Dr. Greg DeBlasio – Northern Kentucky University
“If you do not look at the entire community as a whole you will find yourself in very limiting experiences.” Dr. Greg DeBlasio If nothing else, this paraphrasing about the teachings of sociologist Amitai Etzioni neatly sums up my discussion with Northern Kentucky University professor, Dr. Greg DeBlasio. During his time at NKU Dr. DeBlasio has held many titles including Program Director for Public Relations and working with curriculum development. Currently he teaches Public Relations classes to undergraduate students. Dr. DeBlasio says that instead of the term Civic Engagement, he prefers the term Community Involvement, with community being not only…
VISTA Spotlight: Madelynne Banderman
Madelynne is the Colonel’s Cupboard Education Specialist VISTA at Eastern Kentucky University. Her service site is located in Richmond, Kentucky. Madelynne has been serving there for a year and has just started her second year as a VISTA at Colonel’s Cupboard. To learn more about Madelynne’s experience as a VISTA, read more below! What has been your favorite part about serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA? My favorite part of serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA is being able to impact my local community. Serving others and working to build others up, mentally, physically, and beyond, were skills that I focused on…
Alternative Service Break Applications Now Open!
We are excited to announce that the 2022-2023 applications for Alternative Service Break grant funding is now open! Kentucky Campus Compact (KyCC) invites all KyCC network members to apply for Alternative Service Break funding. Funding is available to the following institutions: Ashland Community & Technical College Bellarmine University Berea College Centre College Kentucky State University Kentucky Wesleyan College Lindsey Wilson College Madisonville Community College Midway University Morehead State University Northern Kentucky University Somerset Community College Spalding University University of Kentucky Alternative Service Breaks include overnight service trips or weekend/evening/day service experiences. KyCC has additional funding to help support disaster relief…
KCC Spotlight: Random Harrison
Meet Random Harrison Random Harrison is a Kentucky College Coach serving at Elizabethtown High School in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He has served at two sites during his four years of service with this KyCC AmeriCorps program. Read below for a look into Random’s experience as a KCC at his current site! What has been your favorite part about serving as a Kentucky College Coach? Hands down I would have to say that my favorite part was working with the students. Being able to help guide them through an admittedly difficult process and prepare them for the next steps have been hugely…
VISTA Spotlight: Lizzie Gillum
Meet Lizzie Gillum Lizzie Gillum is the Community Engagement Coordinator for SOAR, also known as Shaping Our Appalachian Region. SOAR is located in Pikeville, Kentucky. Lizzie has been serving there for the past year, and in May 2022 she will become a VISTA leader for Kentucky Campus Compact. Read below for a look into Lizzie’s experience with the VISTA program so far! What has been your favorite part about serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA? My favorite part of serving as a VISTA has been working within the region where I grew up and helping to make it a better place…
KyCC Newman Civic Fellowship Press Release
Campus Compact Announces 2022 Newman Civic Fellows 173 students honored for their commitment to solving public problems April 6, 2022 – Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named 173 student civic leaders from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico to the 2022 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes students who stand out for their commitment to creating positive change in communities locally and around the world. Fellows are nominated by Campus Compact member presidents and chancellors, who are invited to select one outstanding…
KCC Spotlight: Marsha Nodeen
Meet Marsha Nodeen Marsha Nodeen is an Instructional Designer at one of KyCC’s partner campuses, West Kentucky Community and Technical College. She works in the Online Learning Department and absolutely loves what she does. Read below for a look into Marsha’s experience as a Kentucky College Coach! What is something you love about the campus you’re positioned at? The people at WKCTC are so friendly! I love going to work! Why did you choose this campus? Actually, the position chose me! KCTCS is all changing from the “old” version of Blackboard (Learn) to the new version (Ultra) completely as of…
KCC Spotlight: Rachel Evitts
Meet Rachel Evitts Rachel Evitts is a coach with our Kentucky College Coaches program at KyCC. She is able to serve her students in Muhlenberg County through this AmeriCorps program. The site Rachel serves at is called Muhlenberg Achieves, which is a site striving to increase educational attainment for Muhlenberg students from kindergarten through adulthood. Rachel has been helping students achieve success in school and have access to post-secondary school in the future. Read below for a look into her service experience! What has been your favorite part about serving through KyCC AmeriCorps this past year? My favorite part about…
