Rollins 2016-2017 Bonner Leaders Handbook

a four-year, campus-based community service opportunity, the rollins College Bonner Leaders Program provides scholarships to students who are passionate about working directly with

Bonner Leaders

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2016-2017 Handbook

Introduction 3

Table

of Contents

Welcome, Bonner Leaders!

after careful consideration and an

intensive, competitive process, we

are so excited to welcome you to the

Class of 2020 Bonner Leaders Cohort

at rollins College a four-year,

campus-based community service

opportunity, the rollins College

Bonner Leaders Program provides

scholarships to students who are

passionate about working directly

with local non-profit organizations.

developed by the Bonner

Foundation, a national philanthropic

organization based in Princeton, New

Jersey, the Bonner Leaders Program

transforms not only the students who

are directly supported by the

program, but also the campus and

community in which they serve and

learn

designed for full-time undergraduate

students, the program empowers

participants to address some of the

greatest challenges of our time

through community-based learning

and service Bonner Leaders receive a

scholarship to help defray the cost of

tuition and to encourage their

continued efforts to positively impact

an impactful and rewarding experience.

at the core of the Bonner Leaders Program is the belief that colleges play a vital

societal role in nurturing and mobilizing thoughtful, caring and diverse leaders dedicated

to community engagement.

2016 First Year

retreat schedule

Welcome, Bonner Leaders! This retreat is an introduction to the Bonner Leaders Program, will allow you to get to know your fellow Bonners and give you information that will help you be successful in meeting your

goals attendance is required at all scheduled sessions

saTurdaY, auGusT 13

3 - 5 PM Bonner Team Welcome and Team Builders Bush smart Classroom

5 - 6 PM Parent and student Q&a Panel Galloway

6:15 - 7:30 PM Bonner Leaders and Parent dinner (rollins

7:30 - 10 PM Bonner Team Builders/Meet Your Family,

Cohort representatives and Congress representatives

Bush smart Classroom

sundaY, auGusT 14

8:30 - 9:30 aM Breakfast with VPsa Bush smart Classroom9:30 aM - 11:15 aM Clean the World service Project Bush smart Classroom11:15 aM - 12 PM Service Project Reflection Bush smart Classroom

1:30-3 PM International Programs Workshop Faculty Club

4 - 5 PM Voter registration Workshop Bush smart Classroom

5 - 6 PM Winter Park Boat Tour rollins dock

6 - 8:30 PM dinner Bush smart Classroom8:45 - 10 PM What not to Wear Bush smart Classroom

MondaY, auGusT 15

8 - 9 aM Breakfast with the President and aVPsas Boathouse

9 - 9:30 aM drive to Mustard seed JuMP Bus

9:30 aM - 1 PM service Project with Mustard seed Mustard seed

1 - 1:30 PM return from Mustard seed JuMP Bus

4 - 8 PM rock Climbing at aguille aguille

8 - 10 PM Dinner and Rock Climbing Reflection Hub

TuesdaY, auGusT 16

8:30 - 9:30 aM Breakfast with CLCe Faculty Club

9:45 - 10:45 aM Changemaking and social Change Wheel Faculty Club

11 aM - 12:30 PM Lunch with Community Partners dave’s Boathouse

12:30 - 2 PM Community Partner speed dating dave’s Boathouse

2:30 - 3:30 PM Wellness Workshop Wellness Center

3:30 - 4:30 PM optional Campus Tour

7:30 - 8:30 PM Bonner Family Reflection Faculty Club

GraCe soTo

Bonner Leader Interngsoto@rollins.edu(954) 254-7596

sasHa GaLLoWaY

Bonner Leader Internsgalloway@rollins.edu(978) 764-9447

sHarIFa Ford

Bonner Program Coordinatorsford@rollins.edu

(407) 691-1266

The Bonner Leadership

Team will be your main

contacts They can

answer questions, check

hours, maintain

relationships with

community partners and

assist you in seeking

service opportunities.

JaCKIe WrIGHT

Bonner Leader Internjwright@rollins.edu(443) 597-9321

Bonner

Leaders

CLass oF 2020

Lizanne Arias larias@rollins.edu

Nicole Broeffle-Vietze nbroefflevietze@rollins.edu (203) 260-7023

Kevin Chadaideh kschadaideh@rollins.edu (407) 617-8468

sebastian Hedge shedge@rollins.edu (321) 257-8667

anastacia Jackson amjackson1@rollins.edu (407) 486-1734

Kalese Justice kjustice@rollins.edu (407) 668-7917

nam nguyen nnguyen@rollins.edu (781) 219-8714

James Payne jpayne@rollins.edu (321) 278-0720

Morgan snoap msnoap@rollins.edu (407) 353-6211

Sunnaz “Sunny”

Toreihi storeihi@rollins.edu (321) 287-0909

ryan Tillotson rtillotson@rollins.edu (412) 952-5926

sara Willenkin swillenkin@rollins.edu

dean Wynn swynn@rollins.edu (239) 908-1388

CLass oF 2019

andrew Burns aburns@rollins.edu (207) 590-4060

Marissa Cobuzo mcobuzio@rollins.edu (973) 330-6188

Meredith ewan mewen@rollins.edu (407) 712-4297

Justin Fisher jrfisher@rollins.edu (631) 560-6905

Mark Gagnon mgagnon@rollins.edu (407) 865-3477

Taylor Gross tgross@rollins.edu (954) 703-0929

Cody Gubin cgubin@rollins.edu (901) 233-8981

Jasmine Jackson jrjackson@rollins.edu (407) 738-2815

Kate Knight kmknight@rollins.edu (949) 280-6017

skylar Knight sknight@rollins.edu (863) 832-0717

rachel Wasserman rwasserman@rollins.edu (706) 974-5348

CLass oF 2018

sasha Galloway sgalloway@rollins.edu (978) 764-9447Malakai Green mdgreen@rollins.edu (407) 620-6018alexa Hardrick ahardrick@rollins.edu (386) 848-9370stephanie Jones jones-shjones@rollins.edu (904) 501-4645Phil McKegg pmckegg@rollins.edu (321) 394-1139Julia reed jareed@rollins.edu (407) 580-2236sam sadeh ssadeh@rollins.edu (407) 733-6313Julia simas-Magalhaes jmagalhaes@rollins.edu (407) 712-3301Mariam Tabrez mtabrez@rollins.edu (407) 680-4308Lexi Tomkunas atomkunas@rollins.edu (860) 604-3982

CLass oF 2017

robbie Backhaus rbackhaus@rollins.edu (203) 676-5027abby Goecker agoecker@rollins.edu (941) 330-7361Grace soto gsoto@rollins.edu (954) 254-7596Brandon Welch bzwelch@rollins.edu (571) 438-3544Jackie Wright jwright@rollins.edu (443) 597-9321Bonner

Leaders

Bonner

expectations

The goal of the Bonner Leaders Program is to help students make a clear and definitive impact in their local community Rollins College has many strong community partnerships with which we work directly through

different initiatives and service projects While your conduct reflects upon the Bonner Leaders Program, it also ultimately reflects upon the college and should be congruent with Rollins’ mission of global citizenship and responsible leadership.

Bonner LeadersHIP TeaM eXPeCTaTIons

• Offer support and guidance for all Bonner Leaders, answer program questions and beyond

• act as a liaison between Bonner Leaders and community partners when concerns and questions arise

• Hold each Bonner Leader accountable for what is included in the scholarship

expectations

Bonner Leaders eXPeCTaTIons

• engage in dialogue and activities during class meetings and retreats

• demonstrate respect for the opinions and cultures of others

• Ask questions when they need help and meet with Bonner staff in a timely manner about any issues or concerns

• support and encourage Bonner peers

• Fulfill expectations asked of you and show initiative

• Meet deadlines for documentation such as Community Learning agreements and hour logs

• display professionalism in attitude and dress while interacting with community

partners; arrive on time and keep a consistent schedule

• attend and participate in Bonner events, initiatives and programs

• Attend regularly scheduled one-on-ones with Bonner Leadership Team Staff members

CoMMunITY ParTner eXPeCTaTIons

• set clear guidelines for projects and responsibilities

• Communicate expectations and be available for questions

• Provide a safe and comfortable working environment

Bonner

service

CoMMunITY ParTner CoMMITTMenT

In order to develop from exploration to expertise, you must make a prolonged

commitment to one Bonner community partner for the next 3 to 4 years You are required

to spend at least 6 to 8 hours each week with your community partner With the help of your community partner, you will create a consistent schedule that will stay the same from one week to the next; with the exception of holidays or special circumstances If you encounter a conflict, give your supervisor plenty of notice

TraInInG & enrICHMenT

In addition to the weekly service committment with your community partner and other service experiences, you will participate in training and enrichment programs These

supplement your knowledge and skills, and include an academic course based on

leadership and service models

TraCKInG serVICe

You are expected to be able to effectively navigate BWBRS (Bonner Web Based

Reporting System) to keep track of all your program requirements, accomplishments and logistical information More information on the BWBrs system can be found on the next few pages

eXTraCurrICuLar InVoLVeMenT

Jobs on campus, such as being a resident assistant or a Peer Mentor, cannot count

toward your Bonner requirements However, Bonner Leaders are encouraged to explore other involvement opportunities, as this truly enriches the undergraduate experience!

dIreCT

ConsIsTenT

LIFe-CHanGInG.

Year Four | eXPerTIse

academic researchCareer Planning and Vocation

evaluationnetworkingPublic speakingskills for Lifelong Involvement

Year THree | eXPerIenCe

Critical Thinkingdiversity Group dynamicsGroup CommunicationProject PlanningIntro to social Issues & Civics

Year TWo | eXaMPLe

Leading Inquiry & ReflectionPersonal and Civic ValuesProject CoordinationFundraising & Grant Writing

advocacy skillsacademic Connection

Year one | eXPLoraTIon

Community KnowledgePersonal explorationsetting GoalsTime Managementactive ListeningTeamworkstudent

development & Training

• Delegation and facilitation

• Fundraising and grant writing

• Planning and running a meeting

• Volunteer management and team leadership

Learning OutcOmes

• Politics and public policy

• Decision making

• evaluation and research

• marketing and public relations

• networking and public speaking

• Public education and advocacy

acaDemic cOnnectiOns

Bonners take a one credit course

entitled “int 101: Foundations of

engagement and Leadership

Development”

acaDemic cOnnectiOns

Bonners select one regular placement with a community agency.

communication, program development and event planning for the Bonner Leaders Program.

cOrnerstOne

service trip: Bonners are also

required to attend a week-long

service work trip in the spring

semester.

cOrnerstOne

sophomore exchange: rolllins Bonners are encouraged to exchange ideas with Bonners at other schools by visiting the other students or hosting their visit to rollins

cOrnerstOne

Junior Leadership Project: Bonners will engage in a new leadership initiative or role to create positive change.

cOrnerstOne

senior capstone Presentation: Reflection is the final, and arguably most important, step in any

service activity Bonners will reflect on their past four years in the Bonnner Leaders Program and will express their story in a speech.

• Delegation and facilitation

• Fundraising and grant writing

• Planning and running a meeting

• Volunteer management and team leadership

Learning OutcOmes

• Politics and public policy

• Decision making

• evaluation and research

• marketing and public relations

• networking and public speaking

• Public education and advocacy

acaDemic cOnnectiOns

Bonners take a one credit course

entitled “int 101: Foundations of

engagement and Leadership

communication, program development and event planning for the Bonner Leaders Program.

cOrnerstOne

service trip: Bonners are also

required to attend a week-long

service work trip in the spring

cOrnerstOne

senior capstone Presentation:

Reflection is the final, and arguably most important, step in any

service activity Bonners will reflect on their past four years in the Bonnner Leaders Program and will express their story in a speech.

Year Four Year THree

Core Competencies

InTernaTIonaL PersPeCTIVe

develop international understanding that

enables Bonners to participate successfully in a global society.

dIVersITY

Respect the many different dimensions of

diversity in our public lives.

CoMMunITY BuILdInG

establish and sustain a vibrant community

of place, personal relationships and

common interests.

CIVIC enGaGeMenT

Participate intentionally as a citizen in the democratic process, actively engaging in public policy and direct service.

soCIaL JusTICe

advocate for fairness, impartiality and

equality while addressing systemic social

and environmental issues.

sPIrITuaL eXPLoraTIon

explore personal beliefs while respecting

the spiritual practices of others.

The purpose of this constitution is to define the benefits and expectations of the

individuals enrolled in the rollins College Bonner Leaders Program all Bonner Leaders will

be held accountable for adhering to the guidelines set forth in this constitution and the guidelines provided by the Bonner Foundation

MIssIon

The rollins College Bonner Leaders Program seeks to instill a life-long commitment to service in students while enabling them to become advocates for social change rooted in Rollins’ academic mission of educating students for global citizenship and responsible leadership, the Bonner program endeavors to challenge students to go outside the

campus’s borders and immerse themselves in diverse, social advocacy experiences

Through direct community engagement, leadership development, and multicultural

education, the Bonner Leaders Program aspires to develop students into active citizens The program hopes to connect students’ deepest passions with the world’s greatest needs

at the core of the Bonner Leaders Program is the belief that colleges play a vital societal role in nurturing and mobilizing thoughtful, caring, and diverse leaders dedicated to

community engagement Bonner Leaders view their service as an integral part of their education and instrumental in the development of leadership and personal growth The Bonner Program plays a critical role in the campus-wide service ethic and seeks to

promote active citizenry and community engagement within the Rollins community

through direct service and campus education The strategic partnerships between our Bonner Leaders and their community partners strives to utilize existing programs and implement new initiatives to address the big challenges and questions facing our global communities in the 21st Century

arTICLe I: PurPose oF THe Bonner sCHoLarsHIP

The Corella and Bertram F Bonner Foundation works with participating colleges to enable students to financially complete a four year undergraduate degree while gaining

experiences and knowledge through service-based learning in the local and global

communities The Bonner Leaders Program is designed to provide academic support, financial assistance, and enrichment activities to its students Each Bonner Leader receives

a scholarship of $3,000.00 annually (dispersed throughout each semester in $1,500.00 increments) to help defray the cost of tuition and to encourage their continued efforts to make a positive impact each Bonner Leader serves as an ambassador of the rollins

College Bonner Leaders Program, rollins College, and the Bonner Foundation each

Bonner Leader, therefore, is expected to reflect exemplary work ethic, behavior, and

attitude

Bonner Leaders

Constitution

arTICLe II: CoMMunITY serVICe reQuIreMenT

For the purposes of the Bonner Leaders Program, “community service” is defined as service provided to individuals or communities to meet social, educational, or

environmental needs This service may be provided directly or indirectly through a

student-initiated project or a project sponsored by a non-profit or government agency The Bonner Leaders Program provides students with the unique opportunity to put their education into action through service-learning and research with community

organizations

Ineligible Activities

The following activities will not count towards meeting a Bonner Leader’s service

requirement either during the academic school year or throughout the summer months:

• Service on behalf of a private, for-profit company or organization;

• Service on behalf of a political organization or campaign;

• Activity whose primary focus is to support worship, as well as, proselytizing activities within a church or para-church organizations These activities include but are not limited to service that focuses on religious instruction, indoctrination, or conversion

School Year Service

Bonner Leaders are required to perform an average of six to eight hours of community service and an hour and a half of training and enrichment activities on a weekly basis during the academic school year for a total of 300 hours six of the eight to ten hours of direct service must be done with their community partner sites The remaining hours must

be spent completing requirements set forth by the Bonner Leadership Team

The following specifications must also be kept in mind:

• Bonner Leaders are not permitted to “bank” hours during any semester of service that will then be applied to meet the service expectation in future semesters

• No less than half of a Bonner student’s service hours must be spent in “direct,

hands-on” community service activities such as tutoring, visiting the elderly,

environmental clean-up, building a home, or renovating a playground

• No more than half of a Bonner Leader’s service hours may be spent in “indirect”

community service activities such as administrative tasks related to the Bonner

Leaders Program or action research on behalf of a community group

• no more than 50 hours from a school year service trip (such as a weekend Immersion

or an Alternative Break Trip) may count towards the semester hours

• approval of all sites must be given by the director or Coordinator of the Bonner

Leaders Program prior to beginning to serve their hours; a community learning

agreement must be completed and signed

arTICLe III: TraInInG and

enrICHMenT

Participation in the following activities is

required of all Bonner scholars:

• every Bonner Leader is required to

participate at least once in a new Bonner

orientation program, as well as yearly in a

fall and spring retreats

• Bonner Leaders are required to attend

all weekly training and enrichment

work-The Bonner Leaders Program

is rooted in relationships, both peer-to-peer and out in the community Bonner is not just about completing hours Your commitment to the program should reflect that.

shops, additional assigned experiences, as well as semester retreats.

• First Year Bonner Leaders must commit to participating in the spring’s Bonner Leaders Immersion

arTICLe IV: rePorTInG resPonsIBILITIes

Every Bonner Leader must utilize bwbrs.org to prepare for, track, and reflect upon service experiences This process, repeated every semester that a student remains in Bonner, involves the submission of:

• A Community Learning Agreement (CLA) for a student’s primary service

commitment(s), which should be in place no later than four weeks into each semester

• Monthly hour logs, signed by all supervisors, due on or before the fifth of each month Please note that although hour logs are only turned in once per month, logging must occur on a weekly basis

• one or two service accomplishments at the conclusion of the semester

arTICLe V: Bonner sCHoLarsHIP and FInanCIaL aId PaCKaGe

The Bonner Scholarship is a four-year scholarship that provides financial support to

students for a total of eight semesters replacement Bonners are evaluated on a case basis at the end of the fall and spring semester

case-by-Off-Campus Programs

Bonner Leaders participating in off-campus programs (study abroad, etc.) are still eligible for Bonner assistance as long as they continue to meet the service expectation of 10 hours per week during the school year Hours may also be completed during the winter or

summer break prior to or immediately following the off-campus experience

Summer of Service

all Bonner Leaders are required to take part in one summer of service In order to fund this experience, or others, Bonner Leaders may apply for financial assistance of varying amounts to conduct internships and service experiences over the summer vacation

arTICLe VI: deFICIenCY

Because the Bonner Leaders Program is multi-faceted, there are three different ways that one can be considered deficient

Grade Point Average

students must maintain a cumulative GPa of 2.5

• If a first year student does not earn a 2.5 GPA in his or her first semester, the student is placed on Bonner academic probation If the student is able to earn a 2.5 for the following semester, the student may remain in the Bonner Program, but will remain on Bonner academic probation until his or her cumulative GPa reaches 2.5

• If any other Bonner student fails to earn a 2.5 for the semester, that student will be placed on Bonner academic warning as long as the cumulative GPa remains at 2.5 or above If the cumulative GPa falls below 2.5, the student will be put on Bonner

falls below 2.5 after two consecutive semesters of failing to earn a 2.5 for the term.

School Year Service

any Bonner Leader who has completed fewer than 125 documented hours for any one semester will be considered deficient for that semester Deficiency will be handled on a case-by-case basis but will follow the procedure outlined below:

• If a Bonner Leader has logged between 100 and 149 hours of service, the student can make up the hours during the winter or summer break immediately following the deficient semester Upon completion of these hours, the student will no longer be deficient and will promptly be removed from probation

• Bonner Leaders may receive this extension up to two times during their membership in the program

• If a Bonner Leader is deficient in excess of 50 hours for any two semesters during their participation in the Bonner Leaders Program, he or she will be dismissed from the program

Participation

Bonner Leaders must attend every scheduled training and enrichment activity, unless the student requests (and receives) an excused absence due to academic, athletic, personal emergency, or health-related reasons This excuse must be emailed to bonnerleaders@roll-ins.edu at least 24 hours prior to the missed event Upon the first unexcused absence from

a training and enrichment activity in one academic year, the Bonner Leader will receive

a written warning via e-mail from the Program Coordinator upon the second unexcused absence in one academic year, the Bonner Leader will receive a verbal warning from the Program Coordinator upon the third unexcused absence in one academic year, the

Bonner Leader will be immediately placed on probation and will need to meet one-on-one with the director of the Bonner Leaders Program within a week to discuss options that will serve to “make up” missed training hours Upon the fourth unexcused absence in one academic year, the Bonner Leader will be subject to expulsion from the program, pending

a hearing with the Bonner Leaders Team

arTICLe VII: dIsMIssaL FroM THe Bonner Leaders ProGraM

Bonner Leaders will be dismissed from the Bonner Leaders Program for the following reasons:

• Cheating on hours

• Violating College policies or participating in organizations or events inconsistent with the mission and goals of the institution

• Being deficient on documented service hours in excess of 50 hours for a combination

of any two semesters during participation in the program Leniency may be extended

to first semester

Bonner students who demonstrated good effort towards service during the

exploration process, but took longer to obtain a CLa commitment

• Having below a 2.5 cumulative grade point average for two consecutive semesters or earning a semester GPa lower than 2.5 while on academic probation

arTICLe VIII: aPPeaLs

Any deficient semester or pending dismissal from the Bonner Leaders Program may be appealed to the director of the Bonner Leaders Program The appeal process is as follows:

• The Bonner student will submit, in writing, to the director a letter explaining the

reason(s) for the deficiency