KyCC 2023 Newman Civic Fellowship Press Release
Campus Compact Announces 2023 Newman Civic Fellows 154 students honored for their commitment to solving public problems May 10, 2023 – Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named 154 student civic leaders from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico to the 2023 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…
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…
College Access and Financial Literacy Press Release
90 Campbell Drive, Campbell Hall | Highland Heights, KY 41099 859-572-7634 | www.kycompact.org Date As Needed For Immediate Release Contact: Tori Vogelgesang | (859) 468-8362 Kentucky College Coaches Teaching Financial Literacy Merging college access and financial literacy for Kentucky’s next generation of citizens Highland Heights, KY. – TBD 2021 – Kentucky Campus Compact is excited to announce a new partnership between the Kentucky College Coaches program and the Northern Kentucky University Center for Economic Education. This collaboration strengthens Kentucky Campus Compact’s commitment to promoting college access, college success, and community impact across the Commonwealth Kentucky College Coaches are AmeriCorps members…
Message from the Executive Director on Inclusivity (May 2021)
Building a Movement of Belonging and Respect As we come to the end of this academic year, it is more important than ever for us to unite as a teaching and learning community that is focused on strengthening our democracy through the academic and co-curricular experiences we provide for and with our students. This is a time to reflect, share, learn, and support one another in building the movement of belonging and respect that is critical to developing a society where everyone is valued and can live in safety. Two cultural heritages are being celebrated this month which presents us…
KCC Coach Spotlight: Abbygail Schroader
Meet Abbygail Schroader Abbygail Schroader is a first-year AmeriCorps Kentucky College Coach. She also serves at Ohio County High School in Hartford, KY, working part-time for the Migrant Education Program. Ohio County is a rural area that has a large Hispanic community. For Schroader, the biggest takeaway from this year has been seeing college become a reality for so many students who did not think it would be possible for them. She has been the person who takes the time to make sure they reach their goal of going to college or technical school, whether it is a student who…
KCC Coach Spotlight: Nellesha Murray
Nellesha Murray KY College Coach Anderson County High School Nellesha Murray – soon to be Nellesha Logan (6/12/21) – is serving as a Kentucky College Coach (KCC) in Lawrenceburg, KY at Anderson County High School (ACHS). First, she wanted to brag on the school’s Lady Bearcat basketball team for making it to the final for the KHSAA Girls Basketball Tournament this year. “We, at ACHS, are SO proud of you guys for your dedication and determination to the sport,” Murray said. ACHS is an average-sized school – very similar to the high school that she attended – so she felt…
KyCC Faculty Spotlight: Heather Logsdon
Hands-on, project-based activities increase understanding, knowledge, creative thinking, and mental well-being that are essential to living a good life. Heather Logsdon, MFA Associate Art Professor Kentucky Wesleyan College Heather Logsdon reflected on her recent experiences leading a service-learning project entitled: The Monet Project: Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle (Revitalization of the Ralph for Visual Aesthetics on Campus and in the Community). Learn more about the project, including background information and student photos. When asked about what service-learning means to her, Logsdon discussed her role as a professor, providing an opportunity for her students to develop civic engagement by working with the community on a common goal…
KyCC Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Rachel Carr, Assistant Professor, Lindsey Wilson College
“Service-learning helps students see the value in the skills we learn and the issues we study.” Rachel Carr, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of English Program Coordinator of Women’s and Gender Studies Lindsey Wilson College For Dr. Rachel Carr, service-learning means helping her students connect their work in the classroom to the world outside it. “Service-learning helps students see the value in the skills we learn and the issues we study,” Dr. Carr shared. “It also helps them see how they belong to and are impacted by several communities, even ones they never felt connected with before.” The incorporation of service-learning into…
VISTA Spotlight: Annabelle Leskinen
“Each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world.” – Fred Rogers Annabelle Leskinen Colonel’s Cupboard Education Specialist Annabelle Leskinen has always had a passion for serving communities. Even as a kid, she dedicated her time to volunteering with multiple organizations, including National Awareness of Mental Illness, Lupus Foundation, American Youth Soccer Organization, and much more. She studied Nutrition with a concentration in Food Management and a minor in Public Health while attending the University of Southern Indiana. Leskinen strives to collaborate with organizations that promote strength and wellness within communities. Her KyCC VISTA host site is…