundation consisting of:
Basic Skills:
listening;
Reading,
Thinking skills:
decisions,
solve
creatively; and
writing,
mathematics,
speaking and
Knowing how to learn, reason, make
think
and
conceptualize
problems,
Personal
qualities:
Responsibility,
sociability, self-management and integrity.
self-esteem,
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Project efforts will be concentrated to ensure that participant
students develop compentency in the following areas:
Resources:
work;
Allocating
time,
money,
materials,
space and
Interpersonal skills:
Working on teams, teaching others,
serving customers, leading and negotiating;
Information: Acquiring, evaluating, organizing and communicating information, including using computers;
Systems: Understanding, designing, monitoring and improving
social, organizational and technological systems; and
Technology:
Selecting,
tools and technology.
using
and
maintaining
equipment,
Out-of School Component
Participants will be placed in public and private nonprofit
agencies for up to 32 hours per week during the summer and up to
8 hours per week during the school year.
Fewer hours can be
assigned. Participants will be employed and paid by the employing
agency which will then be reimbursed by the Department.
YES participants will be assigned to work with a job coach to
help them succeed in school and on the job. Job coaches will be
assigned to work with approximately 70-90 YES participants. Job
Coaches will work closely with Assistance Payments and MOST staff
as an essential support team to coordinate, direct, and monitor
the activities of YES participants assigned to their caseloads.
Yes Staff
Two levels of staff are employed by the YES Project:
1.
2.
Job Coaches and
Michigan Opportunity and Skills Training (MOST) Services
workers.
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Job Coaches Duties
Job Coaches have responsibility at the case/participant level.
Duties include:
Participation in assessments
Plan (EDP) process
and
Employment
Development
Making participant assignments (as specified in the EDP)
Monitoring participant attendance
Processing supportive services payments
Seeking specific jobs and paid work experience for specific
participants
Assisting in good cause determinations
Acting as an advocate for participants.
MOST Worker Responsibility
The MOST worker has project development and caseload management
responsibility. Responsibilities include:
Participant assessment
Development of the EDP
Determining compliance and noncompliance
Determining good cause
Counseling
Generalized job development
Project planning and coordination
Developing and monitoring community service job sites
Public relations.
Additional responsibilities include developing and coordinating
YES services and projects with MESC, JTPA, public schools,
nonprofit and public employers and other community agencies.
Training Allowance
The training allowance is paid for public services work
experience and is the minimum wage times the hours worked up to a
maximum of 32 hours per week.
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Training allowances from YES are to be excluded in determining
AFDC eligibility or benefit levels for the participant and other
individuals living in the home.
FICA and Workers Compensation
The Department of Social Services or other appropriate State
Departments will pay the employer's share of the participant's
FICA and will provide Worker's Compensation coverage.
Employment Development Plan Process
This component has three parts which consists of:
1.
2.
3.
Introduction to YES,
Assessment, and
EDP
Introduction to YES informs the participant about the project and
explains rights and responsibilities.
The appraisal assessment follows the introduction and determines
the participant's interests, skills, and services needs.
The EDP is a mutually developed plan which identifies the steps
the participant and agency will take to achieve success. An
Employment Development Plan (EDP) will be completed for each YES
participant.
Guided by the EDP, participants are assigned to
subsequent components or activities which assist in insuring
their successful placement in a work experience job.
Work Experience
Purpose: To provide participants with paid work experience that
will help them:
Secure, maintain or upgrade job skills,
Gain a better understanding of the employer-employee
relationship,
Develop good work habits and attitudes, and
Gain work experience
service work.
while
performing
useful
public
This component also provides income to the YES participant.
Satisfactory compliance is defined by the Work Experience site
employer. Earnings are dependent upon hours worked up to a
maximum of 32 hours per week. YES participants may be terminated
for failure to perform.
Only public and private nonprofit agencies may serve as Public
Service Job sites.
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Work Experience sites which are involved in political, electoral,
or partisan activities are not allowed.
The job sites will provide reasonable working conditions and must
not be in violation of applicable federal, State or local health
and safety standards.
In-School and Out-of-School Supplemental Activities
In addition to the regular curriculum of secondary education and
the paid work experience component, supplemental activities may
be assigned. These activities can be provided during the school
year or during the summer break.
Close coordination with existing school drop out prevention
initiatives will be maintained.
Job Readiness and Life Skills
These activities are appropriate for participants who
require special services before they can participate in other YES
components.
Job Readiness services will include individual or group
counseling to help participants establish or reinforce selfconfidence, social interaction skills and time management. Job
Readiness is also appropriate for participants who need help to
eliminate hostility, passivity or stress.
Life Skills training sessions may be provided to YES
participants. Each session shall consist of lectures,
discussions, and instruction in:
Self awareness
Communication skills
Personal carejhealthjWellness
Money management
Decision making
How to dress for success
Job Club
Purpose: To provide participants with job seeking instructions
to enable them to seek, obtain and retain employment. Job Club
provides participants with group job-seeking instructions and job
search.
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Job Club activities will include:
Instruction in job search methods.
Preparation of resumes.
Development of job leads.
Techniques for job interviews and follow-up.
Assistance with job search.
Contact with employers.
Job Development and Placement
Purpose: To provide individuals who have completed high school
and are job ready with an intensive placement effort which will
enable them to obtain unsubsidized employment. Placement
activitiy follows graduation from high school, and an assessment
of the participant's skills, and an analysis of labor market
characteristics.
Assignment Criteria.
Individuals who do not appear to require
additional training, education, or other services to obtain
employment, but do need assistance in finding suitable
employment.
Component Standards. Special emphasis is to be placed on
matching a participant's job interests, skills, education,
work experience and long-range goals with specific occupational
requirements.
This includes:
Individual consultation with job developer(s).
Employability plan recommendations.
Proficiency testing as necessary.
Labor market analysis.
Job openings reviewed for appropriateness in meeting
individual needs.
Participant follow-up assistance.
Employer incentives (i.e., TJTC certification).
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Supportive Services
Supportive services are provided or purchased to enable
participants to pursue education, training and employment.
Eligibility for supportive services begins on the date the YES
services case is opened.
Supportive Services are authorized by the MOST worker on the
EDP.
Counseling
Counseling will be provided to assist participants in making
realistic placement choices and to resolve interpersonal and
social interaction problems.
Counseling strengthens an individual's feelings of selfworth and
enables them to overcome fear of failure.
Medical Services
Medicaid will be provided to participants.
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Testing
(EPSDT) program can provide physicals for YES participants
who have Medicaid coverage.
Participation
Participants will take part in assigned activities and accept
sui table placements, unless they can show good cause why they
should not participate.
The activities may include school-based
activities and educational activities conducted outside of the
school.
Participants must meet time and attendance requirements of all
components.
A service provider must notify the Job Coach of a
YES participant who is not maintaining attendance or not making
satisfactory progress.
The Job Coach will use this information
for follow-up, case documentation and participant monitoring.
Participants may request a review of their assignment and other
decisions that affect them and will be informed of their right to
resolution process.
Dispute resolution is negotiated among the participant, the Job
Coach, and the MOST worker.
The MOST worker is responsible for
deciding the issue.
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Non Participation
If a YES participant refuses without good cause to continue the
assignment,
failure to participate is established and the
participant will be dropped from the project.
This will result
in the loss of: 1. the training allowance,
2. paid work
experience, and 3. any paid supportive services being provided.
YES participants may be dropped from the project if they:
Exhibit disruptive behavior that prevents other participants
from pursuing their assignments.
Fail to appear for scheduled appointments or meetings.
State verbally, or in writing,
wishes to participate in YES.
that he or she no
longer
Refuse to accept a work experience placement or complete job
applications as required.
Refuse to appear for a scheduled
job interview.
Reduce hours of employment.
Threaten or physically abuse staff or fellow participants.
Quit a job.
�Annual YES Project Budget
Participant Training Allowances for 875 Participants
$ 1,326
8 hoursjweek for 39 weeks @ $4.25 per hour =
+ 1,768
32 hoursjweek for 13 weeks @ $4.25 per hour =
3,094
Per participant cost
X
875
Number of participants
$2,707,250
Total participant cost
207,105
Employers share of FICA @ .0765
Participant Travel Costs
$20 for first 2 week bus passes
$17,500
Staff Administrative Costs
12 Job Coaches @ 31,539
$378,473
3 MOST Workers @ 34,157
$102,471
2 Supervisors @ 42,009
$ 84,018
3 Clerical @ 28,706
$ 86,117
Staff Fringes @ 33%
$214,856
Staff CSS&M
$
staff Travel
$ 28,350
7,500
Subtotal Direct Costs
$3,833,640
Administrative Overhead Costs
$
Total Project Cost
$4,025,322
191,682
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MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION
AGENDA
March 27, 1992
New Detroit
719 Griswold
Detroit, Michigan
10:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M.
I.
Call to order
II.
Approval of Minutes of February 28, 1992 Meeting
III.
Status of Commission Membership Opening and Resignation
IV.
New Detroit- Presentation by Commissioner Paul Hubbard
V.
Public Comments
VI.
Presentation from FERA- Regarding Evaluation of Youth
Service Michigan
VII. Overview of Final State Application
VIII. Next Steps for Commissioners
1. Operating Procedures
2. Next Priorities
IX.
Presentation on Youth Advisory Council Development
X.
Other Items
XI.
Next Meeting date and Place:
May 22, 1992 at Central Michigan University
Please Note: No meeting in April1992.
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517 373 4977
MAR 18, 1992
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Formative Evaluation Reaearch Aaaoclatea
303 North Main, Suite 300A
Ann Artlor, Ml 48104
313/994-9060
TO;
Ms. Diana Algr'l
Michigan Communit
FROM:
John A. Seeler--.---uJ
DATE:
March 18, 1992
FAX: 313/99+9088
SUBJICTa
Service commission
Bvaluation Desiqn for Youth service America••
Jtallogq Grant
Backqroun4. Youth Service America (YSA) received a
K. Kellogg grant in the Fall of 1991 to provide
assistance to the state of Michigan in its efforts to
develop a community service commission. As part of that
grant YSA contracted with FERA (Formative Evaluation
Research Associates, Inc.) of Ann Arbor, Michigan to
provide evaluation services.
w.
FERA is a firm with twenty years of experience
evaluating educational ana social programs. We have
evaluated the Michigan Neighborhood corps, the Michigan
Civilian Conservation Corps, the Council of Michigan
Founaation's Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project
and other youth related service and employment training
projects.
!valuation Purposes. The purposes of the evaluation are to: 1) describe Youth Service America's role
in the development ot a state-wide plan in Michigan for
youth service; 2) identify lessons learned from the
experience; and 3) develop recommendations related to
the future direction ot the Michigan community Service
Commission.
Bva1uation Questions.
John A. S.eley, Ph.D.
President
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What has been accomplished as a result of the
Kellogq grant?
•
What role has Youth Service America played in
the development and support of the Michigan
Community service commission?
•
How helpful has it been to have an outside
agency (Youth Service America) facilitating
the development of a State-wide vision for
youth service?
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Philanthropy and Society
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Michigan
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COVER SHEET
0
Name of State
MICHIGAN
0
Lead Agency submitting application
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan Department of Labor
0
Name, address & phone number of contact person
Ms. DianaAlgra, Executive Director
Michigan Community Service Commission
Olds Plaza Bldg., 4th Floor
P.O. Box 30015
l.ansing, Michigan 48909
(517) 335-4295
0
Programs included in consolidated application
1.
2.
3.
4.
0
Serve-America
Higher Education Innovative Projects
American Conservation and Youth Service Corps
National and Community Service
Total funds requested for each program
1.
Serve-America - $800,000
2.
Higher Education Innovative Projects • $500,000
3.
American Conservation and Youth Service Corps A. State Operated $799,965
B. Subgrantee Program $546,000
4.
National and Community Service - $3,287,138
�Part VI - Forms
Budget Totals
Please include this Budget Totals Page in the Application Materials.
Funds
Requested
from the
Other
+
Commission
Federal
=
Total
Federal
State/Local/
Private
+
Funds
=
Total
Program
Funding
I
Funds Expected to Be
Requested from the
Commission
I
Year 2
Year3
1$
900,000
700,000
500,000
500,000
State Program Totals
A. Serve-America
0 Operating (or)
0 Planning
B. Higher Education Innovative Projects
$
800,000
93,035
893,035
4,248
500,000
0
500,000
500,000
1,000,000 I
490,000
1,835,965
426,250
2,262,215 I 1,509,765 1,782,765
0
3,287,138
350,000
3,637,138
5,065,460 4,540,626
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$ 7 975 225 7, 523L391
C. Conservation and Youth Service Corps 1, 345,965
D. National and Community Service
TOTAL
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3,287,138
$ 5t933tl03
897,283
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�THE MICHIGAN VISION
... Service originally was intended to mean work or a duty performed for others. But for
me, in my own experiences, volunteerism has been a gift that was given to me. I find it
ironic that the majority of times I've gone to help someone, they have helped me more,
they have shown me more, they have taught me more, and in essence they have given me
much more. Sometimes people ask me why I put so much time into it Because sometimes
the problems in society seem so immense - that there is no way out and there are no
solutions to be found. And I realize that sometimes the problems seem unsolvable. But then
you imagine the way you would like society to be ideally. Ideally, we would all like a
society where no one goes hungry, where there is a home for everyone, where a man is
treated as a man and not by the color of his skin, where drugs have no place, where
children grow up believing in others and believing in themselves, where education is
looked upon not as a luxury- but a necessity, where crime has no place, and no one needs
to commit a crime for a meal or for the need to get ahead, where corruption and dishonesty
have no place, and where people can live and not struggle. Idealism. So you work for
idealism. You believe in idealism. And you practice idealism. And you learn that reaching
for idealism is practical. And with time, and with a little care, you begin to see a little bit of
light for places, before you found only darkness. And then soon you will find idealism is
not only practical- but it is a reality.
Mala Mirchandani, Student Community Service Award Recipient, Michigan Campus
Compact Annual Conference, March 6, 1992
This statement eloquently summarizes Michigan's vision: through service we will gain more than we give
and we will make our communities a better place to live. Some might say the critical human, educational,
environmental and public safety needs, especially those relating to poverty, which challenge the state of
Michigan preclude us from reaching our vision. Like most industrial states, Michigan has been hit hard by
the continuing national recession and its dependence on the crippled auto industry and related businesses.
The recent string of announcements by General Motor's regarding plant closings in Michigan pointedly
demonstrate that the worst is far from over. At 9% unemployment rates in Michigan continues to exceed
the national average of 7.3%. One of every four Michigan students drop out of school; illiteracy and low
educational attainment across all ages present staggering challenges statewide. Hunger, homelessness and
poverty in Michigan remain an appalling reality. Today in Michigan, there are an estimated 90,000
homeless people and more than 300,000 households are in imminent danger of joining these ranks .
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According to the Federal government definition of poverty, 31% of black and 9.1 % of white families
officially subsist below that level. Of particular concern are the children who are affected by poverty, and
the common characteristics they share. The proportion of children living in female-headed families more
than doubled between 1960 and 1984. And while the proportion increased for both black and white
families, the net result is that nearly half of the black children now live in households headed by women
and most of these households live in poverty, relying on public assistance as their primary source of
income.
High rates of teen sexual activity result in teenage pregnancy rates of 12.3% and an increasing risk of aids
to Michigan youth. High levels of substance abuse in the state impairs the health of those who abuse them
and imposes a heavy cost on individuals and families . Crime and gang violence is epidemic and in urban
communities results in disproportionate and oftentimes senseless loss of life. According to the Michigan
Child Mortality Review Board, homicide is the leading cause of death for children, especially among
young black males in urban settings, who are more likely to die from gunshot wounds than from all
natural causes combined.
The Great Lake state suffers from more than these critical and interrelated human, educational and public
safety needs. Our cities and municipalities face infrastructure deterioration, our housing stock is in need
rehabilitation, our urban centers need reforestation and our parks, recreational areas and wildlife habitat
need stabilization and upgrading in order to protect the environment and natural resources of the state.
While startling, these statistics are only manifestations of underlying needs facing communities - the need
to belong and a sense of self control and community empowerment. A whole generation of young people
are growing up with no purpose and no hope. Young people must be given the tools to lead a better life;
they must be given a sense of importance and self worth. Community service coupled with existing
resources available through the whole spectrum of federal programming support, state initiatives,
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educational/training resources, philanthropic, religious organizations and the array of social human and
service agencies has the potential to create and implement new and innovative approaches to solving these
problems. Community service can provide the mechanism for reversing the cycle of hopelessness and
despair among our youth. We must give hope back to our children.
In this world of the same old solutions to the same old problems we have committed ourselves to taking a
different path. We have taken to heart the notion that government must work in concert with education (K12 and higher education), business, community based organizations, philanthropy, religious organizations
and most importantly our youth. Community service offers us one way in which to bring all of these
entities together. The state especially sees the benefits that service can provide for our youth, both in the
form of self esteem and in the form of better communities. This is not a commitment the state takes lightly.
Youth service is not just a concept in Michigan, but a reality. The state has proved itself a leader in the
development of youth service programs and policy in every stream of service. A multitude of model
programs from K-12, collegiate, corps and community based organizations abound within the state 's
borders.
At the K-12 level students, including at risk students, are benefitting from community service. Detroit
Public Schools, one of the largest public school systems in the nation requires community service for
graduation. In Muskegon, students can take a community service and social issues class for credit.
Teachers in Bloomfield Hills are integrating service into their curriculum; students in child development
classes use their knowledge to create age appropriate christmas stockings for children at the local homeless
shelter. In Forest Hills since the initiation of their volunteer program over 600 students representing 1/3 of
the total student body have performed service to their community. In Midland last year 268 11th grade
history students performed 2,872 hours of service as part of their class.
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Recognition of Michigan's commitment to school based programs has come in many forms. The
Minnesota based National Youth Leadership Council is in the process of establishing a K-12 Service
Learning Center in the state and will be working closely with three "generator" schools, one each in Grand
Rapids, Marquette and Bloomfield Hills . Grand Rapids is also the site one of the Closeup
Foundation/Constitutional Rights Foundation Active Citizenship Today (ACT) models. Through this
project community service and the study of public policy will be integrated into the social studies
curriculum.
Michigan has also been a leader in providing both summer and full-time corp opportunities. In the early
1980's Michigan pioneered one of the first statewide summer youth corps, which has been considered a
national model. The knowledge and expertise gained from this program has made Michigan a leader in the
field. Corps continue to provide youth in Michigan a unique opportunity to serve their communities. The
state has developed an innovative statewide summer residential Youth Environmental Education Service
Corps which will work closely with young people who are economically and educationally disadvantaged.
In Flint 1 of 12 national model Urban Corps Expansion Projects is in place providing youth with an urban
corp experience. In Battle Creek, Marquette and Detroit young people age 14-18 participate in summer
Youth Volunteer Corps. These sites are three of eleven nationwide. By the end of this year it is expected
that two more Youth Volunteer Corps sites, Flint and Grand Rapids, will be operational. In addition,
Grand Rapids is in the process of developing a program based on the Boston City Year model.
At the collegiate level the state continues to be a national leader. In 1989 leaders from higher education in
the state and the philanthropic community (including W.K. Kellogg, Kresge and the Council of Michigan
Foundations) established the Michigan Campus Compact (MCC). MCC is one of the most successful
coalitions of colleges and universities in the nation committed to promoting collegiate service. It has served
to bring together both member and nonmember public and private, two year and four year institutions
around the issue of service. Through technical assistance, publications, meetings, seminars, conferences
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and grants, the Compact has provided leadership and expertise to higher learning institutions in the state
and across the country. Complimenting MCC, has been the Campus Outreach Opportunity League' s Into
the Streets program. Designated the model state for the program, 13 Michigan schools, representing 13%
of those participating nationally, took part in Into the Streets 1991. Individual campus programs at public,
private and community colleges in Michigan have produced models for other institutions of higher learning
to follow.
· Community based organizations continue to play a key role in the development of a strong statewide youth
service movement. There are currently 18 volunteer centers in Michigan which provide invaluable
assistance in working with young people in our communities. Volunteer centers in Southwest Michigan,
Alpena and Battle Creek have developed unique programs which connect young people with the service
opportunities. United Ways have also taken the lead in developing Youth Cares programs. The United
Way Youth Cares program in Kalamazoo has been recognized as a national model. The Michigan
Nonprofit Forum (MNF) continues to provide invaluable support. An alliance of all nonprofits in the state,
the MNF through its coordinating committee on volunteerism will be kicking off the year of the volunteer
in April. Through this campaign MNF will be highlighting not only community service in general, but
service performed by the states young people. Michigan 4-H continues to provide expertise in youth
development and leadership training. Through its youth programs 4-H has involved volunteers in
providing a positive, experiential, educational opportunity for and with youth.
Integral to Michigan 's status as a leader in the field of youth service has been the support of the
philanthropic community. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the second largest private foundation in the
world, has played a significant role in helping Michigan build a voluntary and philanthropic system
unmatched anywhere in the nation. There has been a longstanding recognition by the Foundation that good
citizenship requires voluntary community service, especially for our youth. In 1988 the Foundation
committed itself to a 20 year program aimed at three localities in the state Calhoun County, Alger and
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Marquette Counties, and northern Detroit. Through this initiative the Foundation hopes to discover what
makes "our kids get better." This is the kind of commitment to youth that will allow Michigan to continue
developing innovative and creative strategies to meet community needs and provide opportunities for
young people to be involved their communities.
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has also played a major role in promoting efforts which service
youth or provide youth with service opportunities. The Foundation has encouraged the development of
community foundations, philanthropic membership opportunities and worked to strengthen the nonprofit
sector, especially in the state of Michigan. In addition, the Foundation has supported the development of
programs aimed towards at-risk youth, community education and intergenerational and mentoring
programs.
Michigan is also blessed with a well developed community foundation system- 10% of all community
foundations in the nation are in the Michigan. These local resources through their grantmaking have been
instrumental in the development of youth service programs in the state. The impact of community
foundations is expected to increase significantly in the next several years. The Council of Michigan
Foundations (CMF) through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will provide $33 million in
endowments to community foundations to meet urgent local needs. As part of the grant community
foundations will form youth advisory councils and provide youth with experience in needs assessment,
fundraising and grant making. This combination of local endowed community funds for youth needs and
the exposure of youth to philanthropy on a statewide level is matched no where in the nation.
These and other initiatives have placed Michigan on the cutting edge of the youth service movement (See
Appendix A for a more detailed descriptions of these and other initiatives). As resources dwindle and
needs skyrocket the youth service movement in Michigan has begun to recognize the need for the
development of a statewide agency to coordinate and provide leadership across the four streams of service
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and the development of a comprehensive youth service plan. How can institutions of higher education and
K-12 institutions work together? How can K-12 and corps work together? How can we make sure that
every youth in the state of Michigan has access to a service opportunity and that all youth are made to feel
members of their community?
In early 1991 these very questions were being asked in Michigan. In April, under the auspices of theW.
K. Kellogg Foundation and the Michigan Campus Compact (MCC), a meeting was held of Kellogg
grantees in the area of Volunteerism and Philanthropy which dealt with youth. This meeting brought
together community based organizations, K-12 educators, institutions of higher learning and others to
share information on their programs; to begin the process of making connections across the streams of
service. In late spring Youth Service America (YSA) received a grant from theW. K. Kellogg Foundation
to facilitate the development of a youth service policy framework in the state of Michigan. The grant
enabled YSA in cooperation with the MCC, the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF), the Michigan
Nonprofit Forum (MNF) and the Michigan State Board of Education to sponsor a two day planning
conference on youth service in Michigan. This conference hosted, by the MCC, brought together over 125
individuals from across Michigan representing young people, K-12 education, higher education, full-time
service and conservation corps, community based organizations, and state officials.
The conference served to crystalize interest in youth service, identify important planning issues and engage
program participants, managers and advocates in youth service policy developments. Interested conference
participants attended two subsequent planning meetings in July. The CMF hosted the second meeting and
the MNF the third. The meetings produced planning recommendations and a framework for youth service
in Michigan (See Appendix B).
At the second meeting in July, Michelle Engler, First Lady of Michigan, announced the intention of the
Governor to form the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC). This announcement was
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received positively by those in the field and participants of the summer meetings expressed their interest
and commitment to support, advise and assist the Commission in its activities. Also in attendance at the
first July meeting was a representative from the Points of Light Foundation. Impressed by Michigan's
commitment to service and the kinds of youth service activities in the state, the Points of Light Foundation
designated Michigan one of four locations nationwide to pilot their new Youth Engaged in Service (YES)
Ambassador program. The YES Ambassador program has selected two youth from the state to challenge
their peers to engage in service aimed at serious social issues and to stimulate the creation of opportunities
and support necessary to make that service meaningful. Since their placement in Michigan the YES
Ambassadors have provided an invaluable link between local, state and national initiatives.
In October, 1991 MCSC was officially created by Governor John Engler by Executive Order 1991-25 (see
Appendix C). The Commission was given the broad mission of developing a statewide service movement,
which would focus initially on youth and was designated the state's lead agency in preparing an
application to the National and Community Service Commission. The MCSC is currently composed of 21
members representing a broad base constituency that includes, community based organizations, higher
education institutions, K-12, young people, organized labor, small businesses, corporations, and
philanthropic institutions (see Appendix D). The Commission is also ethnically and geographically diverse
in nature. The Commission is chaired by First Lady Michelle Engler who has taken an active role in the
Commission and the promotion of its mission and is directed by Diana Rodriguez Algra (see Appendix E
for Ms. Algra's resume).
The Commission is building upon already existing initiatives. To maximize resources in the state, MCSC
is acting as a mechanism to encourage organizational collaboration and joint problem solving among public
and private agencies. The Commission recognizes government as an essential, but not exclusive partner in
building effective community coalitions around local community needs . Real and substantive state and
local partnerships among government, business, philanthropy, nonprofits and citizens must be formed if
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�we are to make a difference. Michigan is dedicated to working with young people and communities to
develop local solutions to local problems. To realize this mission, the MCSC is acting as a catalyst,
convener, broker, networker and promoter for state and local community service initiatives. As the
umbrella agency for community service in Michigan, the Commission is bringing current and future
initiatives together to create innovative solutions to local problems.
Integral players in this vision have been young people. While many of the problems facing communities
affect youth directly, rarely are they encouraged to contribute in the development of solutions. The state
has made a substantive commitment to involve young people in the development of youth service policy
and community problem solving. We firmly believe that there is no limit to what young people can do
They are an essential resource that our society and communities must call upon as we seek to meet
pressing local needs. Young people were a vital part of the meetings which led to the formation of the
Commission (see Appendix B for listing of youth participants in summer meetings) and they continue to
be central in the Commission's proceedings. Currently two young people serve on the Commission and
we plan to increase this number (see Appendix D). The Commission has also had the benefit of working
closely with the two Points of Light Foundation YES Ambassadors. These young people have been able to
provide MCSC with the knowledge they have gained from their work in the state. The Commission is
developing other strategies which will ensure a strong and effective youth voice in Commission business.
These include the development of a statewide youth body on community service and youth issues (see
Appendix F), and the development and implementation of a mentoring program which will pa1r
Commissioners with youth in their locality.
The MCSC has also taken the lead in developing a comprehensive plan on youth service, which includes
the state's application to the Commission on National and Community Service. In developing the plan, the
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identified the following elements as integral to the development of a successful comprehensive plan:
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Programs must be built around local community needs and interests.
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Young people and community program practitioners must be involved in policy development and
program design.
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Programs must be representative of their communities; diversity of participants is essential.
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Programs must be built on existing resources and strengths.
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The business community must be involved.
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A statewide training capacity in the best practices for youth service programs must be developed.
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A comprehensive and coordinated statewide information clearinghouse for programs and
organizations that draws on what currently exists within networks must be created.
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Development of sufficient rewards, incentives and recognition to promote service.
In light of the above elements a comprehensive plan for youth service which recognizes the dynamic nature
of the field has been developed. The initiatives outlined below reflect the state's commitment to ensure that
every young person has access to the opportunity to serve. In meeting this objective during the course of
the next three years the MCSC will:
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Encourage young people to become advocates for service, volunteerism, and civic participation in
their communities. One strategy will be to establish a statewide youth body on community service.
This youth body will act as a standing committee of the Commission and will create a network of
youth across the streams of service and ensure that young people will continue to play a role in the
development of youth service policy.
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Establish a multi-tier recognition/awards program. The first tier award will come from the state
commission and be made available to all who serve in organized youth and community service
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programs. The second tier award will be a Governor's award for exemplary service. The state
commission will also encourage local communities to develop and coordinate their own awards
programs.
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Promote and facilitate functional partnerships among appropriate organizations in every Michigan
community. These partnerships will be organized initially around youth service program design
structures.
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Coordinate program development and capacity building around the strengths and resources of
existing programs and organizations such as: Michigan 4-H, Michigan Campus Compact, National
Youth Leadership Council's Service Learning Center, Michigan School Volunteers Program,
Partnerships in Education, Volunteer Centers of Michigan, Michigan Nonprofit Forum, the
Council of Michigan Foundations, Community Action Agencies and Private Industry Councils.
The state will also strive to establish unifying thematic areas for program development and capacity
building around service needs such as early age intervention, family support, and intergenerational
programs.
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Identify and help coordinate public and private funding sources necessary to advance youth
service.
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Establish a state clearinghouse on service and volunteerism drawing upon the resources of the
Michigan Campus Compact, Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Non Profit Forum,
Michigan Departments of Education and Labor, and Cooperative Extension 4-H, or facilitate the
development of clearinghouses within each stream of youth service.
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Establish a statewide training model in youth service, in coordination with the clearinghouse,
utilizing the resources of such organizations as the National Youth Leadership Council' s Michigan
Service Learning Center, Michigan 4-H, High Scope Educational/Research Foundation, Volunteer
Centers of Michigan, and the Michigan Campus Compact. Training will be made available to youth
and adult volunteers, educators, corps members, state agency representatives, community leaders
and other who are interested in the field of community service and service learning.
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Establish a common terminology for youth service e.g clarify distinction between court-ordered
service and community service.
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Establish principles for effective youth service programs which incorporate a service learning
philosophy and ensure that youth have a meaningful service experience.
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Institute a process to unify program data collection and evaluation by establishing standards and
objectives across all youth service program areas (See Appendix G for a more detailed description
of evaluation).
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Establish an in-state K-12 service grant program administered by the Michigan State Department of
Education in conjunction with the Commission, to support community service and service learning
programs for K-12 age youth. Program design specifications will include stipend support for a
teacher and or community based coordinator, be intended to integrate service learning into specific
content curriculum or meet community needs. Programs will also coordinate and cooperate with
other youth service activities in the community (particularly those linked to the state plan) and the
local Partnership for Education and the Michigan School Volunteer Program (See also Subtitle
B1).
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Ensure that the activities of the state commission are coordinated with the Michigan 2000
Excellence in Education Committee. For instance, because citizenship education is part of the
national educational goals, the commission will encourage the Committee to adopt community
service and service learning as an important component in the Michigan New American Schools
model.
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Support workforce preparation by promoting positive productive community problem solving roles
for all youth across the state. Special attention will be given to directly linking school age service
programs and community colleges. Community colleges should be encouraged to include service
as a part of their technical skills development programs.
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Establish the Governor's Youth Environmental Education Corps, a residential rural and non
residential urban summer youth corps program, which will be administered through the Job
Training Partnership Act network. (See also Subtitle C).
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Facilitate the development of a Michigan "City Year" model from a combination of philanthropic,
and business funds. Initial discussions have begun in the City of Grand Rapids and the state will
continue to assist the development of this project. The state would also like to see the model
replicated in one other Michigan community during the next four years.
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Establish Michigan CARES (Communities and Resources Engaged in Service) a program designed
to encourage youth and adults to participate in implementing and evaluating service projects which
respond to local community needs. This innovative model encourages and assists local community
collaborations in the development of community service action teams (CSAT), made up of part
time, full time and senior corp members, and provides ongoing assistance to localities in the
upkeep of these CSATs. Through this model to state seeks to strengthen existing and develop new
community service initiatives aimed at youth.
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Support the development of a statewide network of summer community-based and operated youth
volunteer corps programs and full-time urban corps linked in each community to community-based
organizations, K-12 education, and higher education (See also Subtitle C).
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Designate and promote the Michigan Campus Compact as the higher education consortium
responsible for coordinating a higher education service plan.
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Establish an in-state college service grant program administered by the MCC, under the
coordination and final review of the state commission, to augment MCC's current venture grant
program. These grants will give special consideration to higher education projects with partner
with or impact K-12 schools. In addition, a Michigan Resource Service Center housed at the
Michigan Campus Compact will be developed to facilitate leadership training for higher education
participants, to develop service learning resources and to disseminate materials from the collegiate
field (See also Subtitle B2).
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�CONCLUSION
... to restore Michigan's full promise, we must also restore that most central of all
characteristics of human achievement: the need for individuals to commit themselves to
improving their own lives and communities.
Governor John Engler, 1991 State of the State Address
Michigan is committed to individuals, especially our youth, improving themselves and their communities
through service. While ambitious, the implementation of a coordinated and comprehensive plan which will
provide all young people in Michigan access to service opportunities will help us meet this goal. Through
these coordinated initiatives, the state believes it will establish habits of service that will continue
throughout one's lifetime and help address local community needs.
The Michigan Community Service Commission is committed to acting as a catalyst, convener, broker,
networker and promoter to bring this about. The Commission is uniquely suited to the task. The
Commission itself is the outcome of the collaborative efforts of individuals in K-12 education, higher
education, corps, philanthropy, religious organizations, community based organizations, small
businesses, organized labor, and corporations, as the events leading to the formation of the Commission
attest. Since its creation, the Commission has continued to bring Michigan's citizens together around the
creation of a comprehensive youth service plan and the state's application to the Commission on National
and Community Service (see Appendix H).
The MCSC has taken steps to ensure that coordination and collaboration will continue to occur across the
streams of youth service. The Commission has developed two standing committees: 1) Community
Collaboration, which will bring together not just leaders in the streams of service, but those addressing the
needs of our communities and 2) Evaluation, to help coordinate and standardize evaluation across the
streams of service. In addition, the Commission is establishing a statewide youth body on community
service, which will ensure the participation of one of our states most valuable resources - our youth.
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Michigan has built a youth service movement whether in K-12, higher education, corps or community
based organizations, which make it a leader in the nation. The state looks forward to enhancing these
efforts and plans already under way through the submission of this application to the Commission on
National and Community Service.
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�PROGRAMS
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Serve America
Higher Education
Conservation and Youth Corps
National and Community Service
COMMUNITY VOICE
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Large Corporations
Community Based Organizations
Education K-12
Higher Education
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Religious Organizations
Organized Labor
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Out of School Youth
�Appendix A
Initiatives Currently Underway Which Compliment Michigan's Youth Service Plan
�CURRENT INITIATIVES IN MICHIGAN WHICH SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH SERVICE PLAN
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Active Citizenship Today -Active Citizenship Today (ACf) is a new service learning project
for middle and high school students, jointly planned and implemented by the Constitutional Rights
Foundation and the Close Up Foundation. The Grand Rapids Public School District has been
selected as a pilot site for this program. The goal of ACT is to help school districts develop and
institutionalize programs-that instill responsible civic participation among students. Students will
learn to compile, organize, and analyze information on issues of community importance, identify
policy options, and, based on one or more of those options, develop service projects that can be
implemented at the community level. Students will study issues that are of local concern and
national in scope (e.g. services for children and youth) in order to unify the study of government
with ongoing service projects in the community. As the program is implemented through the social
studies curriculum, opportunities to link service to other subjects within the curriculum will be
pursued. In this way, students, in as many subject areas as possible, will develop a sense of the
importance voluntary service to the community plays to the successful functioning of democracy.
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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation - The Matt Foundation has played a major role in
promoting efforts which service youth or provide youth with service opportunities. The
Foundation supports the development of programs aimed at at-risk youth, community education
and intergenerational and mentoring programs. In addition, the Foundation has encouraged the
development of community foundations, philanthropic membership opportunities and worked to
strengthen the nonprofit sector in Michigan which has contributed to the development of the state's
overall community service and philanthropic infrastructure.
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Cooperative Extension Service, 4-H Youth Programs - 4-H is the premier youth
development agency in the state that involves volunteers in providing positive, experiental and
educational opportunities for and with youth. Michigan 4-H seeks to create environments, through
collaboration, that build strong, healthy youth who are proactive in a complex and changing world.
Two 4-H programs, Peerplus and Youth Experiencing Action, work to develop leadership and a
lifelong commitment to community service among young people. Approximately 80,000 young
people are affected by this extensive network of youth programming across the state.
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Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Community Foundation Youth and
Technical Assistance Project - Council of Michigan Foundations in service to its community
foundations has received a $35 million commitment from theW. K. Kellogg Foundation and a
companion grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation in order to: establish permanent and
growing funds within each community foundation to meet urgent local youth needs across the
state; expose young people to an experience in philanthropy and volunteerism; and to build and
expand the network of community foundations attempting to cover the state in order to assure that
every donor has access to a foundation vehicle. This statewide project which combines local
endowed community funds for youth needs with the exposure of youth to philanthropy is matched
nowhere else in the nation and promises to provide significant resources for the development of
projects which meet urgent youth needs.
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Department of Social Services (DSS) Volunteer Programs - Located in every county in
state DSS Volunteer Programs help Michigan citizens affect the many challenges facing the state.
In 1989 9,500 individuals, providing almost 1.2 million hours of service, volunteered through this
program. DSS is continuing to work to improve the effectiveness of their volunteer program and is
a valuable volunteer network within the state.
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Flint Youth Service Corps -This corps is one of twelve sites in the Urban Corp Expansion
Project (UCEP) national demonstration project. The particiaption of Flint is sponsored by a broadbased community Task Force with the Urban League of Flint playing a lead role. In operation since
�November 1991, with headquarters in the center of downtown, Flint UCEP currently engages 47
young adults in a wide variety of physical and human service projects that need to be done but
can't with exisitting resources. The Flint model employs young adults between the ages of 18 and
23 who are at risk in the labor market - not in school or working- and to the degree possible
represents the cultural, racial, economic, education and geographic diversity of the community.
The project provides academic and employability skills and builds social values such as responsible
citizenship, respect for others, self-esteem and interest in public service. Corpsmembers are
required to go to classes at least 9 hours per week which are designed to improve their academic
skills. The Flint basic skills and life skills curriculum is Practical Educaiton for Citizenship and
Employment (PECE) which emphasizes the integration of work and learning. It uses proven
program strageies including crews with a maximum of 12 corpsmembers and trained adult
supervisirs, clear program standards, high visibility within the community, an appropriate
management structure and highly qualified staff, and a broad based recruitment strategy and
includes a computer based, management information system to track and monitor program
operations and performance.
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Michigan Association of Volunteer Administrators
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Michigan Campus Compact- The Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) is an action-oriented
coalition of colleges and universities whose mission is to create voluntary community service
opportunities for their students. The Compact promotes "education for citizenship" by encouraging
service and internship experiences that develop students' sense of civic responsibility. Michigan is
one of the three original states which estawblished a state Compact in the nation. Current member
institutions include: Adrian College, Albion College, Alma College, Andrews College, Calvin
College, Grand Valley State University, Hope College, Kalamazoo College, Lake Superior State
University, Lansing Community College, Michigan State University, Northern Michigan
University, Oakland Community College, University of Michigan, Wayne State University,
Western Michigan University. In addition to its collegiate membership, representatives from the
W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Kresge Foundaiton and the Council of Michigan Foudnations were
an integral part of its formation and currently it on the Compact's Advisory Bo.ard. MCC provides
students, faculty and administrators from members schools with technical assistance, seminars ,
workshops, conferences, resource materials and grants to further the concept of collegiate service.
The Compact has been recognized as a national model and has provided assistance to other state' s
wishing to form a Compact including, Colorado, Ohio, Washington, Florida, Indiana and New
York.
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Michigan Community Action Agency Association - Community Action is the largest
statewide human service network, outside of state government; the network currently has offices in
all 83 Michigan counties. Through 30 multi-service organizations, 1.5 million low-income people
are assisted every year. No two Community Action agencies are alike. Each provides a variety of
services that are uniquely adapted to the needs of the community, many of which focus on our
state's youth.
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Michigan Community Service Commission - Created in October of 1991 by Executive
Order 1991-25 by Governor John Engler, this 21 member Commission mirrors the National and
Community Service Commission on a state level. It is one of only a few lead agencies created
specifically to access money from the National and Community Service Act (NCSA). It has been
charged with: developing a coordinated, unified state plan in response to the NCSA; establishing
policies and procedures for the use of these Federal funds ; and developing other initiatives to
promote community service in coordination with existing programs and those funded under the
National and Community Service Act.
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Michigan Corporate Volunteer Council - Organized in 1986, the Michigan Corporate
Volunteer Council (MCVC) is a professional assocaition of businesses and corporation s
�administering or developing employee volunteer/community involvement programs within their
organizations. The Council provides a focal point for the exchange of ideas and information on
corporate volunteerism. This association is a vital resource for involving businesses in the state's
community service efforts.
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Michigan Into the Streets - In 1991 Campus Outreach Opportunity League, a student run
organization, received a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to develop a national initiative
designed to introduce college students to thoughtful community service and to provide a learning
experience that will challenge them to volunteer on a regular basis. Michigan was designated the
model state for the program. In 1991 thirteen Michigan schools representing 13% of the national
total participated. bringing almost 2000 Michigan students into their communities. Schools across
the state are already starting to gear up for Into the Streets 1992.
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Michigan Nonprofit Forum - Created in 1988 the Forum represents an alliance of
organizations to promote giving, volunteering and a strong, effective nonprofit sector. MNF works
through organizations and networks to 1) pool information as tools for action; 2) convene leaders
for joint planning and collaboration; 3) conduct jointly sponsored workshops on sector-wide issues
(such as effective management, collaborative planning, partnerships with funders, strengthening
volunteering); 4) improve public understanding and commitment to volunteerism, philanthropy and
the nonprofit sector as central to effective communities and 5) expand the knowledge base about
the sector. Through its Coordinating Committee on Volunteerism the MNF has designed a
Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism, which will be kicked off in April of 1992 at the beginning
of Michigan's Year of the Volunteer. With corporate and civic leadership, the Campaign will in
part publicize and promote the work of young people serving communities, and encourage
community recognition of young people as resources for community betterment.
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Michigan Partnerships for Education -The Michigan Department of Education has provide
leadership for the improvement of Michigan's workforce and the strengthening of the state's
economy through the promotion and development of Partnerships for Education in over 200
communities in the state. Partnerships are formal voluntary relationships between schools and their
communities (businesses, industry, labor, hospitals, civic organizations, government,
professional, etc ... ) for the purpose of improving educational system. Partners match available
resources, primarily human resources with identified needs to meet mutually agreed on goals and
objectives. All partners should benefit, not just the schools. Through Partnerships communities
have been brought into the schools. Partnerships have also recognized the importance of students
going into the community and are developing this component in their thinking at this time.
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Michigan School Volunteer Program - Provides leadership and support for volunteerism
and partnerships in Michigan in order to improve the quality of education for all people. This
organization has worked closely with the State Department of Education's Parternships for
Education and ies the states most extensive network of voluteers who work with the K-12
education system.
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Michigan's Year of the Volunteer -From April 1992 to April 1993 a broad alliance of
organizations and individuals in the state, under the leadership of former First Lady Janet
Blanchard. First Lady Michelle Engler, Frank Popoff (CEO DOw Chemical) and former Governor
George Romney, will undenake a Campaign for Volunteerism. This Campaign will promote
voluntarism across the state and create a climate of commitment to volunteering which permeates
Michigan's leadership, institutions and communities. Among the effons to be undertaken as part of
the Campaign: 1) With assistance from the Michigan Nonprofit Forum and its member networks,
George Romney, Janet Blanchard, Michelle Engler and other high-visibility leaders in the
Campaign will visit target communities throughout the state to urge comprehensive, collaborative
planning for effectively tapping and using volunteer energies to solve loval problems; 2) Provision
�of techincal assistance to these communities from expert network such as, Volunteer Centers of
Michigan, the Michigan Corporate Colunteer Council, Michigan Association of Volunteer
Administrators, Michigan School Volunteer Program, Michigan Campus Compact, Michigan
Community Service Commission and others. Assitance will be focused on establishing or
strengthening the infrastructure which supports community service, such as volunteer centers,
school volunteer programs, and retired senior volunteer programs. 3) Conduct a statewide media
campaign which will showcase volunteer efforts, including those of Michigan's youth, and
publicize a new 1-800 number where an individual can call and be referred to local volunteer
coordinators who can help place them in a volunteer experience.
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National Youth Leadership Council, National Service Learning Initiative,
Michigan Regional Center - Service-learning, an educational methodology that involves
young people in community service experiences while enhancing academic learning personal
growth, and social development has begun to emerge as a key element of national school
improvement efforts. Through a grant from theW. K. Kellogg Foundation, the National Youth
Leadership Council (NYLC), has received "seed money" for the initial development of a Michigan
state-wide center for K-12 service-learning. Organizing efforts are under way to bring together
educators interested in enhancing the potential of service-learning resources state-wide. In addition
three K-8 schools in Michigan will take part in NYLC's The Generator School Project, funded by
the DeWitt Wallace-Readers Digest Fund. Through this project, exemplary schools will be
supported with special training and resources and serve as national models. NYLC's work in
Michigan is linked to the larger NYLC service learning initiative funded by the W.K. Kellogg
Foundation to provide teacher training, curriculum development and the selection and support of
schools that model exemplary service-learning programs nationwide.
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United Way of Michigan -United Way is one of the oldest community agencies in the state of
Michigan and has provided needed community resources based on agency and community needs.
In identifying community needs United Way has recognized the importance of working with young
people in local communities to meet those needs. A number of youth initiatives have been
developed with local United Ways in the state to provide young people with structures and
opportunities in community service and plays host to Youth United Way in Kalamazoo a national
model.
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Volunteer Centers of Michigan -The eighteen volunteer centers in Michigan have formed a
statewide network to strengthen existing volunteer centers, to provide leadership in the
development of new volunteer centers and to promote and strengthen volunteerism statewide. They
have provided an infrastructure for community service throughout the state and have recognized the
importance of youth community service. A number of volunteer centers, including those in Alpena,
Battle Creek, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Midland and Southwest Michigan have developed programs
specifically to work with young people in their communities providing them with training,
orientation and service opportunities. Many have developed close partnerships with K-1 2
educational institutions in providing service opportunities for youth.
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W.K. Kellogg Foundation - The Foundation has played a significant role in helping Michigan
build a voluntary and philanthropic system unmatched anywhere. There has been a longstanding
recognition by the Foundation that good citizenship requires voluntary community service. In the
1980's the Foundation developed three distinct strategies. They are: community projects to
encourage philanthropy and volunteerism in Michigan; educational programs in colleges and
universities; and state, regional or national efforts to increase understanding of the roles played by
volunteerism and philanthropy. Many of the efforts funded under these strategies have been aimed
at young people.
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Youth Engaged in Service Ambassadors, Points of Light Foundation -A division of
�the Points of Light Foundation, Youth Engaged in Service (YES) seeks to challenge every young
person, age 5 to 25, to engage in service aimed at meeting important social needs, and to stimulate
the creation of opportunities and support necessary to make that service meaningful. Helping to
achieve these objectives are a group of young people who are serving as YES ambassadors in
communities around the nation. YES ambassadors are working to build support among a variety of
institutions and organizations at the state level and to encourage the development of youth service
opportunities at the local level. Michigan has been chosen as one of the first four sites for the YES
ambassador program.
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Youth Volunteer Corps - Youth Volunteer Corps in Michigan are part of the Youth Volunteer
Corps of America Replication project. Of the 11 sites of the project currently 3 (Battle Creek,
Detroit and Marquette) are in Michigan and it is expected that two more sites (Flint and Grand
Rapids) will be established in Michigan by the end of 1992. Youth Volunteer Corps provide young
people ages 12-18 with a unique corps experience. During intensive summer sessions and select
days throughout the school year, teams of young people led by trained team leaders engage in
carefully structured service projects coordinated and guided by a sponsoring local organization.
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Evaluation
�EVALUATION
The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) recognizes the importance and value of a strong
evaluation model. It is committed to the development and implementation of a design model that will take
into account not only the needs outlined by the National and Community Service Commission that address
data collection but those issues important to the field of service and service-learning.
In an effort to establish a design that will reap maximum benefit to the major stakeholders , the
Commission will initiate the following:
1.
Establish a standing committee on Evaluation. The committee will be chaired by a member of the
Commission familiar with the fields of community service and service learning.
2.
Composition of the Committee will include individuals from the following fields: community
service, service-learning, youth development, youth corps and specialists in the field of evaluation
design and implementation.
3.
The committee will outline an agenda that addresses the needs of each of the subtitles within the
state application and other initiatives of the MCSC.
4.
The Commission's preference will be toward an evaluation that is both formative and summative in
scope. This will permit the commission to guide the development of its programs and assess its
impact and value in the field.
5.
An independent firm will be hired to carry out the evaluation.
6.
The design should be developed in such a way that the following questions can be addressed:
Participants:
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effects of service on youth as participants
effect of service-learning on youth as learner
what knowledge do youth gain as a result of service and service learning
does participation in service affect a participants perception of self and others
what is the effect of service and service learning on participants as citizens
Community
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to what extent does service promote a better understanding of diversity in a community or
organization
does service result in a long term habit of community participation
what benefits does service bring to the community
Michigan Commission
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what initiatives undertaken by the MCSC were found to be beneficial to the field of service
and service learning in the state
was the commission instrumental in establishing new collaborative partnerships in the field
was the commission staff responsive to the needs of the various streams of service in the
state
how was the youth voice incorporated into the work of the commission
did the sub-committee structure of the commission meet the needs of the commission and
its various partners
�The MCSC flnnly believes that a comprehensive evaluation plan must encompass all aspects of our
programming and that it should work in concert with the National and Community Service Commission
plan for evaluation. A comprehensive evaluation plan will provide information that will be helpful to the
MCSC, the National Commission, the community, and the fields of service and service learning. MCSC 's
standing committee on Evaluation is prepared to assist the National Commission in addressing any other
issues that it considers important to evaluation.
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Proposal Type
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Serve-America
Higher Education Innovative Projects for Community Service
American Conservation and Youth Service Corps
National and Community Service
Proposal1itle
Michigan Serve-America Program
3.
Brief Summary ofProposal
The Michigan Departtnent of Education will administer the Michigan Serve-America
Program and promote the development of community service/service-learning programs
through four categories of grants: 1) Statewide Planning and Capacity Building, 2) Schoolbased Programs, 3) Community-based Programs, and 4) Adult and Volunteer Partnership
Programs. Grants for categories 2, 3, and 4 will be of three types: seed-money grants for
New Programs and Expanded Programs and larger grants to Model Demonstration and
Dissemination Programs to assist others in developing effective programs.
4.
I..eadAgency
N arne
Address (Complete)
Michi~an Community Service Commission
Michi@n Department of labor
Olds Plaza Buildin~, 4th Floor
111 S, Capitol Avenue
Lansin~ Michi~ 48909
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Carol Wolenbem, Director
Office of Grants and Special Projects
Department of Education
P.O, Box 300)8
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Members of Consortium, if applicable (Higher Education Program only)
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Commission Funds Requested
First Year
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Duration of Project
Total Number _____..3""'6_..m...,o..,.n_th....s'--ofMonths
Past Participants
(Number who participated in community service during the last year and how calculated)
Information unavailable for the State
10.
Population Expected to Participate in This Project
Statewide Planning and Capacity Building activities will advocate and support projects that
have the potential to impact 1,573,646 public school children, 1,660,341 adult and basic
education students, 177,876 nonpublic school students and an unknown number of out-ofschool youth. Grant awards to rural, suburban, and urban districts and community-based
organizations will help develop service opportunities in approximately 57 school districts
and 27 community-based organizations.
11.
Characteristic9 ofPopnlation to be Served
Service opportunities will be made available to all types of students, with be made available
to all types of students, with a special emphasis on the educationally or economically
disadvantaged, including youth with disabilities. Approximately 26% of the K-12 public
school population in Michigan, over 400,000 students, participate in the free or reduced
cost lunch program. An equal percentage of students drops out of school, with much
higher rates reported in the urban school districts. Such at-risk students will be a major
focus of the Serve-America Program.
12.
Certi.ficati.on
The applicant certifies to the best ofhislher knowledge and belief that the
data in this application are true and correct and that the filing of the
application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant
and that applicant will comply with the assurances required of applicants if
the assistance is approved.
Djrectpr
Title
3-23-92
Date
(517)373-960(}
Phone
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LINKING THEM ALL TOGETHER:
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National agenda and strategies
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National Education Goals
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ACHIEVING
EXCELLENCE
IN EDUCATION
MICHIGAN
SERVEAMERICA
PUBLIC ACT 25
OF 1990
Governor Engler's agenda
and strategies to meet
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MICHIGAN'S QUALITY PACKAGE
Requirements for school improvement planning,
core curriculum for aU students,
school accreditation, and
annual school progress reports
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�MICHIGAN SERVE-AMERICA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TARGET POPULATION The Michigan Serve-America initiative is targeted to all youth of school age,
including school dropouts and out-of-school youth to age 26.
NEEDS SITUATION Community service is a vital component of a complete education program. It
provides increased and varied learning opportunities for students, many of whom need the added
motivation, the presence of positive role models and the lx>ost in self-esteem available through community
service experiences. The Michigan-Serve America Program is targeted to combat Michigan's 26%
dropout rate, help the state's 1,573,646 public school children and 177,876 nonpublic school children
stay in school and gain the skills and attitudes they need to become productive citizens, and reach current
dropouts and out-of-school youth to offer them another chance to rejoin the mainstream through the
positive influence of community service.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The planned approach consists of: 1) planning and capacity building
activities to develop a coordinated statewide youth community service initiative through workshops,
training academies, an information clearinghouse, videotapes, a directory of existing programs, a quarterly
newsletter, an annual awards program, and annual statewide conference, Statewide Planning and Capacity
Building and Demonstration/Dissemination Model Grants; and 2) grants to local applicants for SchoolBased, Community-Based, and Adult Volunteer and Partnership Programs.
PROO&AM OUTCOMES The Michigan Serve-America Program is expected to: 1) help Michigan value
its greatest resource, its young people; 2) instill civic awareness and build community service habits
among students; 3) encourage students to continue their education and become better prepared members of
the future workforce; 4) encourage students to assume more active leadership roles within the student
body; 5) enable schools to develop more linkages with the community to help all youth succeed; 6)
increase the number of adults who volunteer in schools; and 7) increase public support for education as a
life-long endeavor for all learners.
PROGRAM SUMMARY The Michigan Serve-American Program is a comprehensive effort to move
youth community service into service-learning programs in local schools and community-based
organizations. The purpose of the program is to encourage youth to develop personal and social
responsibility through the application of classroom skills in real-life situations, student leadership and
academic skills, more positive attitudes toward adults and others, and enable them to more actively explore
career opportunities.
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�FOREWORD
The Serve-America Program affords Michigan a much needed opportunity to address significant problems
that impact the state. It also provides an opportunity for the state to strengthen and link together several
successful State Board of Education initiatives - student leadership training, school volunteerism,
partnerships for education, and service-learning as part of the core curriculum - to the State's overall
strategies for educational reform and equity for all students. Most of all, the Serve-America Program will
help Michigan value its greatest resource - its young people. Government, education, business, labor, and
community-based organizations alone cannot remedy the challenges facing the state. Working together, we
can make a difference.
The Challenges: Michigan ranks 8th in population, 2nd in manufacturing as a percent of gross state
product, 4th in the number of Aid to Families with Dependent Children recipients, 5th in the number of
violent crimes per 100,000, 7th in the number of murders per 100,000, and 28th in high school graduation
rates. At 29.4%, youth remain a major part of Michigan's population, not only in quantity but in number
living in poverty, at risk of dropping out of school, facing crime in the streets, and unemployment Michigan's current
unemployment rate is 9% compared to current national average of 7.3% .
(Demographic statistics from the U.S. Bureau of the Census, Statistical Abstract of the United States,
1989, as quoted in Michigan andlts Educational System: Another Look by Harold L. Hodgkinson.)
Detroit, the state's largest metropolitan area, is the fifth largest of metro areas in the nation. City schools,
which serve 4/9ths of the state's students, have seen the exodus of white and black middle class families
alike, with many businesses following closely behind. From 1967-1986, Detroit lost 46% of its school
enrollment. With a 91% minority population, the Detroit Public Schools suffer from a dropout rate far
above the state's overall rate of approximately 26%. Class size averages 30 students per class in
elementary schools, considerably greater than Michigan's average of 25 students per teacher and the
nation's average of 17. Nearly 32% of the adult population in the Detroit metro area has not completed
high school. With the lack of wealth, well-educated parents, small classes, and suburban settings,
Detroit's schools have a far higher percentage of students who are seriously at risk of school failure even
before they enter the school door on the first day of kindergarten. (Hodgkinson)
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State Initiatives Supporting Community Service: The State Board of Education has long
supported youth community service and the integration of service-learning into the academic curriculum.
Community service is considered a vital component of a complete education program. It provides
increased and varied learning opportunities for students, many of whom need the added motivation, the
presence of positive role models, and the boost in self-esteem often available through community service
experiences.
A number of State Board initiatives have succeeded in helping schools develop student leadership and
academic skills through community involvement. State law (PA. 25 of 1990) requires school districts to
provide a Core Curriculum including good citizenship and employability skills for all students and a
Student Portfolio, with its community service component, for an increasing number of students every
year. Partnerships for Education, linking business, labor, government and civic resources, have taken
root in nearly a third (200) of the state's school districts and are continuing to grow. The Michigan School
Volunteer Program (MSVP) is established in a similar number of school districts and is being expanded.
Project Outreach's Student Leadership Forums and Student Government Training Academies, with their
community service components, focus on building student leadership skills and developing district-wide
school volunteer programs (See Appendix A). The framework for youth community service is in place.
With the strong support of the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), and through the
efforts of all components of Michigan's Comprehensive State Plan, the State Board of Education will use
the Serve-America grant to focus attention specifically on the development of system wide youth
community service/service-learning programs. The grant promises to provide the state and its local
communities with a valuable resource with which to: 1) combat Michigan's 26% dropout rate; 2) help the
state's 1,573,646 public school children and 177,876 nonpublic school children stay in school and gain
the skills and attitudes they need to become productive citizens; and 3) reach current dropouts and out-ofschool youth to offer them another chance to rejoin the mainstream through the positive influence of
community service.
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�NARRATIVE
SIAIE AI J ,OCATJQN OF FUNPS
For the first year covered by this application, the Michigan Serve-America Program will distribute the
federal grant funds as follows: (See Appendix B for a detailed three-year budget.)
l22l. S1m Allocation
Administrative Costs (5%)
Statewide Planning & Capacity Building (10%)
School-Based Programs (60%)
Community-Based Programs (15%)
Adult Volunteer & Partnership Programs (10%)
Totals:
Allocated
Amount Requested
$ 30,825
61,650
369,900
92,476
61.650
$616,501
(3.0%)
(7.7%)
(60%)
(18.4%)
(10%)
Requested
$ 30,825
61,650
480,000
147,525
80.000
$800,000
Planning and Capacity Building Activities: In order to develop a coordinated statewide youth
community service initiative, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) will, using existing staff and
competitive grants to qualified organizations provide: 1) workshops and training academies for school
district and community organization personnel; 2) an information clearinghouse containing program
development and service-learning curricular materials; 3) a videotape to explain and promote servicelearning; 4) a directory of service-learning, school volunteer, and partnership programs; 5) a quarterly
newsletter, with student articles, to promote service-learning, volunteerism, and parmerships; 6) an annual
awards program to recognize successful programs and encourage replication; and 7) an annual statewide
conference, jointly sponsored by the MCSC, the MSVP, and the State Board of Education's Partnerships
for Education Program.
The MDE will work in collaboration with other components funded under the National and Community
Service Act to conduct statewide planning and capacity building activities. Linkages will also be developed
with the MSVP and Partnerships for Education Program, Project Outreach Student Government Training
Academies and networks; volunteer action centers; and existing youth leadership and community service
programs. Such collaboration will enable the State to achieve the greatest impact from the funds available
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and minimize duplication of effort. Appropriate exemplary education programs from the U. S. Department
of Education's National Diffusion Network (NDN), such as the Valued Youth and City-As-School
Programs, will be invited to assist in training and program development. (See Appendix C.)
Another key capacity building resource will be the Michigan Regional Center, established by the National
Youth Leadership Council grant from theW. K. Kellogg Foundation to the National Service-Learning
Initiative at the University of Minnesota. The Center will: 1) initiate and support K-12 schoolwide
approaches to service-learning; 2) arrange training opportunities; 3) provide on-site technical assistance ;
4) serve as a resource for materials and curriculum; and 5) initiate the development of nine K-8 Generator
Schools to serve as national demonstration models that will be made available to other programs in the
region and nationwide.
Statewide Planning and Capacity Building Grants will be awarded to experienced content specialists,
effective service-learning/community service programs, and youth service organizations to assist the MOE
in statewide awareness, program development, information dissemination, and research and evaluation
design.
Grants to Local Applicants: Grants will be awarded to local applicants for: 1) School-Based, 2)
Community-Based, and 3) Adult Volunteer and Partnership Programs. (See Appendix D for grant
subcategories.)
School-Based Pro~ams - grants to new, existing, and exemplary school-based service-learning programs.
Eligible applicants include: a) Local and intermediate school districts, working in partnership with public
or private nonprofit organizations that will make service-learning opportunities available for participants; b)
Public or private nonprofit organizations that will make service opportunities available for participants,
working in partnership with local educational agencies. Applicants will be encouraged to allocate a portion
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�of grant funds as minigrants for student-initiated and student-developed service-learning projects.
Community-Based Pro~ams- grants to new, existing, and exemplary community-based community
service programs for school dropouts, out-of-school youth, and other youth. Eligible applicants include: a)
Public or private nonprofit organizations that work with disadvantaged youth, working in partnership with
public or private nonprofit organizations that will make service opportunities available for participants; b)
Public or private nonprofit organizations that will make service opportunities available, working in
partnership with public or private nonprofit organizations that work with disadvantaged youth.
Priority in funding will be given to applicants who: 1) involve participants in the design and operation of
the program; 2) are in the greatest need of assistance, such as programs targeting low-income areas; 3)
involve students from both public and private schools and individuals of different ages, races, sexes,
ethnic groups, abilities and disabilities, and economic backgrounds serving together; 4) are integrated into
the academic curriculum; 5) include a focus on substance abuse prevention or dropout prevention; 6) best
represent the potential of service-learning, including exploring the root-causes of community problems; 7)
develop the leadership skills and qualities of participants; and 8) demonstrate strong program quality,
innovation, replicability, and sustainability.
According to Youth Service: A Guidebook for Developing and Operating Effective Programs, by
Independent Sector, school-based program models fall into the following continuum:
Club or
Volunteer
Co-curricular ClearingActivity
house
1
2
Community
Service
Credit
3
"Lab" for
Existing
Courses
4
Community
Service
Class
5
School-wide
Focus or
Theme
6
The continuum represents a movement from least integration into the school curriculum on the left to most
on the right. Priority will be given to programs on the right side of the continuum (3, 4, 5, and 6) together
with those service-learning programs that are districtwide in scope, as opposed to a single classroom or
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�club involvement, provide academic credit to participants, and are developed through a collaborative effort
of the school district, community-based youth agencies, and other organizations involved with youth
services and volunteerism.
.&W.l1 volunteer and Pannership Promms- grants to new, existing, and exemplary programs involving
adult volunteers (including senior citizens and parents) in schools, and partnerships between schools and
public or private organizations, that improve the education of at-risk students, school dropouts, and out-ofschool youth. Eligible applicants include: a) Local or intermediate school districts, working in partnership
with public or private nonprofit organizations or private for profit businesses; and b) Public or private
nonprofit organizations, working in partnership with local educational agencies.
Priority in funding will be given to those applicants who: 1) involve older Americans or parents as adult
volunteers, looking towards building an intergenerational model; 2) involve a partnership between an
educational institution and a private business; 3) include a focus on substance abus·e prevention, dropout
prevention, or nutrition; 4) will improve basic skills and reduce illiteracy; and 5) demonstrate the ability to
achieve the grant's goals because of the program's quality, innovation, replicability, and sustainability.
Grantrecipients in all categories must meet the required non-federal financial match (10% year 1, 20%
year 2, 30% year 3).
Local Serve-America proposals will complete a two-tiered review by teams consisting of educators,
community members, and students. Reviewers will be drawn from the MDE, MCSC, Project Outreach
Student Advisory Council, MSVP, Partnerships for Education Task Force, Michigan Campus Compact,
Michigan Partnership for New Education (Michigan State University), and exemplary local programs.
Recommendations for funding will be made to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, who will
recommend grants to the State Board of Education for approval.
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�Applications in all categories will be ranked according to standard criteria for grants administered by MDE:
Need (20 points), Plan of Operation (20 points), Evaluation (15 points), Qualifications of Personnel (15
points), Applicant's Commitment and Capacity (15 points), Budget (10 points), and Overall Merit (5
points), for a total of 100 points. (See Appendix E for review criterion.) The State Board of Education may
consider other factors: a) avoidance of duplication of effort; b) avoidance of duplication of funding; c)
equitable distribution of grants geographically by type of applicant (education agency or community-based
organization) and by type of area served (urban, suburban, rural, or tribal); d) evidence that an applicant
has performed satisfactorily on other grants; and e) applicants exhibiting great need
STATE OUTREACH EFFQRTS TO IMPACT PROGRAMS
Information Dissemination and Outreach: The MDE is uniquely suited to involve diverse
organizations and participants in the Michigan Serve-America Program and to coordinate K-12 service
programs within the State. The availability of grants under the Program will be widely disseminated to
local and intermediate school districts, Partnership for Education/School Volunteer Program Network,
Michigan Community College Association, Cooperative Extension Service, Council of Michigan
Foundations, Council of Michigan Urban Leagues, Michigan Community Action Agency Association,
Michigan League for Human Services, Michigan Nonprofit Forum, Neighborhood Associations of
Michigan, United Way of Michigan, and Volunteer Centers of Michigan.
The MDE will conduct a series of "pre-proposal workshops" to further explain the grant program. To be
eligible to apply for funds, applicants will be required to reach out to communities, schools, businesses,
and organizations. Outreach efforts will continue after grants are awarded, as the MDE continues
coordination activities through: 1) news releases concerning grant winners to generate local public
awareness programs; 2) a seminar for grant coordinators to acquaint them with requirements for frnancial
and programmatic reporting, to introduce grant winners to model programs, and to encourage networking;
and 3) a series of regional workshops conducted by the model programs.
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�Additional training and technical assistance will be provided by the Statewide Planning & Capacity
Building grant recipients and such organizations as the National Youth Leadership Council, Youth Serve
America, Michigan Campus Compact, Michigan Community Foundation Youth Initiative Project, the
MDE's Operation Graduation, School Dropout Prevention Program and Office of Minority Equity, and the
Michigan Regional Center. Local grant recipients will conduct workshops at the annual statewide
conference. Collaboration, cooperation, partnering and providing service-learning opportunities for all
youth to work together- urban, suburban, and rural, from the economically and educationally gifted to the
disadvantaged, from both public and private schools- will be the conference theme.
Program Coordination: Michigan's Serve-America Program will be administered by the MDE, Office
of the Superintendent. The MDE will collaborate with other state agencies involved in service delivery
systems to promote and coordinate the Serve-America Program, including the Departments of Commerce,
Labor, Natural Resources, Public Health, and Social Services and the Executive Office. The MDE is led
by Michigan's new State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Robert E. Schiller, who views youth
community service and service-learning as a high priority, an initiative that will be "the glue" to hold
together the State Board of Education's and the Governor's responses to the National Education Goals.
Dr. Schiller will facilitate interdepartmental coordination of the Program and will provide valuable
leadership to the Office of Grants and Special Projects, which will administer the Serve-America Program.
The Grants Office is responsible for the coordination of grant-seeking and grant distribution activities of
the MDE; staff have many years of experience developing, administering, and monitoring State and
Federal grant programs, including both "flow-through" and discretionary grants to school districts.
The Michigan Serve-America Program will be supervised by Carol Wolenberg, Director of the Office of
Grants and Special Projects, and coordinated by Elaine Gordon, Coordinator of Partnerships for
Education. Ms. Wolenberg also serves as State Facilitator for the NDN. Ms. Gordon has been responsible
for the statewide Partnerships for Education since 1984. She is a liaison to the MCSC and serves on the
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�Board of Directors of the MSVP and the Coordinating Committee on Volunteerism of the Michigan
Nonprofit Forum. The Michigan Serve-America Program will be integrated into the priorities of
appropriate MDE units as follows: Bureau of Information Management, Gary Cass, Director of Project
Outreach since 1982. Mr. Cass conducts Student Leadership Forums and provides sessions on
community service projects at Student Government Training Academies. He is also a liaison to the MCSC.
(Resumes are included in Appendix F.) As necessary, staff from the Bureau of Instructional Services will
provide training and technical assistance regarding Public Act 25 (including model curricula that provide
academic credit for community service experiences), Student Portfolios, dropout prevention programs,
and program evaluation.
Encouraging Cooperative Efforts: The Michigan Serve-America Program is designed to encourage
cooperative efforts among school districts, local government agencies, community-based organizations,
businesses, and volunteers to assist youth and provide community service/service-learning opportunities
for in-school and out-of-school youth. The Program will draw upon the best materials and models
available from the state and nation. Serving as the foundation for designing and implementing programs
will be "Principles of Good Practice For Combining Service and Learning" from The Johnson Foundation
and the "Principles of Best Practice," developed by Youth Service America's Working Group on Youth
Service Policy and endorsed by youth, community, and education associations across the nation. (See
Appendix G) Further cooperative efforts will be encouraged as NDN programs assist communities in
adopting or adapting nationally validated exemplary programs. Collaboration and sharing will be further
encouraged and supported through the ongoing dissemination and technical assistance activities of the
MDE and the Demonstration/Dissemination Models.
Whenever possible, the MDE will utilize innovative methods for information dissemination. Having
successfully conducted eight video teleconferences, the Office of Educational Technology will be tapped to
continue this cost-effective means of providing information throughout Michigan with minimal use of staff
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�time and travel. The MDE estimates that approximately 800 satellite receive dishes are located at schools,
colleges, and universities across the state, which can deliver live video programming to nearly 500,000
students, teachers, and administrators. Each of Michigan' s seven Public Broadcasting Stations has
satellite uplink capacity and is willing to provide programming services for education. The Michigan
Information Technology Network and the Michigan Community College Association mobile satellite
uplink vehicle can broadcast from anywhere in the state. Michigan's telecommunications infrastructure
includes over 150,000 miles of deployed fiber-optic cable, to be increased to over 210,000 miles by 1993;
40 cable television companies have nearly 300 franchise agreements with local units of government to
serve 1.6 million subscribers. These local cable systems continue to work cooperatively with educators to
distribute programs and services.
Assuring Service Opportunities for All: The Serve-America Program will be built upon solid
foundations laid by the successful State initiatives previously described. Many local programs have already
pulled together a number of ingredients needed to assure service-learning opportunities for students: a
community advisory committee; a program coordinator; involvement of program participants in the design
and operation of the program; specified steps to follow in program development (awareness, needs
assessment, goals and objectives, potential resources, program design, recruitment, orientation, training,
assignment, retention, recognition, and evaluation); integration into the academic curriculum; parental and
adult involvement in schools; and community service opportunities for students. Adding a youth
community service/service-learning thrust to local educational improvement efforts will require: 1)
including more diverse representatives, particularly students, on program advisory committees; 2)
developing partnerships with community-based organizations; 3) designing community service programs
for out-of-school youth; and 4) placing a greater emphasis on community service and service-learning for
all youth, especially in regard to drug abuse prevention.
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�Public and Private Students Serving Together: Under the Michigan Serve-America Program,
grant recipients must provide for the equitable involvement of non-public school students and staff. An
assurance and a sign-off on the local grant application form indicating that non-public schools have been
invited to participate in the program and will be included in program activities is required. Grant recipients
will be monitored and provided technical assistance to ensure their ability to meet this requirement. The
MDE, working with the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools, will encourage and assist grant
winners to design service programs and opportunities that will allow public and private school children to
serve together.
Non-participant Volunteers: Michigan's existing school volunteer and partnership programs provide
opportunities and resources to meet the Serve-America emphasis on non-participant volunteer
involvement. Many adults already volunteer considerable amounts of time to these efforts, often as tutors,
mentors, and classroom speakers. In some communities, even the volunteer program coordinator is a
volunteer. Examples of involvement are contained in materials and services disseminated by Project
Outreach, the MSVP, and the Michigan Partnerships for Education Program. (See Appendix H; note
examples of non-participant
involvement in the "Partnership Activities" and "Parent Partnerships"
sections.)
SIAIE OUTREACH EFFORTS TO IMPACf SIUDENTS
Training and Technical Assistance: Local grantees will benefit from extensive training and technical
assistance. Proposed services include: Elaine Gordon will coordinate the annual statewide
partnerships/volunteer/service-learning showcase conference, provide informational materials, and
facilitate grant coordinator sharing sessions, providing expertise in regard to school volunteer and
partnership programs. Gary Cass will continue to provide student leadership skills training, at
approximately 40 annual Student Leadership Forums, 20 annual Student Government Training Academies
(including how to promote and initiate student designed and led community service projects), and an
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�annual two-day conference of the MDE's Student Advisory Council. Carol Wolenberg will facilitate
training from appropriate exemplary education programs, such as the Valued Youth and City-As-School
Programs. The Michigan Regional Center and recipients of Statewide Planning & Capacity Building and
Demonstration/Dissemination Model Grants will provide technical assistance for grantees and others
wishing to start or expand community service/service-learning programs.
Non-Federal Assistance: Two major Michigan-based foundations actively support community
service and youth volunteerism. Many efforts funded by theW. K. Kellogg Foundation, such as the
National Youth Leadership Council's National Service-Learning Initiative Michigan Regional Center,
Michigan Into the Street, the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, and Youth Service America's Youth Volunteer
Corps of America, will build expertise and long-standing structures to spread and carry on the youth
community service movement. By supporting development of programs aimed at at-risk youth,
community education, and intergenerational and mentoring programs, the Mott Foundation has played a
major role in promoting efforts which service youth or provide youth with service opportunities. Mott's
support of the National Community Education Association since 1966 not only promotes parent and
community involvement in public education, but also supports the formation of community partnerships to
address community needs and encourages life-long learning for community members of all ages and
educational backgrounds.
Continued human and financial resources will be available through the Michigan Community Foundation
Youth Project of the Council of the Michigan Foundations. This five-year project (1991-1996) results
from a $35 million commitment from the Kellogg Foundation and a companion grant from the Mott
Foundation to help the Council's community foundation members establish permanent and growing funds
within each community to meet urgent local youth needs and provide community service opportunities.
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�EXPECI'ED PROGRAM IMPACI
By instilling civic awareness and building a life-long service ethic among students, Michigan anticipates
benefiting from a more community-oriented citizenry as these young people assume adult responsibilities.
Such civic mindedness is vital to overcoming social difficulties faced by the State, and described in the
initial pages of this proposal. Michigan expects to benefit economically as a result of this program. Young
people involved in service-learning opportunities are expected to continue their education and become more
productive members of the current and future workforce as they see the value of, and get to use, classroom
skills in real-life situations.
The Serve-American Program anticipates that students involved in service-learning will reap benefits
similar to those identified by Dan Conrad and Diane Hedin in "School-Based Community Service: What
We Know from Research and Theory" (Phi Delta Kappan, June 1991). These include "a heightened sense
of personal and social responsibility, more positive attitudes toward adults and others, more active
exploration of careers, enhanced self-esteem, growth in moral and ego development, more complex
patterns of thought, and greater mastery of skills and content that are directly related to the experiences of
participants". Michigan will work to achieve even greater results in the areas of youth citizenship, personal
management, and problem-solving skills by encouraging programs to be carefully coordinated with, and
integrated into, the school curriculum from the earliest years and continued through Core Curriculum areas
such as social studies, history, and government; through building student portfolios, which document
community service experiences and development of employability skills; through focusing on student
outcomes as schools strive to meet the outcome-based requirements of Michigan education; and by
increasing the number of youth serving on community boards and commissions.
The MDE also expects changes to occur within the educational system as schools realize the benefits of
service-learning. Teachers will receive in-service training on service-learning and will be provided
planning time or release time to develop or participate in community service projects. Students will
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�assume more active leadership roles within the student body and with the administration. Schools will
develop more linkages with, and become more integrated into, the community by working with
community-based organizations. Finally, the State's education system stands to benefit through increased
public support for education as citizens and students alike see more value in education as a life-long
endeavor for all learners, no matter what age, no matter where they are learning, within the traditional
school structures or within the "community school."
EVALUATION PLAN
Designated Evaluator: The Michigan Serve-America Program will work closely with the MCSC to
design and develop a comprehensive evaluation plan for data collection and analysis which will cut across
all program areas under the Commission's supervision. The MDE will work with the MCSC Standing
Committee on Evaluation, recipients of evaluation grants issued under the Serve-America Statewide
Planning & Capacity Building category and the resources being tapped by the MCSC, such as Michigan
State University, the University of Michigan, and the Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University.
Commitment to Cooperate: The MDE is committed to cooperate with the Commission on National
and Community Service, including: 1) collection, analysis, and reporting of required data; 2) collaboration
with the Commission's evaluation specialist(s) in design, implementation, and operation of the basic
evaluation system; and 3) participation in in-depth evaluation of the program.
The MDE will collect the following data from local grant recipients: 1) Descriptive Information: Basic
demographic data, such as age, gender, ability/disability status, general economic status, area of
residence, and number of new volunteers involved; 2) Service Activity: Kinds of service activities,
learning activities, and numbers of hours involved; 3) Impact on the Community: Number and
characteristics of people served and relevant data on results, such as literacy achieved, hours of care, acres
of park cleaned up, and community satisfaction about the community service activity; 4) Impact on
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�Participants: How the behavior and attitudes of participants have changed.
"lbe analysis of community service programs presents unique problems to researchers, problems that go
beyond the usual assortment of methodological snares. The fundamental difficulty is that service is not a
single, easily definable activity like taking notes at a lecture. Not only is the independent variable - service difficult to define, but any service activity has a wide range of plausible outcomes. This situation makes it
hard to determine the appropriate dependent variable to study." (Conrad and Hedin) The MDE
acknowledges the challenges implicit in evaluation of community service programs and welcomes the
opportunity to become part of a national research site.
Evaluation for Management and Improvement: The MDE requires grant recipients to submit
narrative interim and final evaluation reports. Serve-America grant recipients will also be asked to provide
the demographic data identified above. In addition, recipients will attend evaluation/program development
seminars to share accomplishments, both their pitfalls and successes. The MDE also requires evaluation of
conferences and workshops. Participants are asked to rate usefulness of sessi9n content, materials,
displays, networking opportunities, etc., and to indicate requests for further assistance. This information
will be used to design subsequent Serve-American Program activities.
In addition to these standard evaluation procedures, the MDE will conduct a statewide survey of all local
and intermediate school districts and key community-based organizations to: 1) establish baseline data on
number, types, and scope of existing youth community serVice/service-learning, volunteer, and
partnership programs, and 2) determine the need for assistance in starting new programs, expanding
existing ones, converting community service programs into service-learning programs, and integrating
community service into the core curriculum. The data will be used to develop necessary support services to
promote implementation of effective programs. (See Appendix I for Partnerships for Education Survey)
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The MOE is committed to assist others in learning from its experiences and replicating the approach of its
programs. The Serve-America Program will develop local expertise and encourage practitioners to rely
upon and share materials and expertise through: funding Demonstration/Dissemination Models to assist
others in program development and expansion; inclusion of program participants in already existing
networks; an annual awards program; and show casing successful and innovative programs at an annual
statewide conference. The MDE will also: 1) infuse the service-learning concept into existing materials,
and 2) develop new youth community service/service-learning materials to encourage program replication
throughout the state and nation. This approach has already proven very successful with the Partnerships
for Education Program where the MDE has readily provided materials and technical assistance to other
states, and even foreign countries, requesting assistance in starting partnership programs. The National
Association of Partners in Education incorporated the Michigan Partnerships for Education Handbook into
its National Partnerships in Education Guidelines (1990). The University of Wisconsin-Madison included
the Handbook in Business and Education Pannerships: A Module For Use in University and State
Development Settings (1991 ). The Department of Education in Massachusetts, Illinois, Georgia and
Kentucky have used Michigan's program to initiate or expand their own partnership programs.
CONCLUSION
Michigan Serve-America Program initiatives will be maintained well beyond the availability of federal
funding. As a cornerstone of Michigan's State Comprehensive Plan, the Service-America Program will
cultivate community service spirit among our future citizens by exposing children and youths to the
rewards of helping improve one's own community. Interest in the Michigan Serve-America Program is
extremely high. (See Appendices J and K for evidence of program support from a broad based referent
group and key education leaders.) With the Year ofVolunteerism in Michigan about to be announced by
Governor Engler, resources are primed to promote volunteerism throughout all sectors of the state. In a
state with dramatic declines in revenues and subsequent cutback in budgets, the resources being made
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available to the Michigan Department of Education by the National and Community Service Grant Program
will be instrumental in helping Michigan launch a comprehensive effort
to
all local schools and community-based organizations.
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to
move service-learning programs
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Part VI - Forms
Serve-America Budget
Please attach the Budget Narrative to this page.
Instructions for this form are on the following page.
Funds
Requested
from the
Other
Commission + Federal
=
State/Local/
Private
+
Funds
Total
Federal
=
Total
Program
Funding
Operating Grants
A. School-Based Service-learning
(not leas than 60% of Commlaalon lunda)
$
B. Community-Based Service Programs
(not leas than 15% of Commlaalon lunda)
C. Adult Volunteer and Partnership Programs
(not to exceed 10% of Commission lunda)
D. Planning & Capaclly Building (e.g., training/technical
a"latancelevaluatlon; not to exceed 10% of Comml11lon funds)
E. Administration
(not to exceed 5% of Commlaalon lunda)
F. Other
(Plene apeclly In Budget Narrative)
TOTAL
$
480 ,000
0
480,000
0
480,000
147,525
0
147,5 25
0
147,525
80,000
0
80,000
0
80,000
61,650
57,312
11 8,96 2
4,248
123,210
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66,548
0
66,548
0
0
0
0
0
800,000
9 3, 035
893,035
4,248
897,283
Planning and Capacity-Building Grant
(Only for States not applying lor Operating Granta)
A. Planning
(Includes development of currlculumlreaearch/evaluatlon)
$
B. Building State Capacity
(through training, technical assistance, outreach,
dissemination)
"'0
I»
C. Other
(pleaae specify In the Budget Narrative)
cc
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TOTAL
$ ========
�Budget Narrative
The following budget breakdown provides details of each item amount in the administrative budget:
In-Kind.
Grant R~Wl~St
Th.tal
Salary and Wages
1.
24.283
Ed. Consultant VI-B (Gordon- .5 FI'E)
14.217
Secretary 9 (.5 FI'E)
38,500
Fringe Benefits
2.
5,828
3,413
Retirement (@ 24%)
.l.2SQ
Insurance (@ 23.11%)
5..M2
18,139
Travel
3.
.LQQQ
1,000
(20 days @ $50)
(includes mileage, meals, and lodging)
4.
Supplies
Paper & envelopes
5.
Supplies & Materials
Rent (fixed)
Postage
Rapid Copy
Telephone
Grant Coordinators Seminars
(2 seminars x 84 grantees x$6.15 lunch)
6.
Total Direct Costs
7.
Total Indirect Costs (5.6% fixed)
8.
Total Administrative Costs
500
1,500
2,000
1,250
900
um
6,682
29.098
35.723
64,821
1:111
2.001
3.728
30,825
37,724
68,549
The budget was determined by the State of Michigan fixed costs in the areas of salary and
wages, fringe benefits, rent, telephone, and indirect costs. Supplies, postage, telephone, and Rapid
Copy costs will enable the Department to disseminate information and grant application materials
to 561local and 57 intermediate school districts and large numbers of community-based organizations. Pre-proposal conferences will be held to further notify elegible applicants of grant availability.
Grantees will be provided technical assistance seminars regarding grant management. Periodic visits
to grant sites will combine program monitoring for compliance with technical assistance.
The Statewide Planning & Capacity Building budget will be supplemented with matching
State Partnerships for Education funds ($4,248) and in-kind federal funds ($57, 31::} for the salaries
and wages of Gordon (.5 FI'E) and Cass (.25 FfE).
�1.
Proposal Type
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2.
Serve-America
Higher Education Innovative Projects for Community Service
American Conservation and Youth Service Corps
National and Community Service
Proposal1itle
Michigan Higher Education Collaborative Innovative Projects for Community Service:
Linking Campuses and Community
3.
Brief Summary of Proposal
Michigan will strive to advance the field of student, staff, and faculty service learning by
developing Michigan Generation Grants (subgrants) which focus on 1) student initiated
program development, 2) evaluation and outcomes, 3) curriculum development, 4)
localized leadership training, and 5) any combination of the aforementioned areas. In
addition, the Michigan Resource Service Center (MRS C) will be developed, which will
gather and disseminate information and assist in program planning. The Michigan
Resource Services Center will also provide opponunities for regional and statewide training
and leadership development opponunities in s~rvice learning.
4.
LeadAgency
Name
Address (Complete)
Michie-an Community Service Commission
Michiean Department o(Iahor
Olds Plaza BWlft 4th Floor
111 S Canjtol Ayenue
Lanw Michigan 48909
Phone Numbers
Fax Numbers
5.
(5l'V 335-4295
(517) 3734977
Staff Contact
Name
Ms. Julie A Busch. Executive Director
Address( Complete)
MichWm Carnous CoJDPact
Phone Numbers
Fax Numbers
31 KeD~ Center
Micbitmn Stare Uniyersity
East Lansing. Michi2M 48824-1022
(517) 353-9393
(517) 336-1327
�6.
Members of Consortium, if applicable (Higher Education Program only)
Current members of Michigan Campus Compact include: Adrian College, Albion College,
Alma College, Andrews University, Calvin College, Grand Valley State University, Hope
College, Kalamazoo College, Lake Superior State University, Lansing Community College,
Michigan State University, Northern Michigan University, Oakland Community College,
University of Michigan, Wayne State University, and Western Michigan University.
Also, participating in the Higher Education Collaborative drafting group were: Baker
College of Flint, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Mott Community College, Michigan NonProfit Forum, Michigan YES Ambassador of the Points of Light Foundation, 4- H
Cooperative Extension, and the Michigan Community Service Commission.
All institutions of higher education (four-year and community college) were contacted and
invited to participate in the higher education proposal.
7.
Commission Funds Requested
First Year _-li$5QQALW.l"'-l·ooo~-----
8.
Duration of Project
S~D~_~J~wo~e~l.~l~9~~---
Second Year
$500 000
EndmgD~--M~zy~3~1~19~9~5_ ___
'Ihird Year
$500 000
~N~--~3~6
_ _ _ _ _ __
of Months
9.
Past Participants
(Number who participated in community service during the last year and how calculated)
Of the Michigan Campus Compact members it is estimated from our student attitude survey
and annual reports that at least 49,669 were involved in service during 1991. This figure
includes students, faculty, staff, and administrators. This figure is based on reports from
Dr. Larry Hembroff, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, Michigan State
University.
10.
Population Expected to Participate in This Project
1) Students, faculty, staff, and administrators from member Michigan Campus Compact
higher education institutions. 2) Students, faculty, staff and administrators from nonmember Michigan Campus Compact higher education institutions. 3) Local participants and
citizens who would be involved in all aspects of the project We expect to see a 10% increase
in students, facu1ty, staff and administrators involved in service learning from
institutions of higher education in the state.
�11.
Characteristics of Population to be Served
This grant has the potential to affect at least 96 communities where higher education
institutions of learning are housed. Characteristics of the populations to be served include,
students, faculty. staff and administrators at these institutions and those who reside in their
community. Examples of populations which could be served by the grant include:
economically and educationally disadvantaged youth and adults, individuals with limited
basic skills , individuals with disabilities, homeless youth and adults, youth and adults with
limited English proficiency, seniors, and K-12 students. This program stresses the
importance of meeting community needs through the developed projects hence the actual
populations affected will vary from community to community.
12.
CerCificauon
The applicant certifies to the best ofhislher knowledge and belief that the
data in this application are true and correct and that the filing of the
application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant
and that applicant will comply with the assurances required of applicants if
the assistance is approved.
it~~:=t?~/T~
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Signature
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3-23-92
Date
(517)373-960()
Phone
�Michigan Higher Education Collaborative Project for Community Service:
Linking Campuses and Community
SUMMARY
The Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) convened a group open to all Michigan higher education
institutions in January, 1992, to discuss collaboration on service learning in Michigan and develop the
higher education proposal for the state plan for federal funding.
Michigan desires to advance the field of service learning by enabling our higher education institutions to
provide an even higher quality of services to its local community, to assist in meeting local community
needs, and to contribute to the need for a body of knowledge for service learning. The aims of this project·
would be achieved through the centralized efforts of MCC and local efforts of Michigan higher education
institutions. Service allows us to test the hypothesis that we are all learners, just as we are all teachers, at
various times. Higher education is instrumental in understanding the philosophical and pedagogical
underpinnings of community service.
Two goals of the higher education plan for the first year include meeting the needs of the State by the
development of 1) the Michigan Generation Grant program and 2) a Michigan Resource Services Center.
A campus applying for Michigan Generation Grants could apply for funds in one of five areas: 1) student
initiated program development, 2) evaluation and outcomes, 3) curriculum development, 4) localized
leadership training, and 5) a combination of any of the first four criteria.
The first function of the Michigan Resource Services Center will be to develop a comprehensive workshop
that all potential participants of the Michigan Higher Education project will attend in June, 1992.
Coordinated efforts to evaluate the overall effectiveness and outcomes of the Michigan Higher Education
Project shall be done by the Michigan Campus Compact in coordination with the Michigan Community
Service Commission. Particular attention will be given to evaluation priorities established by the
Commission on National and Community Service and the research agenda established by the Johnson
Foundation.
�Michigan Higher Education Collaborative Project for Community Service:
Linking Campuses and Community
HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIA IN MICHIGAN
The Michigan Higher Education Collaborative is open to all higher education institutions in Michigan
(public or private, four year undergraduate and graduate colleges and universities, and community
colleges). Because of the collaboration, initiatives, expertise, and experience with subgranting, MCC was
designated as the lead higher education consortia for Michigan. As lead consortia, Michigan Campus
Compact (MCC) convened a group in January 1992 (see Appendix A for lead agency designation, support
letters and planning members) to discuss collaboration on service learning in Michigan, and develop the
higher education proposal for the state plan for federal funding. Michigan Campus Compact, formed in
1989 and funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and member institutions has worked to strengthen
community service projects, encourage the creation of projects and to foster cooperation and mutual
discovery between the public and private sector (see Apendix B). This project would allow MCC to
augment and expand the programs it already has in place. Considerable outreach efforts would be made to
all Michigan higher education institutions and local communities. Because of the nature of MCC, member
institutions have already been exposed to collaboration; therefore, careful and intentional efforts would be
made to ensure collaboration in this project and future Michigan community service efforts. The Executive
Director of Michigan Campus Compact, Julie A. Busch will serve as the project director and provide the
necessary support for this project (See Appendix C). All Michigan higher education institutions were
solicited for input on the higher education portion of the state plan, and would be eligible to participate in
all aspects of the programs mentioned in this narrative.
AIMS
Michigan desires to advance the field of service learning by enabling our higher education institutions to
provide an even higher quality of services to its local community, to assist in meeting local community
needs, and to contribute to the need for a body of knowledge for service learning. The aims of this project
would be achieved through the centralized efforts of MCC, and local efforts of Michigan higher education
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�institutions.
Institutions of higher education will become more aware of the value of community perspectives, and will
view the community and students as experts in some areas and learners in others. Service allow us to test
the hypothesis that we are allleamersjust as we are all teachers at various times. Higher education is
instrumental in understanding the philosophical and pedagogical underpinnings of community service.
Further efforts in the state of Michigan would allow us to assist in advancing the entire field of service
learning where some campuses already have as much as thirty years experience in student community
service. The Principles of Good Practice for Combining Service and Learning as well as service learning
defmitions will be adhered to (see Appendix D).
MElliODS
Two goals of the higher education plan for the first year include meeting the needs of the State by the 1)
development of the Michigan Generation Grant program and, 2) a Michigan Resource Services Center.
The Michigan Generation Grant program will create innovative projects sponsored by individual higher
education institutions as well as by MCC that will encourage students to more widely participate in
community service activities, especially when integrated with academic study. The Michigan Resource
Services Center will hold workshops and conferences on service learning, and compile and disseminate
resources to advance the field of service learning.
IMPACf
The Michigan Generation Grant program and Michigan Resource Services Center will enable Michigan to:
1)
create and expand community service activities for students at Michigan higher education
institutions, by involving students in all levels of program/project planning, implementation, and
evaluation. Objectives include the development of new program models, curriculum development,
program evaluation, leadership and training programs, and innovative combination programs of the
aforementioned elements;
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�2)
encourage student-initiated and student designed community service projects, and include faculty,
staff, and community members in all aspects of program/project planning, implementation, and
evaluation;
3)
facilitate the integration of community service into educational programs developing new curricula,
centralizing resources for service learning curricula, and efforts to replicate successful models;
4)
encourage students to participate in community service effons that will engender a sense of social
responsibility and commitment to the community as already reflected as a central mission of MCC;
5)
encourage students to assist in literacy efforts with individuals with limited basic skills or an
inability to read and write; and
6)
provide for the training of professional K- 12 teachers, prospective teachers, college and university
faculty and staff, and community leaders in the skills necessary to develop , supervise, and
organize community service activities. The Michigan model will take into consideration the
particular needs of a community and will involve participants in the development of proposed
service activities.
Every effon shall be made to ensure that all aspects of the Michigan program are of high quality with
strong leadership and management of the programs; innovative design in order to advance the field of
service learning with attention to programs that can be replicated and sustained at a state and/or local level.
MICHIGAN GENERATION GRANTS
One major thrust of the Michigan plan would be the implementation of Michigan Generation Grants open
to all Michigan Institutions of Higher Education (see Appendix E for Request for Proposal) on a statewide
basis. MCC for the past two years has sponsored a very successful Venture Grant program that has
enabled members to initiate new programs, expand established programs, conduct evaluations on service
learning, and develop curricular effons that link service and learning. The Michigan Generation Grant
program would be added that would be open to all Michigan institutions of higher education.
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�PURPOSE OF MICHIGAN GENERATION GRANTS
The Michigan Generation Grant funds would build upon the current MCC Venture Grant program idea
First, it would be available to all Michigan campuses. Secondly, it would enable campuses to continue
good programs with staffmg that is critical for program success. It would provide resources for program
staff so they can create a basis for other people to participate in volunteerism. Third, the Michigan
Generation Grants would have an especially strong emphasis on community voice and student
involvement in developing projects and programs that would ensure the development of sound
partnerships. Community members, as well as faculty, staff, and especially students would be involved in
all levels of program planning, implementation and evaluation.
IEAM OR ADVISORY GROUP STRUCTURE
Michigan Generation Grant proposals would need to demonstrate teams or advisory groups from each
institution comprised of students, community members, faculty, staff, and where appropriate those
considered to be the focus of the service. In communities where there is a Partnership for Education
program or similar structures, institutions would be encouraged to add a representative from this group to
their team or advisory group as well. Prominent business people, civic leaders, cooperative extension
programs, community mental health, United Ways, and other community based organizations should also
be encouraged to participate in this team or advisory group that can work as a· unified voice for the
project(s)/program(s).
CRITERIA FOR SUB-GRANTS
Michigan Generation Grant applicants would be required to provide 25 percent matching funds either inkind or actual costs, to implicitly demonstrate the campus commitment, provide plans for sustainability,
and address how their program/project meets the criteria of: quality, innovation and uniqueness,
replicability, sustainability, and community voice. Grant recipients would be required to attend a
workshop about effective elements of program/project development, the focus of the Michigan higher
education project, the Principles of Good Practice for Combining Service and Learning, and the need for
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�collaboration with each other. As the project moves to the second year, workshops would also include
highlights of prior demonstration programs.
REVIEW PROCESS
Grant proposals would be reviewed and decisions determined by a committee of higher education
students, faculty, staff, representatives of community based organizations, and K-12. Efforts would be
made to ensure the committee is regionally and ethnically diverse, gender balanced, and non-partisan.
Final decisions would be made in collaboration with the Michigan Community Service Commission.
PROGRAM CAIEGORIES
The Michigan Generation Grants program would meet all of the requirements of the National and
Community Services RFP, including project development and the involvement of teams of students,
faculty, staff, and community members in all aspects of program/project development A campus applying
for Michigan Generation Grants could apply for funds in one of five areas: 1) student initiated program
development, 2) evaluation and outcomes, 3) curriculum development, 4) localized leadership training,
and 5) a combination of any of the first four criteria.
STIJDENT INDJAIED PROGRAM GRANTS
Student-initiated programs are vital to the overall success of this plan. If we are to truly develop students'
ethic of service and lifetime commitment to service, we must ensure that students are significant
stakeholders in this process. Students will be required to involve community personnel, faculty, staff and
others in their planning. Michigan Generation Grants in this area would be awarded for up to $5,000 per
proposal. A minimum of ten grants would be awarded in this program area. An outstanding example is the
Campus Outreach Opportunity League's (COOL) "Into The Streets" program, a national initiative designed
by students, to introduce more students to community service and to provide learning experiences that will
encourage them to volunteer on a regular basis. Attributed to MCC and COOL's collaborative efforts,
their shared human and financial resources, Michigan was designated as the model state. Other student
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�generated program initiatives in Michigan include: Best Buddies at Albion College, The ACCESS
Homework Hotline program at Alma College, Students for Community Service at Hope College,
CHEERS Elementary Outreach Program at Michigan State University, the Club Earth "Think Globally,
Act Locally" program at Northern Michigan University, and volunteer support for Focus: Hope at
University of Detroit- Mercy.
EVALUATION ANP OUTCOMES GRANTS
If we are truly to advance the field of service learning, opportunities for evaluation and outcomes must be
promoted. The purpose of the evaluation and outcome emphasis is to learn from the service; to improve the
nature of service and to provide tested mcxiels that will enhance the building of communities. The service
learning research agenda recommended by Wingspread should be given priority for service evaluation
efforts (see Appendix F). We need to recognize that some common assumptions and different methcxis
will need to be tested. Evaluation and Outcome teams or an advisory group of students, community
personnel and faculty is preferred in this fairly traditional academic arena Evaluation and outcomes may be
quantitative or it may be qualitative. Faculty would be encouraged to network with other faculty members
on collaborative evaluation and outcomes across the state to identify similar models or methods. Michigan
will encourage youth initiated evaluation and outcome projects. Higher education values the service
learning mcxiels that empowers relationships, making the recipients of service more likely to be servers
themselves (Robert Greenleaf, Servant Leader). If service learning is to be seen as legitimate in the
academy, evaluation and outcomes must focus on service learning. This will validate service learning as a
valuable pedagogy. Grants will be available for evaluation and outcomes in conjunction with concurrently
or previously funded Michigan Generation Grants only. The cap for a Michigan Generation Grant for
evaluation and outcomes would be $10,000 per proposal. A minimum of five grants would be awarded in
this program area Some evaluation and outcome efforts have already been underway in Michigan. Some
examples include: 1) Michigan State University's Partners in Service Learning, a project that studied the
impact on mentors/mentees participating in mentoring programs of the Public Private Ventures as
Commissioned by the National Campus Compact, 2) A study, funded by a MCC Venture Grant, of
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�Michigan school volunteers completed by Dr. Arden Moon and Dr. Roger Neimeyer of Michigan State
University, 3) MCC Student Attitude Survey, a baseline attitudinal survey provided to new members, and
4) a study of academic consequents of student involvement in community service as a requirement in a
University of Michigan Political Science class.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
One of the greatest curriculum development challenges of moving service closer to the center of the
mission of higher education is to develop courses that include service learning components. Michigan
Generation Grant proposals could develop new courses or reformat existing courses. Generic curriculum
materials could also be developed by subject area that could be disseminated throughout the state. A faculty
guide could be developed on how to sponsor student service learners for independent study credit Liberal
Arts courses that offer the history of community service and philanthropy while also offering students the
opportunity to serve will particularly help the working and non-traditional students. Subject matter courses
that specifically address youth topics (i.e. AIDS, literacy, violence) would also be given priority. Michigan
Generation Grants in the curriculum would be awarded up to $10,000. A minimum of eight grants would
be awarded in this program area. An example of a curriculum integration is "Caring Projects" for
humanities students at Alpena Community College; where in cooperation with the Volunteer Center
students complete 30 hours of required community service at a variety of agencies as directed by their
instructor with reflection done through journals and reports.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING GRANTS
Michigan has the ability to provide quality statewide leadership and specialized training programs at the
local level because of the infrastructure that exists through MCC, Cooperative Extension, the Michigan
Community Service Commission, and the Michigan Non-Profit Forum. A campus could apply for a
Michigan Generation Grant, to develop local training programs for community members, youth, summer
youth corps, teacher training, or for the development of a regional training program that would prepare
students for leadership roles in service and community problem solving. The development of specific
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�training programs for professional K-12 teachers, students in teacher education programs, and faculty on
service learning pedagogy would be encouraged. Institutions of higher education may also provide
leadership for training and education about the social issues connected to service. Michigan Generation
Grants in this area would be awarded up to $10,000. A minimum of three grants would be awarded.
COMBINATION GRANTS
We will seek innovative programs and projects in this solicitation of proposals. We will encourage
campuses to apply for funding for a combination of any of the four aforementioned areas. This fifth area
of grants would encourage creativity and innovativeness, and allow individuals to visualize the connection
between areas. Michigan Generation Grants for combination grants would be awarded for up to $15,000.
A minimum of six grants would be awarded in this area.
MICHIGAN RESQURCE SERVICES CENIER
During the first year of the Michigan project, a centralized Resource Services Center would be developed
and housed at MCC. The goal of the Michigan Resource Center would be to disseminate information to
local campuses to enhance their local programs while at the same time creating a body of knowledge that
furthers the service learning field. The Michigan Resource Services Center would provide support and
resources to all Michigan institutions developing projects. It would help to ensure collaboration between
groups working in the same area as well as transmitting learning and expertise across areas. A staff
member in the area of leadership, service, and resource development would be hired to coordinate this
program. The Michigan Resource Services Center would collect resources already in existence on service
learning in a vast array of areas. This would include: curriculum, evaluation and outcome, program
models, leadership and training programs, specific programmatic areas (i.e. youth, mentoring, literacy),
and information that would provide technical assistance (i.e. newsletter publishing, grantwriting). The
MCC is already suited to provide linkages to connect people and resources. As knowledge of programs
and projects within the state grows, the second phase efforts would bring individuals together to share
program and project ideas, issue results, and publish implementation strategies. These steps would
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�encourage further discussion and collaboration, widen the sharing of resources, and develop a centralized
source of knowledge and information. Examples of materials the Resource Center may develop or
intentionally seek to collect include: a community needs assessment instrument, materials on orienting
students to the community, materials on integrating service into the curriculum. techniques of reflection in
non-formal and formal settings, and information on collaboration in the development of community
programs. The Michigan Resource Services Center will also work in cooperation with the Regional
Mentoring Resource Center to be housed at MCC.
LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
The Resource Services Center would also provide statewide leadership and even regional training on a
variety of issues and programs. The first function of this Center would be to develop a comprehensive
workshop that all potential applicants for the Michigan Generation Grant funds would attend in June of
1992. This workshop would focus on the Michigan Generation Grant proposal process, role of the
Michigan Resource Service Center, and the overall vision for Michigan for service learning. Future
workshops on evaluation and outcome, curriculum, new project and program initiatives, leadership and
training, and innovative projects around specific issues would be held. Workshops could include: teacher
education, service learning pedagogy, mentoring, at risk youth, curriculum development for a specific
discipline, community collaboration, youth empowerment, reciprocal
learning~
community capacity
building, cultural communication and appreciation, and new roles and new definitions of citizenship that
incorporate the service learner models. Faculty, staff, students and community members may collaborate
on statewide community needs on violence, toxic waste removal, literacy program, youth at risk, and
youth empowerment in a colloquy type setting. Each time Michigan Generation Grants are awarded a
workshop would be held to discuss collaboration between recipients, present information on service
learning defmitions and the Principles for Combining Good Service and Learning, and highlight model
programs that have already been funded through the Michigan Generation Grant Program. Already MCC
holds an annual conference, which is open to all campuses in Michigan and others interested in service.
The most recent conference was held in March, 1992 with a theme of "Partnerships for the Future:
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�Linking Campuses and Youth." There is ongoing funding for an annual conference, but the development
of a Resource Services Center would allow Michigan to develop more specialized conferences and
workshops to be held minimally in the fall and winter of each year of the project. Special workshops have
also been held for community colleges, faculty, and students. These workshops have enhanced our
collaboration with organizations such as the American Youth Foundation, National Campus Compact,
Campus Outreach Opportunity League, Council of Michigan Foundations, and National Youth Leadership
Council.
COMMITMENT TO ASSIST OTHER SIAIES
The Michigan Higher Education Collaborative Innovative Projects for Community Service: Linking
Campuses and Community will assist other states and campus programs to improve or become
established. Workshops and conferences sponsored by the Michigan Resource Services Center would be
open to anyone interested in service learning, and particular attention would be given to inviting and
encouraging attendance by other stakeholders in the Michigan State plan (i.e. Departments of Education
and Labor, Youth Corps, and Michigan Community Service Commission).
EVALUATION
Coordinated efforts to evaluate the overall effectiveness and outcomes of the Michigan Higher Education
Project shall be done by Michigan Campus Compact in coordination with the Michigan Community
Service Commission. Particular attention will be given to evaluation priorities established by the
Commission on National and Community Service and the research agenda established by the Johnson
Foundation. MCC will coordinate efforts to evaluate the Michigan Generation Grant projects with
individual campuses responsible for evaluation and data collection of programs implemented on their
campus. The Michigan Resource Service Center will be evaluated by an outside evaluator by seeking bids
from state social research institutes.
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�Michigan Higher Education Collaborative Innovative Projects for Community
Service: Linking Campuses and Community
PLANNED TIMELINE
Year One (June 1, 1992 to May 31, 1993)
May 1
Mailing to all Michigan higher education institutions announcingJune 8 workshop
on 'The Vision for Michigan Higher Education Collaborative Innovative Projects
for Community Service: Linking Campuses and Community."
May 1
Appointment of review committee for Michigan Generation Grants
May 15
Finalize RFP for Michigan Generation Grant program for Student Initiated
Program Development, Evaluation and Research, Curriculum Development,
Localized Training Programs, and Combination Grants
June 1
Announcement of the Michigan Resource Service Center for conferences,
workshops, and symposia on service learning, and to be a clearinghouse for service
learning resources (depository and dissemination)
June 8
Workshop on "The Michigan Vision" which will include an overview of the grant,
details of the Michigan Generation Grant program, and the vision for service
learning in Michigan.
June 8
First Michigan Generation Grant cycle opens
June 11-15 Council of Michigan Foundations Leadership Conference for Michigan Youth
Advisory Councils -30 college students from MCC member schools will serve as
facilitators and receive additional service learning and leadership training. Done also
in cooperation with the National Youth Leadership Council
Aug.
6-9
Collegiate Service Learning/Leadership Conference at Camp Miniwanca for
collegiates from Michigan. Sponsored by MCC and American Youth Foundation
August 17
First Michigan Generation Grant cycle closes
Fall
Statewide Workshop on specific area (i.e. teacher education, service learning
pedagogy, mentoring, literacy, at risk youth, curriculum development, community
collaboration)
Sept. 14
Announcement of first Michigan Generation Grant award recipients
Sept. 18
Second Michigan Generation Grant cycle opens
Oct. 9
Conference for Faculty and Staff on "Linking Service
and the Curriculum"
Nov. 5
Second Michigan Generation Grant cycle closes
Dec. 11
Announcement of second Michigan Generation Grant award recipients
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�Winter
Statewide workshop on specific topic area
Jan. 15
Conference for all Michigan Generation Grant Award recipients and other interested
individuals to share progress on programs/projects. Groups would be broken down
into Michigan Generation Grant areas.
March 26
Third annual MCC Conference
May 14
Final reports for Michigan Generation Grant cycles one and two due
May 26
Conference for all Michigan Generation Grant A ward recipients and other interested
individuals to share final reports on programs or projects. Groups would again be
broken down into Michigan Generation Grant areas. Final reports/materials would
become part of the Michigan Resources Service Center
Year Two (June 1, 1993 to May 31, 1994)
June 1
Opening of third Michigan Generation Grant cycle
August
Second Annual conference on Collegiate Service Learning/Leadership at Camp
Miniwanca
Aug. 16
Publication of Summaries of Year One Michigan Generation Grants
Aug. 16
Oosing of third Michigan Generation Grant cycle
Fall
Statewide conference on specific area
Sept. 6
Implementation of Computer Linkages for Service Learning on Michigan campuses
(E mail and bulletin board)
Sept. 10
Announcement of third cycle Michigan Generation Grant recipients
Oct. 1
Workshop for all third cycle Michigan Generation Grant recipients, previous
recipients, and other interested individuals to discuss ways to effectively share
resources, program implementation strategies (replication models), and ways to do
more collaboration throughout the state
Oct. 4
Opening of fourth Michigan Generation Grant cycle
Nov. 12
Closing date for fourth Michigan Generation Grant cycle
Dec. 10
Announcement of recipients of fourth cycle Michigan Generation
Winter
Statewide conference on specific topic area
March
Fourth annual MCC Conference
April
Publication of monographs on Program Models, Research and Evaluation,
Curriculum Models, LocalizedTraining Models, and Combination Models
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�May
Summit on the state of Service Learning in Michigan
May 13
Final reports due for Michigan Generation Grants Cycle three and four
Year Three (June 1, 1994 to May 31, 1995)
June
Opening of fifth Michigan Generation Grant Cycle
July
Institute for Service Institutionalization-Highlighting model Michigan campuses
who have institutionalized service, and to develop strategies of how to further
institutionalize service on other campuses
August
Third annual collegiate Service Learning/Leadership Conference at Camp
Miniwanca
August
Closing of fifth Michigan Generation Grant Cycle
Fall
Statewide conference on specific topic area
September
Announcement of recipients of fifth Michigan Generation Grantcycle
October
Workshop for all fifth cycle Michigan Generation Grant recipients, previous
recipients, and other interested individuals to discuss ways to institutionalize service
and do additional outreach within the state and the country
October
Opening of sixth Michigan Generation Grant cycle
November
Closing date for sixth Michigan Generation Grant cycle
December
Announcement of recipients of fifth cycle Michigan Generation Grants
Winter
Statewide workshop on specific topic area
January
Workshop for sixth cycle Michigan Generation Grant recipients
March
Fifth annual MCC conference
May 12
Final repons due for Michigan Generation Grants cycle five and six
May 31
Publication of summaries of three years of Michigan Generation Grants
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�Part VI- Forms
Higher Education Innovative Projects Budget
Please attach the Budget Narrative to this page.
Instructions for this form are on the following page.
Funds
Requested
from the
Commission +
Other
Federal
=
Total
Federal
State/local/
_
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+
Funds
Total
Program
Funding
I. Campus Program
A. Recruitment, Training, Placement, and Supervision of
Participants
$ ____ _
B. Faculty and Curriculum Development
C. Evaluation
(not required for grants of less than $50,000)
D. Administration
(not to exceed 5% of Commission funds)
E. Other
(please specify In Budget Narrative)
II. Consortium
I Partnership Costs (If Applicable)
A. Subgrants
300,000
300,000
300,000
600,000
B. Evaluation
25,000
25,000
25,000
50,000
C. Administration
(not to exceed 5% of Commission funds)
25,000
25,000
25.000
50.000
150,000
150l000
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500,000
500,000
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50,000 W.K. Kellogg Grant 1992
Salaries
50,000 MCC Fund Development
Student lniliated Programs
Cap $5,000/Proposal Minimum Awarded: 10
Evaluation and Outcomes
Cap $10,0001Proposal Minimmn Awarded: 5
Curriculum Development
Cap $10,(XX)!Proposal Minimum Awarded: 8
Localized Training Programs
Cap $10,000/Proposal Minimum Awarded: 3
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Cap $15,000/Proposal Minimum A wanled: 6
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RFP for Generation Grants
�MICHIGAN HIGHER EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE,
INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS:
LINKING CAMPUSES AND COMMUNITY
Michigan Generation Grant
(draft, pending funding, 3120192)
Cycle Opens: (opening date here)
Cycle Closes: (closing date here)
Announcement Date: (announcement date here)
Guidelines For Michh:an Generation Grant Applications
What is the Michigan Higher Education Collaborative?
The Michigan Higher Education Collaborative is open to all higher education institutions in
Michigan (public or private, four year undergraduate and graduate colleges and universities, and
community colleges). As the designated higher education leader consortia, Michigan Campus
Compact convened a group in January, 1992 to discuss collaboration on service learning in
Michigan and develop the higher education proposal for the state community service plan for
federal funding. One of the outcomes of this was the Michigan Generation Grants.
The Michigan Campus Compact is funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and Michigan
Campus Compact members. Housed at Michigan State University, the Michigan Campus Compact
is an affiliate of Campus Compact, the national project to promote public and community service,
which is sponsored by the Education Commission of the States.
What are Michigan Generation Grants?
Michigan Generation Grants are fmancial awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 depending on the
program category. Application for Michigan Generation Grant funds are open to individuals or
groups on all Michigan higher education campuses who wish to develop or expand community
service programs. Project proposals should foster the habit of lifelong involvement in community
service as well as provide replicable models for use at other colleges and universities. Funding for
Generation Grants are, in part, underwritten by the Commission on National and Community
Service.
Who may apply?
Registered student organizations, individual students, faculty, and administrators of Michigan
higher education institutions are eligible to submit project proposals. Student projects must be
submitted jointly by the student/student organization and a faculty/administrative advisor. The
president of the institution must also provide signed acknowledgement of all project proposals.
Grant applicants must also demonstrate evidence of a team or advisory group on their campus.
Members of this team or advisory group must include students, staff, faculty, and community
members. Other suggested members of this team or advisory group include a representative from
the local Partnership for Education, United Way, Community Foundation, K-12 representative,
Volunteer Action Center, and other members of the community who represent local issues. Where
appropriate, representatives of the target of the service may also be included.
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What type of projects may qualify for grant money?
The Michigan Generation Grant project encourages the development of innovative public and
community service projects on Michigan campuses.
Michigan Generation Grant applicants will be required to provide 25 percent matching funds ,
either in-kind or actual costs, to implicitly demonstrate the campus commitment, provide plans for
sustainability, and address how their program/project meets the criteria of quality , innovation
and uniqueness, replicability, sustainability, and community voice.
A campus applying for Michigan Generation Grants could apply for funds in one of five areas: 1)
student initiated program development, 2) evaluation and outcomes, 3) curriculum development,
4) localized leadership training, and 5) a combination of any of the first four criteria
Grant
Cate~:orjes
Student Initiated Program Grants
Student-initiated programs are vital to the overall success of this plan. If we are to truly develop
students' ethics of service and lifetime commitment to service, we must ensure that students are
significant stakeholders in this process. Students will be required to involve community
personnel, faculty, staff, and others in their planning. Michigan Generation Grants in this area will
be awarded for up to $5,000 per proposal. A minimum of ten grants will be awarded in this
program area.
Evaluation and Outcomes Grants
If we are truly to advance the field of service learning, opportunities for evaluation and outcomes
must be promoted. The purpose of the evaluation and outcome emphasis is to learn from the
service, to improve the nature of service, and to provide tested models that will enhance the
building of communities. The service learning research agenda recommended by Wingspread
should be given priority for service evaluation efforts. Common assumptions and different
methods will need to be tested. Evaluation and outcome teams or an advisory group of students,
community personnel, and faculty is preferred in this fairly traditional academic arena. Evaluation
and outcomes may be quantitative, or it may be qualitative. Faculty are encouraged to network
with other faculty members on collaborative evaluation and outcomes across the state to identify
similar models or methods. Youth initiated evaluation and outcome projects are encouraged.
Higher education values the service learning models that empower relationships, making the
recipients of service more likely to be servers themselves (Robert Greenleaf, Servant Leader). If
service learning is to be seen as legitimate in the academy, evaluation and outcomes must focus on
service learning. This will validate service learning as a valuable pedagogy. Grants will be
available for evaluation and outcomes in conjunction with concurrently or previously funded
Michigan Generation Grants only. The cap for a Michigan Generation Grant for evaluation and
outcomes will be $10,000 per proposal. A minimum of five grants will be awarded in this
program area. Some evaluation and outcome efforts have already been underway in Michigan.
Curriculum Development Grants
One of the greatest curriculum development challenges of moving service closer to the center of the
mission of higher education is to develop courses that include service learning components.
Michigan Generation Grant proposals could develop new courses or reformat existing courses.
Generic curriculum materials could also be developed by subject area, which could be disseminated
throughout the state. A faculty guide could be developed on how to sponsor student service
learners for independent study credit. Liberal Arts courses, which offer the history of community
service and philanthropy while also offering students the opportunity to serve, will particularly
help the working and non-traditional students. Subject matter courses which specifically address
youth topics (i.e. AIDS , literacy, violence) will also be given priority. Michigan Generation
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Grants in the curriculum will be awarded up to $10,000. A minimum of eight grants will be
awarded in this program area.
Leadership Training Grants
Michigan has the ability to provide quality statewide leadership and specialized training programs at
the local level because of the infrastructure that exists through MCC, Cooperative Extension, the
Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Michigan Non-Profit Forum. A campus could
apply for a Michigan Generation Grant to develop local training programs for community
members, youth, summer youth corps, teacher training, or for the development of a regional
training program that will prepare students for leadership roles in service and community problem
solving. The development of specific training programs for professional K-12 teachers, students
in teacher education programs, and faculty on service learning pedagogy will be encouraged.
Institutions of higher education may also provide leadership for training and education about the
social issues connected to service. Michigan Generation Grants in this area will be awarded up to
$10,000. A minimum of three grants will be awarded.
Combination Grants
We will seek innovative programs and projects in this solicitation of proposals. Campuses are
encouraged to apply for funding for a combination of any of the four aforementioned areas. This
fifth area of grants will encourage creativity and innovativeness and allow individuals to visualize
the connection between areas. Michigan Generation Grants for combination grants will be
awarded for up to $15,000. A minimum of six grants will be awarded in this area.
How are grants awarded and administered?
Grant proposals will be reviewed and decisions determined by a committee of higher education
students, faculty, staff, representatives of community based organizations, and K- 12. Final
decisions will be made in collaboration with the Michigan Community Service Commission.
When may an application be submitted?
All grant applications for consideration must be received in the office of the Michigan Campus
Compact no later than (deadline date here).
When are decisions announced?
Written notifications to each applicant will be made no later than (date here). Project
implementation may begin anytime during the granting period, as in the approved project time line.
Preparing and submitting your Michigan Generation Grant Application:
All applicants must_submit one signed original and ten additional copies of the entire
grant proposal, for a total of eleven. Grant applications should include the following components:
Cover letter:
The cover letter briefly describes the project and includes the proposal originator's name,
address and telephone number(s), as well as the name, address, and telephone number(s)
of persons who will advise the project. If the project is being proposed by a student,
please provide a summer mailing address for follow up.
Acknowledgement from the president of the college/university:
A signed acknowledgement from the college/university president must accompany the
application.
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Overview of team or advismy jUOup:
A description of the team or advisory group involved in the planning and implementation
needs to include: team/group members name, title (i.e. student, faculty , staff, representative
from community based organization, or K-12), and their roles in the proposed project.
Summmy statement:
A summary statement is a one-page, double-spaced abstract that briefly describes the
problem(s) being addressed, the proposed activities, and the project's intended outcome.
The summary statement is attached as a cover sheet to the front of the proposal narrative.
Pro.posal Narrative:
The proposal narrative describes the project in detail. It should be no longer than five
double-spaced pages. A few over simplistic examples have been provided for clarification
of some narrative requirements.
The proposal narrative should:
1. Identify the community problem or need addressed by proposal.
Example: Every town's shelters report an average of ten newly homeless
families each month. The effects of homelessness on families includes poor
physical health, inadequate nutrition, stress, and despair.
2 . Describe the proposed project activities.
Example: Project Care activities will include advocating for emergency
services, assistance with housing search and securing of funds to obtain
housing, and linking families with social service agencies. These activities will
be carried out with supervision, guidance, and training from Every town's
three emergency shelters and Every town county's Department of Social
Services.
3. Discuss the probable effect of the project on the identified problem.
4. Where possible, discuss the anticipated impact of this project on:
a) the students involved in the project,
b) the campus, and
c) the community in which the campus resides.
Example: We expect to serve 25 homeless families in six months.
5. Include realistic estimates of the number of students to be recruited for volunteer
efforts of the project .
Example: We anticipate that 50 students will actively volunteer in the project in
its first year of existence. These students will volunteer a minimum of two
hours per week for ten weeks.
6. Include a proposed budget that outlines how funds will be used. In-kind
contribution should be included in the budget projections. A 25 percent match
is required. In-kind volunteer hours may be calculated at a rate of $5 .00 per
hour. Michigan Campus Compact member campuses may use their annual dues
as an in-kind match.
7. Include a time line for the project.
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8. Include plans for continuation of the project beyond the Michigan Generation
Grant funding period.
Letters of Support:
These letters document the worth of the project from the perspective of the letter writer.
Examples include letters from the project's team or advisory group and the community
agency that the project hopes to assist, if applicable.
What are the conditions of the grant?
Grant monies will be paid to the Michigan higher education institution shortly following
compliance with the following conditions:
1 . the Michigan institution representative is identified who will administer the grant money
and maintain fiscal accountability for the project money, and
2. the member institution will agree to provide oversight to the project via the faculty or
administrative advisor to the student/student groups or through the supervisors of
faculty and staff who are awarded Michigan Generation Grant money.
What is expected of grant recipients?
Recipients of the Michigan Generation Grants are expected to submit an interim progress report
halfway through the granting period as well as a final report at the end of the funding cycle. The
final report should summarize the work to date and include a financial report. The final report
should be accompanied by a signed cover letter from the project administrator indicating that the
report has been reviewed and approved by the faculty/administrative advisor.
Excerpts from project summary reports will be adapted and shared with all Michigan higher
education institutions as well as with the Commission on National and Community Service in order
to strengthen and improve service programs across the state and nation.
Who can provide assistance with developing the project and writing the proposal?
Writing a grant proposal is not difficult, but it does require planning and attention to detail. If your
campus has a Community Service Coordinator, he/she can assist with the application and project
development. Additional information can be obtained by calling or writing the Michigan Campus
Compact.
Where should I send my proposal?
Michigan Campus Compact
31 Kellogg Center
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1022
(517) 353-9393
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Higher Education Innovative Projects for Community Service
American Conservation and Youth Service Corps
National and Community Service
Proposal1itle
Michigan Youth Environmental Education Service (YEES) Corps
(State Operated Program)
Brief Summary ofProposal
The YEES Corps is an integral part of Michigan's vision to promote community service in
the state. Youth aged 18 to 21 from across the state will undertake completion of
environmentally-related projects in residential and non-residential settings over the course
of the summer. A diverse group of youth based on ethnic, economic, and demographic
characteristics will participate.
Upon completion of the summer experience, youth will return home for continued
educational and training services.
4.
Lead Agency
Name
Address (Complete)
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michiean Department oflahnr
Olds Plaza Building. 4th Floor
111 S. Capitol Avenue
I.ansin~ Michjean 48909
Phone Numbers
Fax Numbers
5.
<517) 3354295
(517) 373-4977
StaffContact
Name
Mr. James Yiyenti. Acting Director
Address( Complete)
Governor's Office on Job Training MDOL
201 N. Washingtpn Aye P 0. Box 30015
Lansing Miclrigan 48909
Phone Numbers
Fax Numbers
(517) 373-9600
(517) 373-3728
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Members of Consortium, if applicable (Higher Education Program only)
7.
Commission Funds Requested
8.
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Past Participants
(Number who participated in community service during the last year and how calculated)
This is a new initiative being undertaken in the state; therefore, no previous participation
has occurred.
10.
Population Expected to Participate in This Project
Two hundred thirty five economically and non-economically disadvantaged 18 to 21 year
old youth with diverse ethnic and demographic characteristics will participate. The majority
of these youth, however, will be economically disadvantaged. The participant base will
also include offenders, substance abusers, school dropouts, and handicapped individuals.
Recruitment efforts will emphasize a male/female mix.
11.
Characteristics ofPopulation to be Served
Residents statewide will benefit from the service provided by YEES Corps youth. Our
handicapped residents will be afforded access to state park facilities. Everyone will have a
cleaner, healthier environment to enjoy and live in. Overall, our natural resources will be
preserved.
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Certification
The applicant certifies to the best of his/her knowledge and belief that the
data in this application are true and correct and that the filing of the
application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant
and that applicant will comply with the assurances required of applicants if
the assistance is approved.
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Higher Education Innovative Projects for Community Service
American Conservation and Youth Service Corps
National and Community Service
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Local Community Corps Initiatives
(Subgrantee Program)
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Brief Summary of Proposal
Urban and rural area service initiatives will be expanded and established to address the
needs compressed within our cities boundaries. Two program models will initially be
replicated: a year round urban corps and Youth Volunteer Corps design. Projects will
address human, educational, and public safety needs, especially those related to
impoverished areas and citizens.
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Micbi~ Communjty Service Commission
Micbiean Department of Labor
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Ms. Diana Ale-ra . Executive Director
Michigan Community Service Commission
Olds Plaza Building. 4th Floor
111 S. Capitol Avenue
Lansing. Michigan 48909
(517)335.4295
(517>373-4977
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Members of Consortium, if applicable (Higher Education Program only)
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Past Participants
(Number who participated in community service during the last year and how calculated)
Last year, according to Flint program operators 75 economically disadvantaged youth age
16-23 participated in the locally-based Flint Urban corps project Through the Youth
Volunteer Crops sites, 403 youth volunteered to contribute their time to community service.
These figures were obtained from the national Youth Volunteer Corps administrators.
10.
Population Expected to Participate in This Project
It is expected that an additional 100 economically and educationally disadvantaged youth
age 15 to 23 will participate. School dropouts, handicapped youth, substance abusers and
offenders will be recruited. The composition of the corps will reflect the communities
ethnic, economic and demographic mixture.
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Characteristics ofPopnJation to be Served
Low income persons will be the recipients of the majority of this service. Initially, seven
communities which have a high level of need will be targeted. In addition to the
communities, because of the built-in multiplier affect, 1700 youth from diverse
backgrounds will also benefit through service.
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Certification
The applicant certifies to the best of his/her knowledge and belief that the
data in this application are true and correct and that the filing of the
application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant
and that applicant will comply with the assurances required of applicants if
the assistance is approved.
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�CONSERVATION AND YOUTH SERVICE CORPS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Governor Engler is committed to communities coming together, to neighbors helping neighbors. At the
direction of the Governor, the state of Michigan is creating the Michigan Youth Environmental Education
Service Corps program, a state operated summer conservation corps. Through this initiative, young
people age 18 to 21 across the state will receive an opportunity to learn the value of community service and
the importance of a clean, healthy environment. Local communities will be afforded the resources to help
meet human, educational, and environmental needs.
As this initiative fills such a pressing social need in our state, state resources have been identified to
undertake the program on a limited basis. Grant funds awarded through this competition will be used to
expand the scope of the program to additional communities and to further diversify the population served
through these much needed projects.
Grant funding to support local existing and new youth service corps is also being requested. Funding for
year round urban corps models will provide service opportunities for youth age 16 to 23. Youth Volunteer
Corps in the state will be established or expanded based on a competitive process. The age population
targeted for these corps will be 12 to 18 year olds, with the 12 to 15 year olds ser¥ing as non-participant
volunteers.
In combination, filling the needs of our youth for meaningful work and instilling a sense of service to the
community while also filling unmet community needs, will do much to impact the rate of youth
unemployment in the state. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, total youth unemployment in
Michigan during February 1992, stands overall at 23.8%, with white youth unemployment at 20.3% and
black youth unemployment at a staggering 49.4%.
�STATE OPERATED PROGRAM
MICHIGAN YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SERVICE CORPS
�PRQJECf GQALS
Governor Engler has a vision -- to encourage all citizens, organizations and institutions in Michigan to help
in solving our critical problems by volunteering their time, effort, energy, and service. The creation of the
Michigan Youth Environmental Education Service (YEES) Corps program is an integral part of this vision.
Through this initiative, the Governor will realize fulfillment of the following goals:
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to instill for each participant a good work ethic and sense of community pride and service;
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to enhance the holistic skill development of young people through meaningful team work activities
that impart skill learning through service learning methods; and,
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to provide products and services which fill communities' needs and provide long-term benefits to
the residents in Michigan.
Eighty four thousand six hundred hours of service over the program' s nine week summer duration will be
provided. Two hundred thirty five young adults will work on projects to fill unmet needs throughout the
state. This year, through this initiative, these youth who routinely are a contributor to Michigan's high
youth unemployment rate, will become productive citizens.
Michigan has an extensive leadership and experience base which has enabled the formation and packaging
of this innovative program design. Several factors contribute to the innovativeness of this programmatic
approach. Recruitment of individuals to participate will be monitored to ensure ethnic diversity as well as a
male/female mix. Resulting will be the opportunity for building human relations skills and learning about
various cultures. Also, the residential setting in some of the state's most rural and urban areas provides a
unique opportunity for exposure to a distinctly different environment for participants. This may well be the
first opportunity these youth have had to enjoy Michigan's Upper Peninsula, while conversely Upper
Peninsula youth may have the chance to experience the dynamics of an urban location. In addition, as the
benefits to individuals from a summer experience need ongoing support for retention and long-term
impact, upon completion of the summer each youth will have the opportunity to continue to receive
assistance through local community resources.
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�PROGRAM PLAN
Management and Funding
The lead agency for program management and operation is the Governor's Office for Job Training, housed
within the Michigan Department of Labor. Background information on persons filling key staff positions
in this organizational structure is included in Appendix A. This office administers the federal Job Training
Partnership Act (JTPA) and Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) programs in the state and is linked
directly with the state's Job Training Coordinating Council. As the Michigan Job Training Coordinating
Council (MITCC) provides oversight of the JTPA service delivery areas (SDAs) in the state, the operation
of the program through the SDAs will naturally involve the MJTCC. A resolution of support from the
MJTCC is included in Appendix B.
Coordination at the state level across all camps will be undertaken by the Michigan Community Services
Commission, the MJTCC, the Michigan Department of Labor, the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources, and the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The JTPA SDAs will have complete responsibility for the operation of the camps in their area. The SDAs
have many years of experience in the implementation and operation of at-risk youth educational,
employment, and training programs. The expertise of all 27 SDAs in the state will be tapped to strengthen
the programs in the geographic areas where the sites will be located.
Of the total program cost of almost $1.6 million for 5 camp sites, grant funds in the amount of $798,499
are being requested. State agencies will provide $250,000 in matching funds. In-kind contributions will be
made by the state agencies involved in this program. Staff involvement from the Departments of
Transportation and Natural Resources, materials and supplies from the Department of Natural Resources,
and vehicles for site transportation from the Departtnent of Management and Budget amounts to an
additional $40,000 in-kind contribution. Federal JTPA funds will be used for work experience wages,
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�local evaluation activities, and post-program benefits. This contribution amounts to $490,000.
Michigan is committed to proceeding with the development and operation of this program this year. This
summer, the corps will operate from June 15 to August 15, 1992. Due to the timing of the grant awards,
the scenario may be that grant funds will not be awarded within a time frame to allow use of the funds for
programming this summer. If this becomes evident, the state dollars expended this year will be used as the
match for the grant funds, which will be used to continue and expand programming for the next summer.
Continuation of grant funding is being requested for years two and three. During year two, refinements
will be made to the original program model based on program experiences, outcomes and evaluative
analyses. It is planned that during year three, the "magnet school" concept will be incorporated across the
camps. A defined skill focus will be identified for each site, for example, leadership training,
environmental education, or remedial education. Efforts will continually be made within the state to
identify and secure additional state funding for this initiative.
Local Advisory Councils
As the corps program locally will be overseen by the SDA, local elected officials will be intricately
involved. Broad-based representation from the community is present on each SDA's Private Industry
Council (PIC). Sectors represented on the PICs include community based organizations, local educational
agencies, private sector, human service, and local labor organizations. Youth from each camp will serve
with PIC members on the local advisory councils. Letters of support from the local SDAs are included in
Appendix C.
The local advisory councils will ensure that the work projects undertaken respond to and fulfill unmet
community needs, while also overseeing corps operations to assure a meaningful experience for all
program participants.
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�Program Supervision
Sufficient on-site supervision of activities is critical to program success, especially for a residential
program site. A program director will be hired for each program site. Directors and crew supervisors will
be hired locally by the SDAs through the normal local interview process.
Candidates who possess
leadership qualities, thereby providing a "role model", and who possess extensive background in working
with youth will be sought A background in counseling will also be emphasized.
Crew supervisor training will be provided at each camp. Topics will include first aid certification training,
environmental safety training, chain saw safety, and orientation to camp policies and rules. Direction will
also be provided on the completion and updating of each youth's Personal Plan of Action (PPA), which is
an inventory of goals and individual skill strengths and weaknesses.
For all work projects, youth will work in crews of 5 to 7 youth with a crew supervisor. Over the course
of program participation, those youth who exhibit strong leadership qualities will be identified for crew
leader positions. The selections will be made by the crew supervisors in consultation with the camp
director.
Youth Recruitment
Through the state-funded YEES Corps, sixty youth age 18 to 21 will be recruited and selected by SDAs
statewide. Youth will be enrolled from June 15 to August 15, 1992. A minimum of two youth per the 27
SDAs in the state will be recruited. Priority will be given to academically disadvantaged youth who lack
educational credentials and/or skills. A diverse mix of youth will be recruited, beyond a demographic
mixture, to include youth with disabilities, homeless youth, youth in foster care homes who are becoming
too old for foster care, and others. A conscious effort will be made to recruit females as well as males for
this experience. An additional175 youth will be served through the use of grant funds.
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�As wages currently will be funded by JTPA Title liB funds, it is mandated that all youth in the YEES
Corps be economically disadvantaged. Grant funds will facilitate a broadening of the population base mix.
Non-economically disadvantaged youth would be added to the work crews at the residential and nonresidential settings. Recruitment of youth will continue to be performed by the SDAs, in conjunction with
various local agencies. Diversification of the population base affords many opponunities for peer learning
and also exposure to different ethnic cultures.
Volunteer Involvement
Personnel from various agencies and organizations will volunteer their time and expertise during this
program. The U.S. Forest Service will donate first aid training and certification to the youth. Members of
the local PICs, serving as the local advisory council, will contribute their time to oversee the program.
PIC members, as well as other local elected officials, will be requested to be guest speakers at the camp
sites, providing encouragement to the participants, discussing the importance of community service and
the benefits to the communities derived from the work projects being undertaken by the participants. State
agency personnel will be on-site over the course of the sunimer to interact with the youth to stress
continued involvement in community service and reiterate the benefits being realized by the state as a result
of the service provided by the youth.
Service Activities
The Michigan YEES Corps program is currently in the process of becoming a residential camp program.
With grant funds, additional residential and non-residential programs will be established. The current
programs will be in rural settings; grant funding will facilitate programs being established in urban and
rural areas.
At the two residential camp sites which the state will inaugurate this summer with state funds, youth will
undenake needed environmentally-related community service projects. Camp Albena. located at Michigan
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�Technological University's Ford Forestry Center near Baraga, houses an outstanding woodworking
facility which will be used in many of the work projects undertaken at this camp. Two potential projects to
be completed at Camp Alberta are the construction of handicapper accessible outhouses for placement at
state forest campgrounds and the construction of prefabricated components for camp site shelters to be
erected in various state parks.
Camp Boedne Bay is located on Brevort Lake in Mackinac County. This camp is operated by the U.S.
Forest Service, which is fully supportive of the program as indicated in the letter of support included in
Appendix D. Activities such as river bank stabilization, construction of fish cribs, sand trap site
rehabilitation, creation of spawning gravel and dams are among the many projects to be completed at this
site.
Activities which may occur at both sites and the additional sites facilitated by the awarding of grant funds
are road and trail maintenance and improvement; erosion, flood, drought, and storm damage assistance
and controls; fish culture, wildlife habitat maintenance and improvement, and other fishery assistance;
making public facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities; and conservation, maintenance, or
restoration of natural resources on publicly held lands. State department of Transportation staff, in
conjunction with state department of Natural Resources staff, will identify · and provide further
transportation-related work projects.
Receipt of grant funds will enable Michigan to expand this program design to add a rural, residential
program at Camp Vanderbilt; two urban, non-residential programs- one at Camp Proud Lake with the
second at the State Exposition and Fairgrounds; and to construct and incorporate the Challenge Program
course into the program services for youth participating in the YEES Corps. Grants funds will also allow
for non-economically disadvantaged youth to be served in all program sites.
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�Camp Vanderbilt, located in the Pigeon River Counoy State Forest, will house 40 youth in a residential
setting. This site also has woodworking facilities which could be used for construction of camp site
shelters and handicapper accessible outhouses. A non-residential program will be operated at the Proud
Lake facility in Milford. Approximately 75 youth will be served at this location. Camp Proud Lake is
located within easy commuting distance of six state parks and recreation areas, thereby offering an array of
work projects similar to those described previously. The second non-residential site will serve 60 youth
and 'Yill be housed at the State Exposition and Fairgrounds in Detroit.
Youth will work on
environmentally-related projects in surrounding areas and suppon major functions at the fairgrounds. The
SDAs which have jurisdiction in these geographic areas will operate the programs.
The Challenge Program is an outdoor confidence building program. A program description is contained in
Appendix E. Course construction will occur at Camp Boedne Bay, Camp Albena, and Camp Vanderbilt
All youth at these sites will participate in the Challenge Program. Each program will be customized to
meet the unique needs of the population being served by tailoring the course to provide skills identified as
needed by the youth in each camp.
Living Allowances
At the camps, youth will be provided with room and board, three meals a day , frmited and emergency
medical care, transportation from the camps to work sites, other supportive services and appropriate
supplies and equipment. Transportation from home communities to the camp sites and home again will
also be provided. Materials such as hard hats and equipment needed to perform the work projects will be
provided by each camp.
Camp counselors and work site supervisors will have a background in counseling to assist in the
identification of additional service needs of each youth. Needs will be recorded on the Personal Plan of
Action (PPA), which is used to document learning gains realized through service participation and also
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�ongoing service needs, for each youth. Local resources will be tapped to provide supportive and
counseling services, as necessary.
The sending SDA will provide a basic health screening of each youth, an assessment of the youth's basic
educational skills, transportation to a regionalized pick up point for transporting of the youth to the camps,
and 40 hours per week of wages and fringe benefits for each youth.
Local Sponsoring Organizations
Local program operations will be the responsibility of the SDA in the geographic area of the camp facility.
All SDAs across the state will be contributing funding to this program in the form of work experience
wages for the participating youth. In-kind contributions of academic assessment, health screening,
transportation to regionalized pick-up points across the state, and post-program benefits in the form of
continued education and training services will also be provided by the SDAs.
Skills Certification/ Academic Credit
Basic educational skill levels of each participant will be assessed prior to entry into the program. A
Personal Plan of Action (PPA) will be developed for each participant. The PPA will be developed by the
counselors in conjunction with the youth. Strengths and weaknesses of each individual will be noted.
Career and educational guidance and counseling will be provided to each youth. Using this information,
long-term and short-term goals will be set and a plan will be developed to achieve these goals.
Over program duration, attainment of skills and/or competencies will be noted on the PPA. Counselors
will observe behavior over the summer and record information on the PPA. State Department of Natural
Resource and U.S. Forest Service personnel will provide educational training to the youth through service
learning methods. Staff such as fish and game biologists and foresters will provide information on the
link between the work project, the need for the project and skills involved in performing the work activity.
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�This will extend student learning beyond the classroom and provide opportunities to use newly acquired
skills and knowledge in real-life situations.
At all sites, safety training will be provided to the participants. At Camp Boedne Bay and Camp Alberta,
first aid certificates will be awarded to the youth by the U.S. Forest Service or the operating SDA. The
Challenge program instructor is a certified teacher who specializes in environmental education. This
expertise and experience will be i~Jvaluable to ensure a true, hands-on learning experience for the youth.
At the end of program participation, an updated PPA will be forwarded back to the sending SDA. This
information will be used by the SDAs to continue post-program services such as further education,
training and/or placement services. A copy will also be provided to the state for evaluation purposes.
All applicable federal, state and local health and safety standards will be adhered to at each site. Current
grievance procedures of the applicable state and local agencies will be used for this program. Sites will
enforce stringent codes of conduct standards to promote proper moral and disciplinary conditions.
Consultation with labor organizations will occur as necessary at the local level. Appendix F contains a
letter of endorsement for this initiative from the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Age-Appropriate Learning Component
The targeted population is 18 to 21 years of age. Learning will be incorporated into the youths daily work
experience on an ongoing basis. The work crews will rotate across the work projects to ensure the
broadest base of knowledge and experience will be provided to each student. At the end of each day,
discussion will occur between the work crew and the supervisor to reflect upon the day's activities and the
skills that were learned and used, in addition to the benefit to the community of the completion of the
projects. This activity will assist youth in internalizing their learning for application in the future.
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�Upon returning home, the youth will be able to utilize the skills and experience gained to continue with
local volunteer activities, obtain further educational and training, and secure productive employment By
rotating youth across work activities, program participation will serve as a career exploration and
awareness function as youth will be exposed to numerous occupational fields.
Post-Service Benefits
At the conclusion of the program, SDAs across the state will provide post-service benefits to youth who
participated in the corps. These post-service benefits will be in the form of continued training, education,
or job placement assistance. The PPA will be used by the SDAs to determine appropriate further
assistance that may be needed. It is estimated that the value of these post-service benefits will be $2,000
per participant .
PROGRAM IMPACf
This initiative will have immense long-term benefit to the state, local communities and, most importantly,
to the youth who are afforded an opportunity to share in this worthwhile endeavor. Youth will leave with
a strong sense of responsibility, to themselves and their community, a vital element in youth development.
The application of academic, critical thinking, and teamwork skills to every day situations will be learned.
A broader knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds will be gained. Through participation in the
Challenge Program, youth will tap into and stretch their own capabilities, thereby exploring their full
potential.
Communities, and the state as a whole, will be afforded the benefit of an additional human resource to
address pressing social needs. Eighty four thousand six hundred hours of service will be provided.
Projects will be undertaken to protect and enhance our environment. The state 's handicapped population
will be afforded access to currendy inaccessible facilities. A life-long commitment to community service
will be instilled, building a valuable pool of human resource which can be tapped to strengthen our state.
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�Overall. this is a win-win situation. positively affecting the quality of life in our communities and that of
our citizens.
EVALUATION
The director of the Michigan Department of Labor will be responsible for data collection and evaluation for
this program. The information gathered through program evaluation will be used to identify strengths and
weaknesses of the program. This experience base will facilitate program revisions for subsequent years as
well as further program replication.
As stated earlier. each participant's PPA will be forwarded to the state for information gathering purposes.
In addition. a six-month post-program follow-up on each graduating youth will be conducted. The postprogram follow-up will consist of determining the involvement of the youth in community service. the
educational status of the youth to determine if the youth has returned to school or continued on to further
educational training. types of post-program services provided. and the employment status of the youth.
Each SDA which operates a program site will be required to submit a final program report to the state.
This report will include a comparison of actual accomplishments with the goals established for the
program. the number of participants. the number of service hours provided. and the existence of any
problems. delays or adverse conditions that have affected or will affect the attainment of the program goals
in the future.
All findings will be submitted in the state's annual report to the Commission. Further. the Michigan
Department of Labor will cooperate fully with the Commission in any and all evaluation activities deemed
necessary by the Commission. Additionally. activities undenaken will be evaluated through the Michigan
Community Service Commission's overall evaluation plan.
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�SUBGRANTEE PROGRAM
Local Community Corps Initiatives
�PROORAM DESCRIPTION
Throughout Michigan, many individuals and organizations are involved in promoting service to our
communities. Expanded support to these existing efforts and support to those new to the youth service
arena is needed. The needs of our state are vastly greater than the resources of current service cohorts.
Through expanded and new youth service corps, Michigan's response to our communities and citizens can
be more far reaching than ever before.
Grant funds will be used to address our continuing and growing need for community service. The state of
Michigan will subgrant during the first year to seven local areas in the state up to a total of $500,000 of its
grant funds to support and enhance existing local corps and establish additional youth service corps in the
state. The state will initially support grantees operating programs which fit two local corps program
models: a comprehensive year round urban corps for youth and young adults age 16 to 23 and a part-time
summer volunteer corps for 12 to 18 year old youth. The 12 to 15 year old youth will be non-participant
volunteers.
Urban Corps Model
Through the year round urban corps model, young people aged 16 to 23 are provided with the skills
necessary to successfully compete in the job market through a comprehensive
array of services gained in
community service projects. By performing community service projects in teams, corpsmembers develop a
sense of responsibility and pride, which will benefit them and the community. Participation lasts from six
to twelve months. Key features of the program are physical training, basic education, life skills education,
work experience, counseling, and job placement assistance at the end of program participation. Mentors
and guest lecturers provide for career awareness and exploration. A more detailed description of the model
is contained in Appendix A.
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�Youth Volunteer Corps
The Youth Volunteer Corps model contributes to the civic development of young people age 12 to 18 and
provides important services unique to each community. During intensive six week summer sessions and
select days throughout the school year, teams of youth will engage in structured community service
projects to address pressing community needs. Opportunities will also be provided for integrated learning
and reflection on the service component. Program standards are included in Appendix B.
Through its subgrant program, the state will give preference to programs that adopt the fundamental
principles and components of these models.
LOCAL APPLICANT fUNDING
The Michigan Departtnent of Labor (MDOL) and Michigan Community Service Commission (MCS C)
shall jointly constitute the grantmaking entity for this program. These agencies will disseminate request for
proposa.Vapplication forms to eligible agencies throughout the state in two categories: urban youth service
corps and youth volunteer corps. Technical assistance sessions will be convened for interested applicant
agencies to address issues associated with completion of grant application materials.
Proposals will be reviewed by :MDOL and MCSC and rated based on the following established criteria:
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program quality and innovativeness;
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presence of broad local advisory committee/board base of support/linkages including a
letter of support from local elected officials which designates a local lead agency;
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presence of a local cash/in-kind match and future fundraising plan for replacing NCSA
resources;
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ability to give preference to educationally and economically disadvantaged youth (as well as
those with limited basic skills or learning disabilities, with limited English proficiency,
homeless youth, youth with disabilities, and youth anticipating emancipation from fos ter
care);
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ability to provide or access educational services and award academic credit, as appropriate;
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ease of rapid implementation;
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willingness to serve as an in-state model and source of technical assistance and assist with
replication of program within and outside the state;
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readiness to collect data for evaluation and cooperate with the state in data analysis;
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mechanism for coordination with local labor organizations;
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ability to assume role of local grant recipient; and,
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completeness of application materials.
Assistance will be given to those communities which submitted proposals, but which did not receive
funding. This assistance may include the identification of alternative resources which may be available to
support their corps programs and training and technical assistance.
Urban Youth ·Service Corps
Agencies to be notified shall include urban or youth conservation/service corps programs, youth
employment programs or other youth-serving agencies, community based organizations, and JTPA service
delivery areas.
Applicants for a comprehensive urban corps model will also be evaluated on the following criteria:
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demonstrated experience in operation of corps programs; and,
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ability to undertake local community needs assessment or utilize existing community needs
assessment and respond to identified needs in designing local service activities.
Grant awards of a minimum of $100,000 will be made based on size and experience of the program as
well as the local ability to match grant funding. The state anticipates making a maximum of two urban
corps grants during the first funding cycle.
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�Youth Volunteer Corps
Agencies to be notified shall include local educational agencies, youth-serving agencies, community based
organizations, youth employment programs and JTPA service delivery areas.
Applicants for a Youth Volunteer Corps model will also be evaluated on the following criteria:
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ability to utilize existing community needs assessments and respond to identified needs in
designing local servi~e activities; and,
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ability to design and provide ongoing service opportunities through the year.
Grant awards of a maximum of $50,000 will be made based on the size of the proposed programs and the
local ability to match grant funding. This funding in conjunction with local support will enable new
program establishment and existing program expansion. The state anticipates making a maximum of six
Youth Volunteer Corps grants during the first funding cycle.
Future Plans
The state plans to conduct an additional grant funding cycle six to twelve months after the initial round
described above. Of the $500,000 available during the first year, a proportion of the funds will be reserved
for second round awards.
In the second year of NCSA funding, the state anticipates making grants to a maximum of three urban
corps and six to ten Youth Volunteer Corps. Year three will encompass support for up to four urban corps
and eight to twelve Youth Volunteer Corps. The state may also consider applications in the second or third
year from local agencies proposing to operate year round volunteer corps programs for young adults.
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�PROGRAM COORPINATION
The Michigan Community Service Commission and Michigan Department of Labor will oversee the
operation of the local youth service corps. The department of Labor manages the Job Training Partnership
Act and Community Service Block Grant programs. This linkage will facilitate a networking at the state
administrative level, which will flow to the local level, to support the local collaboratives being built
The Commission will promote joint training of staff and corps members involved in the urban and Youth
Volunteer Corps, will periodically jointly debrief administrators of all grantee agencies, and will circulate
information and materials among grantees regarding other site activities.
MCSC will also coordinate programs under this section with the state operated summer corps and will
encourage the building of linkages with school-age and higher-education service programs. When
appropriate, subtitle D regional technical assistance teams will assist communities and agencies seeking to
establish or enhance urban and Youth Volunteer Corps programs.
In localities which are targeted through the Governor's Communities First initiative, state and local level
program officials will ensure coordination occurs. Grant funded activities will compliment the focus of the
Governor's initiative by integrating into the fabric of life community service.
MOOL will have primary responsibility for informing service delivery areas, community action agencies,
the Michigan Job Training Coordinating Council, and other job training entities of opportunities for
involvement in youth corps programming. MDOL will make available for use in corps programs
educational and skill training materials developed in connection with JTP A and will encourage referral of
ITPA-eligible youth to corps programs. MDOL will also provide technical assistance in the securing of
ITPA funds to support wages or other costs associated with corps operation.
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�YOUTii RECRUITMENT
Youth recruitment will be the responsibility of the local program operators. A diverse group of youth will
be recruited at each site. Priority will be given to economically and educationally disadvantaged youth ,
including youth with disabilities, youth with limited basic skills or learning disabilities, youth with limited
English proficiency, homeless youth and youth in foster care who are becoming too old for foster care.
Priority will also be placed on recruitment of a population mix which reflects the geographic, ethnic and
socio-economic diversity of the communities. These
stipulatio~s
for a priority population will be included
in the local applicant funding package. The age span to be targeted is 12 to 23.
MITCC COORPINAIION
MDOL and MCSC will encourage the Michigan Job Training Coordinating Council to participate in all
activities and deliberations. Information will be provided to the Council on a continuous basis. Council
members will be encouraged to actively support local programming within their local areas.
SKU J ,S CERIIFICATION/ACAPEMIC CREDIT
As with the state operated corps funded under this subtitle, the state will require grantees to assess and
provide for the individual instructional needs of participants. Skills attainment and instruction will occur
throughout the community service experience. Service learning methods wilf be instituted as the
instructional strategy across all subgrant programs.
Certification of training skills will be accomplished through coordination with the local SPAs or
educational agencies. Those proposing to operate grant supported programs must present a plan for
coordination with local SPAs and/or educational agencies to ensure the certification of skill attainment or
awarding of academic credit, as appropriate. This plan will describe the method to be used for the
recording of knowledge gains and accomplishments on the student portfolio developed by the local
educational agency.
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In addition, a Personal Plan of Action (PPA) will be developed at the beginning of corps participation for
each youth. The PPA will be updated regularly. Short-term and long-range educational and employment
goals will be developed in conjunction with the participants.
LABOR QRGANJZATION CONCURRENCE
Grantees will be required to describe and institute a means for ongoing consultation with local labor
organizations to avoid the appearance or presence of displacement. The local advisory council should
include a local labor organization representative for ongoing consultation or will, at a minimum, consult
with local labor organization representatives to ensure concurrence with local projects.
PROGRAM EVALUATION
The director of the Michigan Department of Labor will be responsible for managing data collection and
evaluation among grantees. This is expected to take the form of establishment of uniform data collection
standards and agreement upon data to be collected. To the extent possible, the data collection system will
adapt existing data collection methods from the state job training network. All grantees will be required to
certify that they will collaborate with evaluation requirements of the national Commission prior to award of
grant funds.
Data will be collected on demographics, youth development baseline and accomplishments, and work
project accomplishments. A narrative report will be required to be submitted by each grantee.
Data analysis will tie into program improvements immediately, and in the second and third years, by
providing a guide for technical assistance offered by the state and by model programs within the state.
This data will also be linked to future funding of local grantees.
Further, the Michigan Department of Labor will cooperate fully with the Commission in any and all
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evaluation activities deemed necessary by the Commission. Additionally, activities undertaken will be
evaluated through the Michigan Community Service Commission's overall evaluation plan.
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�Part VI - Forms
Conservation and Youth Service Corps Budget
Please attach the Budget Narrative to this page. Instructions for this form are on the following page.
bpecu:tl number of conservation corps to be fund ed
E~pected number of youth servi ce corps
~pected number of dual purpose conserv ati on and youth service corps
E~pec t ed num ber of rural programs
~pected number of urban programs
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Funds
Requested
from the
Commission
_a
$ 546,000
I. Subgrants to Local Corps
II. State-Run Corps
+
Ottier
Federal
0
=
Total
Federal
546l000
+
State/local/
Private
Funds
136c250
=
Total
Program
Funding
682,250
m1n1nrum
.
. Stall personnel and benefits
. Health insurance- participants only
. Post-service benefits
Training & education (not less than
of funds)
. Joint projects with senior citizen organizations (not to exceed
Capital expenditures (not to exceed
of funds)
. Evaluation
. Administration (not to exceed 5% of funds)
A. Year-Round Corps
Living allowances and benefits
10%
2%)
10%
. Other (specify in Budget Narrative)
B. Summer Corps
. Living allowances and benefits
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
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Stall personnel and benefits
Health insurance- participants only
Post-service benefits
Training & education (not less than 10% of funds)
Joint projects with senior citizen organizations (not to exceed 2%)
Capital expenditures (not to exceed 10% of funds)
Evaluation
Administration (not to exceed 5% of funds)
Other (specify in Budget Narrative)
Subtotal for Stale-Run Corps
TOTAL
0
162,054
0
0
510.511
0
0
29t300
38,094
0
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$1.345,965
0
0
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350,000
120t000
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162,054
0
350,000
0
54t017
0
690,511
190,300
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0
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0
216,071
0
350,000
880t817
0
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0
490,000 1,288,499
290.000
1,579,965
490r000 1r835, 965 __
426.250
2,262,215
�STATE OPERATED CORPS
STAFF PERSONNEL & BENEFITS: Supervisor/Counselor Wages & Fringes
Proud Lake:
State Fair:
Vanderbilt:
BoedneBay:
Alberta:
$ 57,870
50,420
39,220
30,525
38.036
TOTAL
$216,071
POST-SERVICE BENEFITS: 235 youth x 75% = 175 youth that will receive post-service education
and training benefits from SDAs (federal ITPA funding).
Therefore, 175 youth x $2,000 = $350,000
TRAINING AND EDUCATION: Costs associated with service delivery (services that directly
benefit participants).
$470,000
Work experience wages and fringes:
(235 youth for 9 weeks @ $4.25/hour,
plus fringes)
*
*
$120,000 provided from other federal funds.
Camp Operation Costs:
Proud Lake:
State Fair:
Vanderbilt:
Boedne Bay:
Alberta:
TOTAL
**
$ 65,000
47,500
110,960
67,475
74.882
**
**
$365,817 * *
State in-kind funds for transportation at two camps: $40,000
Challenge Program:
Boedne Bay:
Vanderbilt:
$15,000
15,000
Alberta:
15.000
TOTAL
$45,000
GRAND TOTAL:
$880,817
�ADMINISTRATION: Subgrantee administrative staff costs:
Proud Lake:
State Fair:
Vanderbilt:
Boedne Bay:
Alberta:
$15,000
13,010
13,000
13,000
TOTAL
$63,092
9.082
�Title Pae-e
1.
Proposal Type
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2.
Serve-America
Higher Education Innovative Projects for Community Service
American Conservation and Youth Service Corps
National and Community Service
Proposal1itle
Michigan CARES (Communities Accessing Resources to Engage in Service)
3.
Brief Summary ofProposal
The state will be divided into 15 geographic regions for the provision of community
service. Each region will develop and house a Regional Technical Team. These teams will
assist local communities in forming partnerships, designing a community service strategy
based on locally-identified needs, and provide training and technical assistance to
organizations and participants. Resulting will be comprehensive service efforts across
numerous urban and rural localities.
4.
Lead Agency
Name
Address (Complete)
Michi~n Community Sen?ce Commission
Michi200 Department of Labor
Olds Plaza Building 4th Floor
111 S. Capjtnl Avenue
Lansing Michi2fW 48909
Phone Numbers
Fax Numbers
5.
<51'D335-4295
(517)373-4977
Staff Contact
Name
Ms. Diana Alera. Executive Director
Address( Complete)
Micbi~n Community Sen?ce Commission
Olcis Plaza Buildin~ 4th Floor
111S.Capfto1Ayenue
Phone Numbers
Fax Numbers
(517)335.4295
(51'D335-4295
�6.
Members of Consortium, if applicable (Higher Education Program only)
7.
Commission Funds Requested
8.
FW Year
3.287 138
~Dme ____~ea~~------------
SecmdYesr
5 065.460
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Third Year
4 540 626
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ofMonths
9.
Duration of Project
Past Participants
(Number who participated in community service during the last year and how calculated)
This is a new initiative being undertaken in the state; therefore, no previous participation
has occurred.
10.
Population Expected to Participate in 'Ibis Project
Economically disadvantag~ as well as noneconomically disadvantaged residents of the
state age 17 and up will be recruited to provide service to our communities. During year
one, one hundred full-time, 100 part-time and 100 special seniors will collectively provide
service and promote this worthwhile effort among others. Years two and three will add
another 900 people to provide service. A diverse group demographically will be recruited.
11.
Characteristics ofPopnlation to be Served
Service projects will be targeted toward communities with a large percentage of low income
youth. Projects which directly address issues associated with youth becoming at-risk or
disadvantaged will be encouraged. Participant recruitment efforts are expected to yield an
additional3,000 non-participant volunteers in the first year. Total non-participant
volunteers will be 12,000.
12.
CertiJication
The applicant certifies to the best of his/her knowledge and belief that the
data in this application are true and correct and that the filing of the
application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant
and that applicant will comply with the assurances required of applicants if
the assistance is approved.
r;::~
Signature
Title
3-23-92
Date
(51'D373-960Q
Phone
�MICHIGAN C.A.R.E.S
(COMMUNITIES ACCESSING RESOURCES TO ENGAGE IN SERVICE)
The state of Michigan recognizes the significance of local solutions to local problems and the impact that
people can have in affecting local community problem solving. As a result we propose the development of
Michigan CARES, a program designed to encourage youth and adults to participate in assessing needs for
implementing and evaluating service projects which respond to local communities. This innovative model
encourages and assists local community collaborations in the development of local community action
teams(CSAT) and provides ongoing technical assistance to localities. In addition it seeks to strengthen
existing and develop new community service initiatives aimed at youth.
Our intent is to create fifteen (15) geographic regions within the state. Each region would be assisted by a
Regional Technical Team (RTT) in the development and implementation of local CSATs. The RTT and
localities would be provided oversight by a state program director. The Michigan CARES model will
provide for 300 CSA T participants in year one. During years two and three an additional 700 CSA T
participants will be added. The anticipated outcome is to target between 2-3 communities within each
region for the development of community service action teams. The ten remaining regions will be phased
in during years two and three. Over the course of three years a total of 75 communities would be served.
By encouraging local communities to come together to assess their needs and develop specific community
service projects, local communities will have a stronger commitment to the project's success and to
ongoing development of CSAT members involved in the projects. The emphasis placed on community
collaboration, planning and implementation at the local level will positively impact the sustainability of
projects begun under the program. The Michigan CARES model believes that if it is implemented
deliberately and carefully, community service action teams can nurture in youth and others a positive sense
of interconnectedness and responsibility for others.
�NARRATIVE
This particular model was developed through the combined efforts of a great many organizations, all of
whom were committed to giving back to our communities a sense of control and empowerment. The
organizations that have played a major role in its development are: Michigan United Way, The Volunteer
Centers of Michigan, Michigan Non-Profit Forum, Michigan State University Cooperative Extension 4-H,
Council of Michigan Foundations, the Ingham Intermediate School District, the Michigan Department of
Labor and the Michigan Community Service Commission. Implementation of this program will be
coordinated by the Michigan Community Service Commission with the assistance of the Michigan
Department of Labor. In addition Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service 4-H has
offered to assist with the RIT development in each region.
ANDCIPAIED OUTCOMES
Through the development and implementation of the Michigan CARES model the state expects the
following outcomes to be achieved.
•
In year one 5 Regional Technical Teams
(RTD will be established to assist in the development of
community service action teams which will serve youth, families and their communities. In years
two and three 10 additional RTf's will be brought on board, bringing the total to 15.
•
In year one at least 5 communities within each region will be assisted in forming local community
collaboratives to develop a CSAT proposal. Two to three community service action team will be
funded. In year two and three additional CSATs will be funded in each of the additional 10
regions.
•
In year one 100 full-time, 100 part-time and 100 special seniors will be recruited to participate as
CSAT members.We anticipate involving a total of 1000 CSAT participants over three years.
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In year one over 3000 nonparticipant youth and adults will be involved in community service to
their local communities in projects that enhance opportunities for youth, especially those at risk and
from low income families.In years two and three we anticipate 4500 additional nonparticipant
volunteers each year. We anticipate the involvement of non participant volunteers of 12,000 over
three years.
•
In the frrst full year of operation approximately 305,000 hours of service will be provided by
participants. An additional 6,000 hours of service will be provided by volunteers.
•
All participants in the corps who have not received high school diplomas or equivalent degrees will
enroll in high school completion courses and be assisted with obtaining a High School diploma or
OED.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The Michigan Community Service Commission through its standing Committee on Community
Collaboration will serve in an advisory capacity to this new program. The Commission in conjunction with
it's Executive Director will hire a Program Director, that will be responsible for oversight of program
activities and outcomes.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
At the state level a program director will be hired to coordinate the RTT and their work with local
community collaborations. The director will also serve as an ex-officio member of the standing committee.
The director will be supervised by and housed within the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Specific responsibilities of the program director will include the coordination of RTT member recruitment
and selection process, development of orientation and training for RTis, development of resource material
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to be used by the RITs, and assistance in the development and implementation of an evaluation design
(see Appendix A).
REGIONAL TECHNICAL TEAM REGIONS
The State of Michigan will be divided into fifteen (15) regions for the development of Regional Technical
Teams and community service action team, and projects under this program. The regional designations are
based in part on the geographic boundaries established by the Job Training Partnership Act programming.
This capitalizes on the existing partnerships already in place within each region. In year one of the program
five (5) selected regions in the state will receive funding for approximately three hundred (300) CSAT
participants (total). These five (5) regions will be chosen based on the level of already existing community
service infrastructure including community foundations, local United Way , Volunteer Action Center ,
Michigan Campus Compact school, Cooperative Extension Service,and its commitment to youth
programming. Based on these criteria the fifteen (15) regions in the state have been divided into three (3)
levels of development: a) leader, b) capacity building and c) developmental. In year one, two (2) regions
will be chosen from the leader level, two (2) regions from the capacity building level and one (1) region
from the developmental level (see Appendix B).
Special emphasis in year one will be directed at "Communities First " sites a new initiative of the
Governor. This initiative strives to implement a community driven service delivery model which will
increase the ability of children, youth and families to function more productively and independently in
several, most in need, areas of the state. These communities suffer from high rates of unemployment,
school dropouts, crime, large numbers of single parent household, and high levels of families on public
assistance. Up to five communities will be identified to participate in Communities First In year one these
localities will be targeted to receive special assistance within their regions to develop local community
service action teams. The development of such CSATs will help meet some of the above mentioned needs
(see Appendix C).
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Regional Technical Teams
Regional Technical Teams (RTD will be developed in each region. These RTI's will consist of five (5)
community development professionals who have been provided release time (FfE 20%) by their
sponsoring agencies or organizations to work as part of the team. RTf members' organizations will be
compensated a maximum of $10,000 . RTf members will be recruited from skill areas including: a) need
assessment,b) fundraising, c) grantwriting, d) youth development, e) leadership training, f) volunteer
administration and management, g) communications and public relations, and h) coalition building.
The RTf responsibilities will include: a) Assisting local communities in the development of community
service action teams in their respective region, b) Assisting local communities in developing resources to
sustain their corps after the initial grant expires, c) Coordinating and monitoring the progress of local
community service action teams initiated in their respective region, d) Assisting local communities in
strengthening and developing other youth service projects, e) Encouraging collaboration and information
sharing among agencies and organizations in their respective regions (see Appendix D).
One of the five RTf members in each region will be designated to undertake the coordination of RTT
activities. Such coordination will include the scheduling of team meetings, scheduling visits to proposed
sites within their region and serving as a liaison between their respective RTf and the Program Director.
Local Community Proposal Development
By encouraging local communities to come together to assess their needs and develop their particular
community projects, it is the intent of the Michigan Community Service Commission, that local entities
will have a stronger commitment to the project's success and to the ongoing development of CSAT
participants involved. The emphasis placed on local community collaboration, planning and
implementation of the community service action teams will also impact favorably the sustainability of the
initiatives begun under the program.
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Regional Technical Teams will carry out a series of workshops which will enable communities to begin
developing communication networks and contacts, and the establishment of a community collaboration
which will develop a proposed community service action team. Workshops will provide interested
communities with assistance in determining their local needs and the technical information needed to apply
to be a CSAT site. In addition a series of grant writing workshops will be held to assist local agencies who
wish to develop CSAT. CSAT sites will be selected in part on the basis of community collaborations.
The Michigan Community Service Commission with the assistance of the Michigan Department of Labor,
will develop and issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for local CSATs. The RFP will be disseminated
through community based organizations, educational institutions and local government agencies.
The following program priorities will be given preference in determining CSAT projects:
•
impact on school dropout rates.
•
recruitment, training and supervision of youth volunteers in projects by CSAT members.
•
local community collaborations that commit to provide the non-federal post service benefit
•
local community collaborations that make a commitment to provide operational support to CSAT
participants.
•
those that build on already existing programs, networks or initiatives. CSATs developed,
however, can not supplant existing projects.
•
those which address clearly identified local needs.
Local Community Service Corps Specifications
Communities can propose the establishment of local CSATs which consist of a minimum of 10 members.
Communities can propose to utilize any combination of full-time, part-time and special seniors
participants. Proposals will be reviewed by the RTT and recommendation will be made to the Standing
committee on collaboration. The final funding decision will be made by the MCSC. Each community will
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present a plan for the recruitment and selection of corps members from their own community. The RTis
will present details regarding minimum requirements for CSAT participants, based on State and National
Community Service Act guidelines.
Community collaboratives which receive funding will have the primary responsibility for recruiting CSAT
members. In addition, RTis will promote recruitment efforts in the region, when appropriate, and work
with the funded community collaboratives in insuring a successful recruitment plan. Diversity that reflects
the community as a whole and fosters understanding and development among young people is very
important to the success of a community service action teams. Every effort will be made to ensure that the
CSAT participants represent a broad mix of a) economically and educationally diverse youth, b) college
bound youth, c) youth in foster care, d) employed individuals, e) and special seniors. Community
collaboratives will be expected to work with the full range of groups and community based organizations
in their recruitment of CSAT members.
This demonstration model will recruit and place a total of 1200 participants over a three year period.
Yearl-1992
Year 11-1993
Year ffi-1994
100 Ff participants
150 Ff participants
150 Ff participants
100 PT participants
150 PT participants
150 PT participants
100 Special Seniors
150 Special Senior
150 Special Seniors
The Michigan model provides for regions in year one of funding to retain the same number of CSATs
participants during year two and half that number in year three. Regions initially funded in year two will
have 150 participant opening available to establish CSATs. These same regions will also be provided
continuation funding in year three. The regions established in year three of the program will be allocated
150 participant opening to develop community service action teams.
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�Once the sites in each region have been identified, the RTis will begin working with the community
collaboratives sponsoring the projects. RTis will provide technical assistance and training in volunteer
recruitment, training, retention and management, youth development, community development, resource
development, and collaboration. The Regional Technical Teams will also assist communities which
submitted proposals, but which did not receive funding. This assistance will include inviting these
communities and their representatives to participate in the training programs of the RTis, and assistance in
identifying alternative resources which may be available to support their collaborative effort. Special
emphasis will be made to advise them of alternatives such as VISTA and the Older American Volunteer
Program.
PROCEDURES FOR TRAINING
Supervisors
Each CSAT will be allocated a team supervisor to provide training and direct management of activities and
CSAT members. Supervisors of CSATs will receive training coordinated by the RTis and from the state
program director. In addition, the lead organization of the collaborative receiving funding will provide
such training as necessary with regard to agency personnel policies, management procedures and other
topics deemed necessary. Supervisors training will encompass such topics as a) teambuilding skills, b)
volunteer program management including recruitment, supervision and motivation of volunteers, c)
communication skills, d) conflict resolution skills, e) working with diversity, and f) working with youth
and families (see Appendix E).
Participants
Program participants will receive training developed by community collaboratives, Regional Technical
Teams, Michigan Community Service Commission and the Commission on National and Community
Services. Topics covered in this training should include: a) the importance of community service to meet
human, educational, environmental, and public safety needs particularly those related to poverty, b)
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�orientation to the goals and procedures of the local project; c) orientation to the personnel and management
requirements of the lead agency, d) special skills required by each local project,e) skills training in
recruiting and working with volunteers, f) training in leadership and communication skills, g)
teambuilding skills, h) conflict resolution, i) working with diversity, and j) practical personal skills( e. g .
time management, stress management).
TYPE OF SERVICE
Each local community collaborative that develops a CSAT will identify in their proposal specific needs to
be met by their project. The community through a decision making process will develop local initiatives
which are creative and innovative in meeting the local needs. Some types of services that will be provided
by the CSATs can be anticipated, however, we also expect to have new models and extensions of proven
models of service included. Some local service projects might include: a) tutoring of youth, b) parenting
education, c) neighborhood and community clean-up programs, d) housing improvement for low-income
residents, e) employability skills training, f) volunteer recruitment, g) business education partnerships
development, h) health education, i) substance and drug abuse prevention and education, j) neighborhood
watch and safety programs, k) service-learning programs for youth, and 1) youth sports and recreation
programs.
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACIJON TEAM PROJECfS
CSAT projects, in most cases, will involve participants working as teams and will focus their energies and
talents on a few specific activities at a time. It is the responsibility of the community collaborative and the
lead agency to insure that CSAT activities are focused on the specific objectives and projects detailed in
their proposal. Community collaborative members will assist in supporting CSAT activities and objectives
by: a) recruiting non-participant volunteers, b)providing for CSAT recognitions, c) providing staff
support, d) providing in-kind support such as facilities and telephone, and e) assisting in resource
development and fundraising.
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SERVICE-I ~EARNING OPPQRTIJNITIES
Reflection on Service Experience
CSAT participants will meet a minimum of one hour per week to discuss and share their experiences. In
addition through these meeting they will assist each other in identifying the key elements of their success
and opportunities for new learning and service quality improvement. These meeting will be scheduled and
facilitated by the team supervisors. Other service -learning reflection activities may include a) one-to-one
conferences , b) public speaking, c) writing essays and reports describing their experience, d) selfevaluation reports, e) taking photographs of their work, and f) simulations and role plays.
Mento ring
It is expected that each CSAT participant will be working with youth volunteers as well as serving youth.
CSAT members, through training in working with and understanding youth, will be encouraged to act as
role models for youth. As corps participants become more experienced, they will receive leadership and
group dynamics facilitation training. These CSAT participants will have increasing responsibilities in
recruiting youth and adult volunteers to support the project of the community collaborative. It is anticipated
that CSAT participants will learn the importance of service to their community and as a result will continue
to serve their community after completing their one year commitment. Member organizations in the
community collaborative will be encouraged to place CSAT participants in volunteer leadership roles
within their organizations.
Required Educational Services
Full time participants who have not received their high school diploma will be required to attend classes
and attain their high school diploma of their OED. Team supervisors will monitor participants who are
attending classes and ensure that these participants are studying and completing their homework
assignments. Up to 8 hours per work week will be authorized for participants to attend classes and study.
If multiple CSAT members require educational services, then study teams will be developed to provide a
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�positive environment for educational attainment. Through service learning methods skill attainments will
continually occur throughout the community service project These skill attainments will be relayed by the
corps supervisor to the educational system that may grant academic credit towards a high school diploma
or aGED.
EVALUATION
The program director will be responsible for seeing that community collaboratives collect all the necessary
data on participants as required by the Commission on National and Community Services. The director will
have access to the knowledge and expertise of the Michigan Department of Labor in the development and
collection of all necessary participant data . In addition, the Standing Committee on Evaluation of MCSC
will undertake responsibility for developing a statewide evaluation design with the assistance of an
independent consultant This design will be constructed so that it takes into account the impact of the
project on both the participants and the community (See Appendix F ). The MCSC is encouraged by the
National Commission's interest in assisting states in the design and implementation of evaluation tools
that will help advance the field of service and service-learning .
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�MICHIGAN C.A.R.E.S.
(COMMUNITIES ACCESSING RESOURCES TO ENGAGE IN SERVICE)
TIMETABLE
July - September 1992
•
Recruit and hire Michigan CARES Program director
•
Recruit, hire and train Regional Technical Team (RTD members
•
Complete creation of Community Service Action Team (CSAT) request for proposal and
disseminate RFP
•
Collect baseline data on youth and communities in designated regions
•
Hold training workshops in designated regions regarding the development of CSAT in local
communities and the technical information required to submit a grant proposal
October - December 1992
•
Deadline for submission of CSAT proposals by local communities
•
Announcement of grant awards to local communities to establish CSATs
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/
' •
Begin recruitment CSAT participants
•
Hold regional training programs for communities which have received CSAT grants
•
Hold regional training programs for communities which submitted but did not receive CSAT grants
•
Begin training of CSAT participants in local communities
•
Leadership development training of local community collaboratives which are sponsoring CSA T
•
Development of volunteer recruitment plan by local community collaborative which will
compliment CSAT project
January - June 1993
..._Ii
•
Implementation of CSAT service projects
•
Begin development of resource plan for year two and three
•
Collection of evaluation data
•
Submission of year one report
�Part VI - Forms
National and Community Service Budget
Please attach the Budget Narrative to this page.
Instructions for this form are on the following page.
A. Participant Support Costs- Full-Time Participants
.
.
.
.
Funds
Requested
from the
Other
Commission + Federal
$
=
Total
Federal
888.000
350,000
250,000
0
439,100
Total
State/Local/
Program
Private
+
= Funding
Funds
888t000
Q
350,000
250,000
0
439,100
0
0
0
0
0
0
444. ()()(}
Health Insurance
444.000
0
Post-Service Benefits
]00,-000
0
]00,000
1oo, ()()()
0
439,100
0
439,100
Living Allowan ces and Benefits
Health Insurance
Post-Service Benefits
In-Service Education
Other (specify in Budget Narrative)
Q
0
250~000
*
-
888.000
350,000
500,000
-
0
- -*
439,100
Q
____AM. 000
0
__Q
Subtotal
B. Participant Support Costs - Part-Time Participants
•
.
Living Allowances and Benefits (Special Senior Service only)
In-Service Education
Other (specify in Budget Narrative)
0
_____4_39,_100
0
-- ___ 0__
0
200,000
_ _0
439,100
Subtotal
C. Training of Supervisors and Participa11ts
D. Evaluation
.
.
E. Other Program Costs
Operating
Capital
Subtotal
F. Administration (not to exceed 5% of Commission funds)
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40,000
0
40,000
0
40,000
120,408
0
120,408
0
120,408
60,000
0
60,000
0
0
0
60,000
0
60,000
0
0
0
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156,530
0
156.530
0
156.530
$3,287,138
0
3,287,138
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60,000
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350,000
3,637,138
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Health Insurance:
$3,500 per 100 Full Time participant= $350,000
In-Service Education:
Participants will be referred to existing high school completion or
GED attainment programs. The cost of these services is anticipated
to amount to $2,000- 8,000 per student per year. This is an in-kind
contribution to the grant
Participant Support:
Other
Full-Time
Part-time
State coordinator
salary & benefits
26,600
26,600
RTT staff costs
5 regions @$50,000
per region
125,000
125,000
Team Supervision
20 supervisors
@$20,000 each
200,000
200,000
87,500
87,500
439,100
439,100
Participant Support
Transportation, Meals
and Supplies
TOTAL
Training of Supervisors
and Participants:
$2,000 per 20 crews=$40,000
Evaluation:
4% of grant funds
Operating Costs:
$10,000 each for 5 RTTs and 1 state coordinator
�Appendix A
Program Director Job Description
�Program Director Job Description
1.
Oversight and coordination of the RTI member recruitment, application and
selection process.
2.
Coordinating and developing an orientation and training program for the RTis.
3.
Acting as a resource for RTis (e.g. provide technical assistance and training on
resource development, volunteer administration, community collaboration)
4.
Coordinating activities among RTis.
5.
Acting as a liaison between the Michigan Youth Action Council Standing
Committee of the MCSC and the RTis.
6.
Developing resource material to assist in the replication of the RTI and CSATs
program.
7.
Assisting with the development and implementation of the evaluation design.
�Appendix
B
Regional Technical Team Regions
�Michigan CARES:
Regions
The following chart divides the regions within Michigan into three (3) categories: Leader, capacity
building and development These categories were developed based on the community service
infrastructures of: 1) United Ways over $100,000; b) Local Volunteer Centers; c) Access to a
Community Foundation; d) Michigan Campus Compact Member School and e) 4-H Youth
Programming.
Leader ( meets 5 of 5 criteria)
10. Kent, Ottawa and Allegan
11. Barry, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, St. Joseph, Branch, Van Buren, Cass, and Berrien
12. Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Hillsdale and Lenawee
13. Livingston, Washtenaw and Monroe
14. St Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Wayne
Capacity Building (meets 3-4 of 5 criteria)
15. Genessee, Shiawassee, Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, and Lapeer
8.
Bay, Midland and Saginaw
9.
Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot and Ionia
6.
Muskegon, Oceana, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Newaygo and Mecosta
2.
Marquette, Alger, Dickinson, Menominee, Delta and Schoolcraft
3.
Luce, Mackinac and Chippewa
Developmental (meets 2-3 of 5 criteria)
1.
Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga, Ontonagon, Gogebic, and Iron
4.
Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Wexford, Manistee, Benzie, Grand
Traverse, and Leelanau
5.
Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Alpena, Montmorency, Otsego, Crawford, Oscoda, and Alcona
7.
Roscommon, Ogemaw, losco, Arenac, Gladwin, and Clare
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Communities First
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I.
Goal Statement: To implement a community-driven service delivery model to
increase the ability of children and families to function more productively and
independently.
I I.
Service Delivery Principles: Service delivery will be consumer-centered,
consumer-driven and integrated into the fabric of community life.
III.
Pilot Timeframes: October 1, 1992 through December 31, 1994.
IV.
State and Local Responsibilities:
A.
B.
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1.
Provide funding.
2.
Provide technical assistance and support a community-driven effort.
3.
Serve as a troubleshooter for local community stakeholders.
Local
1.
Identify clients and associated needs.
2.
Determine how service delivery system should be configured to best
meet client needs.
3.
Work with state-level troubleshooter to overcome regulatory or policy
impediments to accessing or providing services to alients.
Pilot Outcome Measures:
Possible Outcome measures include:
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Adolescent pregnancies
Infant mortality
Substantiated abuse and neglect
Substance abuse
Paternity establishment
AFDC caseloads
Welfare cases employed or enrolled in school and/or training
Preventative health care utilization
Adult literacy
Intergenerational dimension
School Attendance
Immunizations
�Communities First
Pilot Demographics
I.
II.
Muskegon County - Nelson Neighborhood
Population:
5,000 (2,000 families)
Racial Breakdown:
50% African American; 47% White; 3 Hispanic
Average Annual Income:
80% low income, 92% very low income
Industrial Base:
Auto and defense industries waned.
Risk Factor to Families:
Economically unemployed persons.
Unemployment Rate:
9.3%
# AFDC Cases:
14-17% of Muskegon's cases live here
Wayne County - Highland Park
Population:
22,503
Racial Breakdown:
98% African American
Average Annual Income:
Industrial Base:
-Eroded auto industry although
Chrysler has made commitment of $3 million to revitalize
city.
-Targeted renovation.
Risk Factor to Families:
-48% households headed by single women
-18% infants with low binh weights
-Community youth plagued by high rates of illicit drug use and
alcohol abuse.
Unemployment Rate:
25%
#AFDC Cases:
-Nearly 50% are on public assistance.
-88% of public school students qualify for free lunches.
�III.
IV.
Berrien County - Benton Harbor
Population:
44,000
Racial Breakdown:
90% African American*
Average Annual Income:
14,160 residents have a per capita annual income of $5,514
Industrial Base:
-Decline automobile manufacturing and other heavy industry in last
two decades.
-80% of the largest industries are closed.
-Depressed urban community isolated among rural farmland.
Risk Factor to Families:
-Rapid increase of single parent families due to job loss stress.
-Highest overall crime rate in Michigan in 1990.(229 serious crimes
per 1,000 people).
-Street gangs increased 42% from 1982 to 1987.
-High rates of sexually-transmitted diseases and use of IV drugs
among youths (Vulnerable to IDV).
Unemployment Rate:
19% county wide; 32% Berrien County residents only.
#AFDC Cases:
60% of Berrien County welfare recipients live in Benton Harbor.
St. Clair County - Village of Capac
Population:
1,000 (City of Capac)
Racial Breakdown:
7% minority (mostly Hispanic)
Average Annual Income:
$23,000
Industrial Base:
Former farm community in transition. No industry or
manufacturing.
Risk Factor to Families:
-Highest per capita single parent headed households in county.
-Lack of job training and jobs.
-Developmental delays due to English as a second language.
Unemployment Rate:
#AFDC Cases:
*School district under a court ordered desegregation plan since 1981.
�Appendix D
Responsibilities of Regional Technical Teams
�Responsibilities of Regional Technical Teams
1.
Assist local communities in developing and implementing a needs assessment to
establish baseline data on community needs and priorities in the area of youth and
human services.
2.
Assist local communities in the development and implementation of their CSATs,
including placement, recruitment, and training of local community corps
participants.
3.
Provide technical assistance and training on team building and collaboration.
4.
Work with CSATs to secure non-federal matching funds for corps members post
service benefits ($2500 for full time participants and $1000 per part time
participant). In addition, RTTs will assist each CSATs in the development of a
long term plan for resource development to insure sustainability of the project in the
community.
5.
Provide training to agencies participating in CSATs on data collection for
evaluation.
6.
Serve as an initial review process for the proposals submitted from their region for
CSATs and provide recommendations to the Michigan Community Service
Commission, who will then make final recommendations to the Commission.
7.
Provide Michigan Community Service Commission with required reports on the
progress of CSATs within each region.
8.
Provide technical assistance and support to organizations and individuals working
with youth volunteers or wishing to develop youth service projects/programs in
each region on such topics as, youth recruitment, training, orientation, reflection,
recognition, liability and fundraising.
9.
Hold regional workshops/seminars on issues affecting the field of youth service
e.g. how to effectively work with youth volunteers, how to access other parts of
the National and Community Service Act, how to work with local education
agencies.
�Appendix E
Community Service Action Team Supervisor Job Description
�Community Service Action Team
Supervisor Position Description
The team supervisor plays a key role in achieving of the dual goals of the Michigan CARES
program accomplishment of productive service projects and preparation of youth for their future.
The team supervisor provides the day-to-day direction of a team of up to 12 young adults and
encourages high standards in the quality and quantity of work that the team accomplishes. He/she
serves as a role model and teacher for the young adults participating in the team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSffiiLITIES
Team Supervision: Supervises, motivates, and directs and coordinates a team of people in a
structured program of service, education, and training. Maintains discipline and positive team
morale, fosters team-work among participants, enforces the standards of behavior as well as
policies and procedures, and ensures adherence to program goals. Works alongside participants to
set the work pace. Maintains daily attendance and time records.
Project Implementation: Supervises and manages a team in the completion of service projects,
plans daily and weekly work schedules for the team, and distributes work among members.
Responsible for training in and implementation of safe work practices such as proper use and
maintenance of tools, vehicles, and equipment. Serves as on-site liaison with project sponsor.
Training and Instruction: Fosters and encourages the development of good work habits, including
the efficient use of work time. Monitors and documents the progress of participants. Conducts
training and presentations in such areas as proper use of supplies and tools, first aid, workplace
safety, environmental education or human services.
Communication: Prepares oral and written reports of community service projects, participant
evaluations, incident reports and accurate documents of attendance, participation and community
service hours. Conducts regular team and individual meetings to discuss progress. Counsels,
motivates or disciplines individual participants. Participates in staff and participant meetings.
Program Support: Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Friday, March 27, 1992
New Detroit
Detroit
10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Diana R. Algra
John Blyth
Dr. Mary Ellen Brandell
Darin Day
Paul Hubbard
Terry Langston
Lisa llitch Murray
Vernie N ethercut
Judith Riedlinger
Geneva Jones Williams
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Michelle Engler-Chair
Dr. John DiBiaggio
Henry Gaines
Dorothy Johnson
George Lombard
Randy N eelis
Dr. Joel Orosz
Terry Pruitt, Jr.
Judith Reyes
Dr. WilliamS. Stavropoulos
OTHERS:
Dana Cole - On Behalf of Stephanie Comai-Paige
R. Sue Dodea - On Behalf of Dorothy Johnson
Kathy Gamble- Youth Volunteer Corps
Elaine Gordon - Dept. of Education
Joseph Graves - Dept. of Social Services
Charles Infante - On Behalf of Wm. Stavropoulos
Mary Pfieler- ACTION Detroit
Robert Schiller- Superintendent of Public Instructions
John Seeley - FERA
�I.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. by Diana Algra.
II.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Jon Blyth to approve the February 28,
1992 minutes. Commissioner Vernie Nethercut seconded the motion, and it
was unanimously approved.
III.
Status of Commission Membership Opening
Diana Algra informed the Commission that Commissioner Eugene
Proctor had resigned from the Commission. This now creates two
vacancies. Commission Hubbard made a motion to accept Commissioner
Proctor's resignation and Commissioner Riedlinger seconded the
motion.
IV.
New Detroit Presentation
Diana Algra thanked Commissioner Paul Hubbard for hosting the meeting.
Commissioner Hubbard did a brief overview of New Detroit and answered
questions regarding New Detroit.
V.
Public Comment
Diana Algra introduced Kathy Gamble - UCS, Mary Pfeiler - ACTION, Elaine
Gordon - Michigan Dept. of Education and Dana Cole - Governor's Office and
asked if there was any public comment. Kathy Gamble gave a report on the kids
that helped do a presentation at the Commission meeting in January, 1992. She
said they are still talking about the Commission meeting, and that it made a
great impression on them. There being no more comment, Ms. Algra then
introduced the new Superintendent of Public Instruction for Department of
Education, Dr. Robert Schiller. He gave a brief description of himself.
VI.
Presentation from FERA- Youth Service America
Ms. Algra introduced Dr. John Seeley who provided an overview of FERA
(Formative Evaluation Research Associates) and its request to obtain some
assistance from the Commission in the evaluation of a Kellogg grant to Youth
Service America (YSA) of the work YSA did in assisting Michigan in
developing the state's application. Dr. Seeley will be contacting both staff and
Commissioners for input in the near future.
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�VII. Review and Comment of State Application
Diana Algra announced to the Commission that the state application had been
submitted by the deadline of March 23, 1992. Ms. Algra then thanked the
working group for all their help and thanked Commissioners for sending in
letters of support. Commissioner Blyth congratulated Diana Algra and Mary
Estrada for all their work on the state application. Commissioner Langston
also wanted to thank all the staff for their work.
Ms. Algra also mentioned that the Michigan Community Service Commission
is co-sponsoring a one day seminar on May 6, 1992 with Michigan Campus
Compact on service leaming for teachers, student teachers,and community
based organizations.
Also in June there will be a one day meeting inviting representatives from all
higher education institutions to review the higher education grant submission
and begin discussions on how the institutions can prepare for submitting RFPs
once our state application is funded.
In addition the establishment of four standing committees for the Commission
was announced. These would include; 1. the Committee on Evaluation; 2. the
Committee on Community Collaborations; 3. the Committee on Youth Voice
and 4. the Committee on Statewide Service Recognitions.
VIII. Presentation on the Development Youth Advisory Council
Commissioners Day and Langston presented the draft for the formation of the
youth body. Mter some discussion it was moved by Commissioner Williams
and seconded by Commissioner Hubbard that the Commission concur with the
design of the youth body and request that we move forward with its
implementation. The only concern raised by Commissioner N ethercut was that
the Commission could not delegate its authority to the youth body in the area of
veto power over the decisions of the Commission.
IX.
Other I terns
Commissioner Williams mentioned the April 28 Detroit Youth Summit
Speakout and distributed materials on the Speakout. She extended a special
invitation to the Commissioners to attend.
X.
Next Meeting date and Place
Diana Algra announced that the next meeting will be May 22, 1992 at Central
Michigan University. Ms. Algra asked Commissioners if that date, the Friday
before Memorial Day weekend, would be a problem for a meeting. It was agreed
that a postcard would go out to get a consensus of how all the Commissioners
feel about May 22, 1992 date. There being no further business, a motion to
adjourn was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Hubbard, and the meeting was adjoumed at 11:45 a.m. by Diana Algra.
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POINTS OF LIGHT
FOUNDATION
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Michigan Community Service Commissioners
FROM:
Cyndy Scherer, YES AmbassadortJ.
DATE:
March 20, 1992
RE:
Proposal on the development of a statewide youth body on community
service
Please find enclosed a draft proposal for the development of a statewide youth bod y
on community service. This draft has been circulated to a number of individuals for
comments which have not yet been incorporated into this draft. Comments
received to date include:
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include examples of other youth bodies in the state
allow youth body to determine their own name
why have majority of members between the ages of 12-18
what other kinds of diversity we should insure are represented on the bod y
don't get too many people involved in the development of training
reserve slots for already existing networks of youth
set length of term for membership on youth body
August is a more realistic timeframe for first meeting
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how to ensure existing network participation if seats are not reserved for
them:
-make representatives ex-officio members
-send minutes to existing networks
-ask them to sit on committees of the body
-give reports to the body to keep the body in touch with the acti vities of
already existing networks
A second draft taking these comments into consideration will be presented to the
Commission at the March 27, 1992 meeting. If you have any comments on the
proposal before that time please feel free to give me a call at (517) 373-1376.
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FROM:
Cyndy Scherer, YES Ambassador
DATE:
March 13, 1992
RE:
Proposal on the development of a statewide youth body on community
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Ok, here it is. Remember this is a first draft so feel free to tear it to shreds~ I have
made some changes which we did not really talk about so let me know what you
think (especially the idea about having this body designated a standing committee of
the Michigan Community service Commission, which would mean designating a
Commissioner to be a chairperson).
Other thoughts:
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is this the most realistic time frame (since summer is coming up should
we delay the time frame so that start up coincides with the next school
year, i.e. allow a little longer for nominations and selection and set
training for mid August)?
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are there other people who should play a part in developing the team
building and leadership I skills building training?
•
what are some of the other options to connect this body formally to the
Commission so that it will have some power?
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are there others who should be on the selection committee? how should
we find the two at-large youth to sit on the selection committee?
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should we say in the proposal that the body will be able to select its own
name?
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are there other people who should comment on this proposal before it
goes to the Commission?
�Statewide Youth Body on Community Service
The year 1992 promises to be an unprecedented year in the field of youth
service across the nation and in the state of Michigan. Traditionally young
people have been served instead of serving. Community service offers young
people a chance to affect the serious social issues that face their communities.
It offers the opportunity to develop leaders not only for tomorrow, but for
today.
Youth in Michigan have made great strides in the area of community service,
but young people must not just perform community service. Young people
must play a role in developing and planning policy in regard to youth service.
While "youth advisory councils" exist at the local level and even within
specialized organizations, there is a need to develop a network of youth in the
field of service at the statewide level. Integral to the development of youth
leaders is the sharing of information and experiences. It is for this reason that
we believe that a statewide youth body on service should be developed in the
state of Michigan.
Structure
Size: This body would begin with fifteen members. The decision to expand
beyond 15 will be given to the body itself, although we recommend 20 as the
maximum number of members.
Criteria for members:
• Members of this body will range in age from 12 to 21, but most
members will be between 12-18.
• Members will be geographically diverse.
• Through its membership the 4 streams of service (K-12, college,
corps and community based organizations) will be represented.
• Members will be youth facing problems and those working to solve
the problems in our communities.
• Members will be a mix of those from already existing
networks/ organizations and those representing themselves.
Number of Meetings: This body will meet at least 4 times a year. The body
once constituted will be able to amend the number of meetings per year to a
number they feel is necessary to accomplish their goals and objectives.
1
�Training: Once constituted the body will participate in a general team
building experience and leadership I skills building training. The training will
be developed in conjunction with the Executive Director and staff of the
Michigan Community Service Commission and a number of organizations
which provide training for youth within the state including the Michigan
Campus Compact, 4-H, Children's Charter of the Courts, National Youth
Leadership Council and the Council of Michigan Foundations Youth
Ini tia ti ve.
Orientation: After a team has been developed and members have undergone
leadership I skills building training, members will receive an orientation to
the "field of youth service" and expectations for the youth body. Orientation
will be developed in conjunction with the Executive Director and staff of the
Michigan Community Service Commission.
Relationship of YES Ambassadors: YES ambassadors, while housed within
the Commission, will serve as staff support and act as a resource for the body.
YES ambassadors will not be considered voting members of the body.
Relationship of already established networks and "youth advisory councils":
Like Commissioners, members of these already existing bodies will be
encouraged to work with the statewide body. Members of already existing
bodies may apply to be on the body, but slots will not be reserved for certain
bodies. The statewide body is committed to working closely with already
existing bodies to build the network of youth leaders in the field of youth
service.
Relationship of the body to the Commission: If this body is to have any
influence in the area of youth service it is important that is be connected in
some way to the MCSC. One option is to make this youth body a s·tanding
committee of the Michigan Community Service Commission. A member of
the Commission would "chair" the committee (e.g. a youth appointed to the
Commission). This body should not act soley as a advisory body, but should
be proactive in regard to youth service policy. Making the body a standing
committee of the Commission would allow the body to take on both of these
functions.
Relationship of Commissioners to the body: Commissioners will be
encouraged to work with members of this body, but they will not be voting
members of the body, except that member appointed chair of the body. (see
above)
2
�Selection process
Materials regarding the formation of this statewide body will be disseminated
to a list of existing networks, organizations and individuals. This list will be
developed by the concept team and others. See timeline below for schedule .
Once the initial body has been selected, the selection process will be turned
over to the body, who will develop the process to replace leaving members
and add additional members.
The initial selection committee shall be composed of the two YES
Ambassadors, two MCS Commissioners, the Executive Director of the MCSC,
two Youth Service America Youth Action Council members from Michigan
and two at-large youth.
Expectations for body
While a series of expectations have been outlined we believe that the youth
body should be able to define its own goals and expectations based on the
wants and needs of its members and their local communities. Initial
expectations include:
Make recommendations to the Michigan Community Service
Commission, including possible areas of focus for Commission
• Develop plans and proposals to submit to the Commission
• Perform outreach (contact with what's happening in community
and sharing of information gained through participation on
statewide body)
• Ratification and veto power on issues directly affecting youth
service considered by the Commission
•
3
�Timeline - 1992
Jan-March
Develop proposal for statewide youth body on community
service
March 13
Finish first draft of proposal for statewide youth body on
community service; distribute to concept team and others for
comments
March 20
Deadline for comments on first draft
March 25
Conference call with concept team to discuss proposal,
presentation to MCSC, and networks, organizations and
individuals who should be contacted regarding the identification
of potential members.
Deadline for creation of application form.
Presentation of proposal to Michigan Community Service
Commission.
March 27
April 10
Send letter regarding formation of statewide youth body and
application/nomination form to identified networks,
organizations and individuals.
May10
Deadline for applications I nomination.
May20
Meeting of selection committee.
May27
Notification of selected members.
June 27
First meeting of statewide youth body.
Concept team members: Jen Bastress, Darin Day, Tim Jacobs, Terry Langston,
Cynthia Scherer and Trabian Shorters.
13/3/92/CS
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POINTS OF LIGHT
FOUNDATION
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Concept Team, Michigan Community Service Commissioners
and others
FROM:
Cynthia Scherer, YES Ambassador
DATE:
March 27, 1992
RE:
Statewide Youth Body Proposal
Please find enclosed a second draft of the statewide youth body proposal. I
have tried to incorporate all suggestions received to date. There are some
concerns, however, which have not bee addressed:
•
Logistics of bringing together youth from all over the state, especially
during the school year (e.g. transportation, ovemights, liability,
chaperoning) four times a year.
•
Ramifications of involving youth under the age of 14. More skill
building and mentoring is needed. Younger teens can be intimidated
by older teens and adults. They are also extremely self-conscious and
are less mature developmentally. Most parents would be extremely
uncomfortable letting a 12 or 13 year old go unchaperoned to
meetings 4 times a year. There are also increased liability. issues in
involving younger teens.
•
Evaluation component
•
Overall goals for youth body
•
Relationship of youth body to national initiatives
•
Subcommittees or task forces of youth body to be formed
•
By-laws/policies of youth body
Please feel free to make and comments or suggestions regarding these
concerns or on the proposal itself. I can be reached at (517) 373-1376. Thank
you.
Enclosure
736
JACKSON PLACE, WASt<INGTON,
D.C. 20503
TEL
202 • 408 • 5162
FAX
202 • 408 • 5 69 TOO 202 • 289 • 3807
�Statewide Youth Body on Community Service
The year 1992 promises to be an unprecedented year in the field of youth
service across the nation and in the state of Michigan. At the national level,
the implementation of the National and Community Service Act has
provided much needed moral and financial support to the movement; in
Michigan, initiatives at the local and state level are coming to a head. Model
school-based programs, collegiate, corps and community based youth service
programs can be found in the state. At the state level both the development of
the Michigan Community Service Commission and a comprehensive youth
service plan has helped place youth service in the limelight.
Traditionally young people have been served instead of serving. They have
been seen as the problem and not part of the solution. In light of the kinds of
needs which face our communities we can no longer take such an approach,
as members of our communities young people must play a role in
solving the serious social issues which confront us. Young people bring
idealism, hope, energy and creativity, much needed commodities in today's
world.
Community service offers young people a chance to affect the serious social
issues that face their communities. It offers an opportunity to develop leaders
not only for tomorrow, but for today.
Youth in Michigan have made great strides in the area of community service,
but young people must not just perform community service. Young people
must play a role in developing and planning policy in regard to youth service.
While "youth advisory councils" exist at the local level and even within
specialized organizations, there is a need to develop a network of youth in the
field of service at the statewide level. Integral to the development of youth
leaders is the sharing of information and experiences. It is for this reason that
we believe that a statewide youth body on service should be developed in the
state of Michigan.
�Structure
Name: The first group of young people selected to sit on this body will
determine the name of the body.
Size: This body would begin with fifteen members. The decision to expand
beyond 15 will be given to the body itself (although we recommend 20 as the
maximum number of members).
Criteria for members:
• Members of this body will range in age from 12 to 21, but most
members will be between 12-18.
• Members will be geographically, ethnically, racially economically
and educationally diverse.
• Through its membership the 4 streams of service (K-12, college,
corps and community based organizations) will be represented.
• Members will be youth facing problems and those working to solve
the problems in our communities.
• Members will be a mix of those from already existing
networks/ organizations and those representing themselves.
Number of Meetings: This body will meet at least 4 times a year. The body
once constituted will be able to amend the number of meetings per year to a
number they feel is necessary to accomplish their goals and objectives.
Regional meetings of members will also be encouraged.
Training: Once constituted the body will participate in a general team
building experience and leadership/skills building training. The training will
be developed in conjunction with the Executive Director and staff of the
Michigan Community Service Commission and a number of organizations
which provide training for youth within the state including the Michigan
Campus Compact, 4-H, Children's Charter of the Courts, National Youth
Leadership Council and the Council of Michigan Foundations Youth
Initiative. Ongoing training will provided as needed. It is expected in future
years that senior members of the youth body would become part of the
training team.
Orientation: After a team has been developed and members have undergone
leadership/skills building training, members will receive an orientation to
the "field of youth service" and expectations for the youth body. Orientation
will be developed in conjunction with the Executive Director and staff of the
Michigan Community Service Commission.
�Relationship of the body to the Commission: This youth body will be a
standing committee of the Michigan Community Service Commission. A
member of the Commission, who is fits the age requirements of the body will
"chair" the committee. The Committee will have ratification and veto power
on issues directly affecting youth service considered by the Commission. In
addition, it will serve in an advisory capacity and be proactive in regard to
youth service policy in the state.
Relationship of Commissioners to the body: Commissioners will be
encouraged to work with members of this body, but they will not be voting
members of the body, except that member appointed chair of the body (see
above), who will only be allowed to vote in case of a tie.
Relationship of YES Ambassadors: YES ambassadors, while housed within
the Commission, will serve as staff support and act as a resource for the body.
YES ambassadors will not be considered voting members of the body.
Relationship of already established networks and ~~youth advisory councils":
Like Commissioners, members of these already existing bodies will be
encouraged to work with the statewide body. Members of already existing
organizations may apply to be on the body, but slots will not be reserved for
certain groups. The statewide body is committed to working closely with
already existing bodies to build the network of youth leaders in the field of
youth service. To ensure the participation of existing network the youth body
will: 1) send agendas, minutes of meetings and updates; 2) ask representatives
of existing networks to sit on sub committees or task forces; 3) set aside time
on their meeting agenda for reports from existing networks
�Selection process
Materials regarding the formation of this statewide body will be disseminated
to a list of existing networks, organizations and individuals (see attached list
of suggested networks, organizations and individuals to contact). Interested
youth will submit an application, which will be reviewed by the selection
committee. In addition, to applications youth will be required to submit
letters of recommendation. Before the final fifteen are chosen interviews will
be held via phone or in person. Once the initial body has been selected, the
selection process will be turned over to the body, who will develop the
process to replace leaving members and add additional members.
The initial selection committee shall be composed of the two YES
Ambassadors, Chairperson of the MCSC, two MCS Commissioners, the
Executive Director of the MCSC, two Youth Service America Youth Action
Council members from Michigan and two at-large youth.
Term of Membership
Youth selected will serve staggering terms of 1, 2 or 3 years. At the first
meeting lots will be drawn to determine each members term of membership.
Expectations for body
While a series of expectations have been outlined we believe that the youth
body should be able to define its own goals and expectations based on the
wants and needs of its members and their local communities. Initial
expectations include:
•
Make recommendations to the Michigan Community Service
Commission, including possible areas of focus for Commission
• Develop plans and proposals to submit to the Commission
• Perform outreach (contact with what's happening in community
and sharing of information gained through participation on
statewide body)
• participation in activities and projects sponsored at the state level to
promote
�Timeline - 1992
Jan-March
Develop proposal for statewide youth body on community
service
March 13
Finish first draft of proposal for statewide youth body on
community service; distribute to concept team and others for
comments
March 20
Deadline for comments on first draft
March 25
Conference call with concept team to discuss proposal,
presentation to MCSC, and networks, organizations and
individuals who should be contacted regarding the identification
of potential members.
Deadline for creation of application form.
March 27
Presentation of proposal to Michigan Community Service
Commission.
April 6
Final comments received from concept team, MCS
Commissioners, and others.
April 15
Send letter regarding formation of statewide youth body and
application/nomination form to identified networks,
organizations and individuals.
May
Send second letter, and letters to organizations missed in first
mailing
June 1
Deadline for youth body applications
June
Selection committee meets; interviews conducted
July
Notification of selected members
August
Training Retreat for youth body members
�Concept team members: Jen Bastress, University of Michigan student and
Youth Service America Youth Action Council Member; Darin Day, Michigan
State University student; Tim Jacobs, Bay County Community Foundation
Youth Advisory Council Member and Youth Service America Youth Action
Council Member; Terry Langston, Michigan State University student and
Michigan Community Service Commission member; Cynthia Scherer, Points
of Light Foundation,Youth Engaged in Service Ambassador; and Trabian
Shorters, Points of Light Foundation,Youth Engaged in Service Ambassador.
26/3/92/CS
�Michigan Community Service Commission Youth Advisory Board Application
Applicant Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
(First)
~(Middle}
Date of Birth._ _ _ __
(Last)
(Mo/day/year)
Home Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
(Street & Apt.#)
(State & zip code)
(City)
Home Phone Number_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Current School _______________
NameofCouncy____________
Social Sec. No. - - -
Legal Guardian______________ Phone Number_ _ _ _ _ __
•Please list clubs or associations that you are currently a member of:
(i.e. debate team, 4-H, boys and girls club)
•Please list your favorite hobbies and pastimes:
(i.e. writing, watching TV, building model airplanes)
•Please submit a one page (about 300 words) response to the question:
"How can young people help solve serious social problems in their communities"
(i.e. what can youth do to address problems like homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, poverty, illiteracy, etc.)
I am interested in serving on the Youth Board of the Michigan Community Service Commission. I
understand that this will require me to assemble with other Youth Board members at least 4 times per year,
as well as caucus with my peers over issues that concern youth. I also realize that Youth Board members
will be expected to help the MCSC form its policy toward youth and youth service. I further recognize
that Youth Board members may offer proposals and/or recommendations to the Commission. I agree to
accept the responsibilities listed above if selected to serve on the MCSC Youth Board.
Signed,
(Applicant)
(Date)
(Legal Guardian)
(Date)
�Suggested list of Networks, Organizations and Individuals through which to
recruit youth body members:
Adult Basic Education and Community Schools
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Boys Clubs/Girls Clubs
Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
Chair of the Michigan Black Caucus
Community Action Agencies
Community Centers
Community Foundations
Cooperative Extension
Flint Youth Service Corp
Governor's Response List
Greek Organizations
High School and middle school Principals
High Education Institutions
Homeless Shelters/Housing Associations
Into the Streets/CCXJL affiliates
Junior League
Kiwanis Clubs
Labor Organizations
Lions Clubs
Michigan Association of Urban League Executives
Michigan Association of Volunteer Administrators
Michigan Campus Compact (including coordinators and SAC)
Michigan Collegiate Coalition
Michigan Nonprofit Forum
Michigan Partnerships for Education
Michigan School Volunteer Program
Michigan Student Government Association
Michigan Upward Bound Directors Association
Miscellaneous educators interested in youth service
National Organization for Women
Neighborhood Associations of Michigan
Office of Minority Equity (DOE)
Religious Organizations
Rotary Clubs
School District Superintendents
State Departments and Legislators
United Way of Michigan
Volunteer Centers of Michigan
Youth Volunteer Corps
Youth Service Michigan Participants
�
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Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
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Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYPRESENTATION
to the
MICHIGAN COMMUNITYSERVICE COMMISSION
May 22, 1992
10:00 to 10:30 A.M.
Welcome - President Leonard Plachta
"West Branch Visit" - Presentation from senior Tanya Matchett, president of the
Student Michigan Education Association (SMEA). A visit to the CMU campus by a
group of junior high school students to foster their interest in higher education will be
featured as a unique volunteer effort.
"Adult Literacy and related activities at the Chippewa Indian Reservation" - Linda
Hyde, Public Information Coordinator, PBS, will describe the current volunteer
program in adult education and tutoring K-12 children by CMU students at the
Chippewa Indian Reservation.
"A Moment in Time" - Presentation by Lois Arnold, Director of Michigan Special
Olympics.
"Town and Gown Partnership" - Bruce Roscoe, Director of Honors and Stan Rathbun,
Director of Isabella County United Way, will briefly outline the present plan to develop
a Volunteer Action Center through a partnership with the university and area
community.
Your assistance in promoting the volunteer efforts at Central Michigan University is
appreciated. (Each presentor is limited to 6-8 minutes.)
�MEMBERS ATIENDING
THE MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
May 22, 1992
Stephanie Comai-Paige
Governor Engler's Office
Bonnie Graham
Office of Services to the Aging
Elaine Gordon
Partnership for Education
Department of Education
Cynthia Scherer
Y.E.S. Ambassador
Points of Light Foundation
Jon Blyth
Program Officer
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Mary Ellen Brandel!, Associate Dean
College of Education,
Health and Human Services
Central Michigan University
Darin Day, Student
Michigan State University
Michelle Engler
First Lady of Michigan
Paul Hubbard, President
New Detroit, Inc.
Terry Langston, Student
Michigan State University
Randy Neelis, Superintendent
Menominee Public Schools
Vernie Nethercut, Director
Alpena Volunteer Center
Alpena Community College
Joel Orosz, Coordinator and Program Director
Philannthropy and Volunteerism
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Terry Pruitt, Jr.
Trustee
Saginaw Area Community Foundation
Charles Infante
representing
William Stavropoulos, President
Dow, USA
Geneva Jones William
President
United Community Services of Detroit
Trabian Shorters
Points of Light Foundation
Roberta Stanley
Department of Education
Diana Algra
Executive Director
Michigan Community Service Commission
Mary Estrada, Secretary
Michigan Community Service Commission
�
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Our State of Generosity
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Description
An account of the resource
Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
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1968-2014
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-05-22 commission meeting Central Michigan University presentation
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-05-22 commission meeting Central Michigan University presentation. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49453
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Our State of Generosity
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Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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Michigan
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
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JCPA-04_MCSC_1992_CM_1992-05-22_Committee-Preferences
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-05-22 commission meeting committee preferences
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-05-22 commission meeting committee preferences. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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COMMISSION ON NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
May 6,1992
PAUL N . MCCLOSKEY. J R.
Chailprrson
SH!JlLEY SACHI SAGAWA
REA THA Cl.AJuc KING
ALAN ICHAZEI
VIC~· Chailprrsons
JOYCE M . BLACK
WILLIAM J . BYRON , S .J .
THOMAS EHRLICH
DANIEL J . EVANS
MARIA HERNANDEZ FERRIER
FRANCES HEssELBEIN
LESLIE LENKOWSKY
JACK A . MACALLISTER
W AYNE W. MEISEL
RICHARD FREDERICK P HELPS
GEORGE ROMNEY
P ATRICIA T. ROUSE
JOHNNIE SMITH
GLEN W . WHITE
GAYLE WILSON
ROBERT L. WOODSON
KAREN SUSAN YOUNG
Board of Directors
LAMAJl ALEXANDER
MANUEL LUJAN, JR.
EDWARD MADIGAN
LYNN MARTIN
LOUIS W . SULLIVAN
JANE A. KENNY
Ex 0/}ICio
M~m~rs
CATHERINE Ml LTON
Ex«utM Director
State of Michigan
Diana Algra
Olds Plaza Bldg., 4th Floor
P.O. Box 30015
Lansing, MI 48909
Dear Diana Algra:
I am writing to thank you for your grant application to the Commission on
National and Community Service. We have just completed our first-ever review
process. We were extremely pleased with the number of applications we
received and the creativity and commitment that they embodied. Clearly there is
widespread belief in the promise of community service throughout America.
I want to inform you promptly of the Board's May 2 decisions regarding your
application:
Serve-America: In general, your application meets the qualifications for award
of Michigan's full formula allotment of $628,408.00, and the Board therefore
selected Michigan as a finalist for a grant award.
American Conservation and Youth Service Corps: The Board selected Michigan
as a finalist for a grant award of up to $500,000.00.
National and Community Service Projects: The Board did not select your state
as a finalist in this area. To put this in perspective, we received 34 applications
for a total of almost $85 million, compared to the $22.5 million available.
Higher Education Innovative Projects: The Commission has not yet completed
its review of Higher Education Innovative Projects applications. These reviews
will be completed in May and finalist determinations will be made in June.
Just as soon as possible, we want to reach agreement with finalists and arrange
for grant awards. We also want to communicate to all applicants the
Commission's thinking in making grant decisions. However, we have a modest
staff, and so we will have to proceed sequentially. Our first priority is to work
with the finalists.
Where your state is selected as a finalist, we need to discuss necessary
modifications in your application, including budget, as soon as possible. Then
your state can submit proposed modifications, we can review and approve the
modifications and award the grant, and the state can begin program initiatives.
For each of the programs where Michigan has been selected a finalist, please
POST OFFICE BOX 33119, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20033-0119
�have the person in charge call the Commission (202-724-0600) and ask Rosa
Harrison to arrange a telephone conference with our appropriate staff members.
Note that your state is a finalist; it will not be awarded a grant until your
modifications, submitted by letter, have been approved and we have notified
you in writing. In the meantime, do not make any public announcement or
otherwise communicate your status as a finalist.
Within the next several weeks, we will send general follow-up letters to
applicants in each of the three subtitle program areas (Serve-America, American
Conservation and Youth Service Corps, and National and Community Service
Projects), indicating the strengths we found in the best applications we received,
as well as some of the problems common to many of the applications not
selected. We hope that these letters will be helpful to both grantees and nongrantees in shaping their own community service programs, and also in
preparing new applications next year. During the subsequent months we will
begin activities that encourage exchange and dissemination of ideas and
experience on promising programs of community service. We hope that these,
too, will help established programs strengthen themselves and programs not yet
off the ground to develop their plans for start-up, and for the next round of grant
applications.
For programs for which your state has not been selected as a finalist, these
communications should provide you with the important information on why the
Commission selected some grantees over others. Once we have completed
discussions with all of the finalists, we would be pleased to schedule a phone call
to provide feedback specific to your state's application lf that would be useful,
please send or fax a note to the Commission (attention Ms. Rosa Harrison)
indicating with whom we should schedule a call.
I wish you the best in your efforts to strengthen community service in Michigan.
Together, the efforts of people around the country can make a decisive difference
in the quality of life of all our citizens.
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Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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An account of the resource
Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
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Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-05-22 commission meeting grant application status letter to Diana Algra
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-05-22 commission meeting grant application status letter to Diana Algra. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Friday, May 22, 1992
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant
10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michelle Engler
Dr. Mary Ellen Brandell
Darin Day
Terry Langston
Randy Neelis
Vernie Nethercut
Dr. Joel Orosz
Terry Pruitt, Jr.
Diana R. Algra- Ex-Officio
MEMBERS ABSENT:
John Blyth
Dr. John DiBiaggio
Henry Gaines
Paul Hubbard
Dorothy Johnson
George Lombard
Lisa Ditch Murray
Judith Reyes
Judith Riedlinger
Dr. WilliamS. Stavropoulos
Geneva Jones Williams
OTHERS:
Kathy Agard - On Behalf of Dorothy Johnson
Lois Arnold - Michigan Special Olympics
Bonnie Graham - Office of Services to the Aging
Linda Hyde - CMU Public Broadcasting
Charles Infante - On Behalf of Wm. Stavropoulos
Christine MacNaughton - ACTION (Detroit Office)
Stan Rathbun -United Way of Isabella County
Bruce Roscoe- Central Michigan University
Cynthia Scherer - YES Ambassador
Trabian Shorters - YES Ambassador
Mike Silverthorn- Central Michigan University
Roberta Stanley- Dept. of Education
�I.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:20 a.m. by Chairperson Michelle
Engler.
II .
Welcome by President Plachta of Central
Michi~a
University
President Plachta welcomed everyone. Chairperson Engler thanked President
Plachta and Dr. Brandell for hosting the meeting.
I I I.
Approval of Minutes of March 27. 1992 Meeting
A motion was made by Commissioner Nethercut to approve the March 28, 1992
minutes. Commissioner Joel Orosz seconded the motion but with one
correction regarding USC which should read UCS, the minutes were amended
and then approved.
IV.
Status of Commission Openings
Diana Algra updated the Commission on the two remaining vacancies.
The Governor's division on appointments is proceeding with filling these
vacancies as soon as possible. Ms. Algra also noted that the Commission
would soon have an additional vacancy created by Dr. DiBiaggio's
departure from Michigan State University.
V.
Central Michigan University Presentation
Chairperson Engler thanked Commissioner Brandell for hosting the meeting.
Commissioner Brandell did a brief overview of CMU. She then introduced four
program/ initiatives CMU is involved in that are occurring in the Mt. Pleasant
community. Tanya Matchett spoke about her program that works with middle
school students to encourage them to consider higher education as a viable
option for them in the future; Linda Hyde shared with the Commission ongoing
efforts in the community to improve adult literacy levels, and a new project
working with it on the Chippewa Indian Reservation , Lois Arnold- outlined
the with Michigan Special Olympics and showed a video that depicted the work
of this CMU based statewide program, Bruce Roscoe and Stan Rathbun outlined the work being undertaken to establish a Volunteer Center in the Mt.
Pleasant community as a joint venture between the University and the
community.
VI.
Public Comment
Chairperson Engler then turned to the audience for public comments. There
being none at the time she suggested that the opportunity for comment be made
available again toward the close of the meeting.
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�VII. Update on the Commission on National and Community Service
a.
Status of Michigan Grant Application - the award letter from the
National Commission was handed out to Commissioners and discussion
about Michigan's award then followed.
b.
Status of other State Applications- Diana Algra shared information on
what other states were awarded and it was suggested that we get copies of
other state proposals.
c.
Status of Title B-2 Higher Education Application- Diana Algra
announced that the National Commission will announce the Higher
Education awards on June 8. Cynthia Scherer talked about the Higher
Education review process.
VIII. Next Steps for Commissioners
a.
Operating Procedures- Commissioner Pruitt made a motion to approve
the operating procedures and Commissioner Nethercut seconded the
motion.There was discussion and recommendations to make some
changes before approving them. Tabled until next meeting.
b.
Set Program Priorities- Discussion took place as to what priorities the
Commission and staff should concentrate on during the coming four
months. Diana Algra made the following recommendations: the most
pressing issues would be the development and implementation of our
standing committee structure, especially the Youth Body, evaluation and
recognition committees; then the establishment of our subgranting
process for our grant programs via the National Community Service Act.
Ms. Algra also requested that the Commission members present finalize
their standing committee preference and volunteer to serve on one of the
three sub-granting review panels which will be formed when our
subgranting program gets underway.
c.
Sub Committee structure and Commissioner assignments (Youth Body,
Evaluation, Collaboration and Recognition)- Diana Algra proposed that
the Commission consider adding a fifth committee on Fund
Development. All commission members agreed to the addition. Cynthia
Scherer updated the commission on the youth body.
d.
Other Commission initiatives - Diana Algra advised the Commission on
the status on the following initiatives:
•
K-12 Service Learning Workshop
•
Michigan Service Learning Regional Centers
•
Higher Education Meeting, June 8, 1992
•
Michigan Year of the Volunteer
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�IX.
•
Youth Volunteer Corps: Coalition Development
•
Department of Education: September Conference on Partnerships
for Education/Service Learning/School Volunteers
•
City Year - Grand Rapids
Other Items
Chairperson Engler informed the Commissioners that the Governor and
herself would be in the upper peninsula in July and would be visiting the YEES
camp at Camp Boedne Bay and suggested that any Commissioner that would
like the opportunity to do a site visit at this time to join the Governor and her.
Commissioners should call the office if they are interested in participating in
this site visit.
Commissioner Langston made a motion to send Commissioner DiBiaggio a
letter of appreciation on behalf of the Commission. Commission Pruitt seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Chairperson Engler suggested that Commission members consider canceling
the June 26th Commission meeting and allow standing committees an
opportunity to meet during that time instead, Commissioner Orosz seconded.
Motion approved.
Mr. Infante asked the Commissioners if they would be interested in a tour of
DOW in August when DOW hosts the Commission meeting. Arrangements
will be facilitated through the office of MCSC.
X.
Next
Meetin~
date and Place
Chair Engler announced that the June 26, 1992 would be canceled and that the
next meeting would be July 24, 1992 in Traverse City. The meeting was
adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Our State of Generosity
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Description
An account of the resource
Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1968-2014
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
Rights
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<a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
JCPA-04
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
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JCPA-04_MCSC_1992_CM_1992-05-22_Minutes
Title
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Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-05-22 commission meeting minutes
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Michigan Community Service Commission
Description
An account of the resource
Michigan Community Service Commission 1992-05-22 commission meeting minutes. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
Format
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application/pdf
Type
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Text
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49456
Rights
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<a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a>
Source
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1992-05-22