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On May 4, 2006 over 190 college students, higher education staff and
administrators, representatives of local K-12 schools and nonprofits came
together to celebrate and recognize community service on college campuses
across the state. The event took place at CR Sparks in Bedford, New Hampshire.
At Dartmouth, the award recipients are chosen by President Wright.
Campus Compact is a national
coalition of more than 950 college and university presidents - representing
some 5 million students - dedicated to promoting community service, civic
engagement, and service-learning in higher education.
Presidents' Leadership Award
For an individual student or student organization that has made outstanding
contributions to community service, service learning, and/or civic engagement
efforts on their campus. This award is for a student or student organization
that has made service an integral part of their college experience as evidenced
through their contribution to the community.
Habitat for Humanity
In a special relationship with the local Upper Valley affiliate of Habitat
for Humanity, the Dartmouth College Chapter of Habitat takes full
responsibility for raising all of the money to fund its own Dartmouth Habitat
houses, which are then built with predominantly student labor. This spring,
Dartmouth Habitat breaks ground on its third house. The chapter has raised
approximately $360,000 since 2000 and builds a house every other year.
Creativity in fundraising and the muscle-power of Dartmouth women and men are
key: Dartmouth Habitat works with a national youth-based non-profit to lead a
Maine-to-Vancouver fundraising bike trip every summer. Riders stop along the
way to participate in Habitat builds across America, raising over $40,000
annually in trip proceeds. Supportive partnerships with the Dartmouth Class of
’88, Dartmouth’s Facilities Maintenance and Operations Department and local
donors round out the picture. For their dynamism, entrepreneurship, and
commitment, we salute Dartmouth Habitat!
Presidents’ Good Steward Award
For a member of the faculty, administration or staff member who has
contributed his or her professional expertise in service to the wider community
and who has significantly advanced public service on their campus.
Jay Davis, Instructor, Education Department
Jay Davis is an instructor in the Department of Education, Supervisor of
Dartmouth’s Secondary Teacher Education Program, and the Program Director of
Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth (SEAD). SEAD, a program offered by the Tucker
Foundation, brings a group of motivated high school students from
under-resourced schools to Hanover for three summers. Expanding the students'
perception of what is possible in their lives, SEAD builds academic knowledge,
confidence, leadership skills, and college aspirations. Each high school
student is given a Dartmouth College student mentor who devotes time to the
student over the course of the summer program and stays in touch with the
student once he or she has returned home. While the program is driven by the
hard work and commitment of both SEAD students and their mentors, Jay’s
infectious enthusiasm for education and his warm personality play a vital role
in shaping SEAD’s success and in pushing students and volunteers alike to reach
for their highest potential. His ability to motivate and inspire young people
is truly special.
Presidents’ Community Partner Award
For a non-profit organization who has enhanced the quality of life in the
community in meaningful and measurable ways and engaged in the development of
sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
Barbara Mason, Guidance Counselor, Indian River School
Barbara Mason has been the guidance counselor at the Indian River School in
Enfield, New Hampshire for seven years. During this time, she has worked
tirelessly to bring in special programs and opportunities for middle school
students. Examples of this include a bullying prevention program called
"Let your Light Shine,” and Community Days, a time to honor community
workers by inviting them to school for brunch with students. Dartmouth College
highly values Barbara for her sensitive, attentive, and enthusiastic
stewardship of the partnership between our Outdoor Leadership Experience
Program (OLE) and the Mascoma School District. Together, college mentors and
Indian River students participate in individual and team challenges, such as
rock climbing, skiing, hiking and overnight camping four days a week throughout
the academic year. Indian River students gain confidence, group skills, and
outdoor expertise. Both mentors and middle school students learn valuable
lessons about leadership. Those students who could be at risk have the
opportunity to bond with and develop a good rapport with college role models.
Barbara's work has made a real difference in the lives of Indian River and
Dartmouth students alike.
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