Colorado Campus Compact

Getting involved is easy! Just think of what interests you and swing by the Student Life Center and talk with any of the staff. There is a club or organization for everyone!

Adams State College’s AmeriCorps program would like to recognize Andrea Livingston for her service to Alamosa and Adams State College’s community. Andrea is a senior at Adams State College from Albuquerque, New Mexico and will be graduating with bachelor’s degree in Psychology this May. During the past three and a half years Andrea has been involved with several organizations including: Circle K, Psychology Club, Psi Chi, New Student Orientation, First-Year Interest Group Mentor, Senate, and Grizzly Activity Board. Andrea has made an impact on Adams State’s campus through her participation in these organizations and is strong role model.

Andrea is not only a participant, but a leader. Andrea assisted in the re-establishment of Circle K, a community service organization, on Adams State’s campus. Circle K is an international organization based on community service, leadership, and fellowship. Andrea has played a crucial role in creating a community feel within the Adams State group through her inclusive personality. Through Circle K she has inspired others to value community service while recognizing our community’s needs. With Circle K, Andrea has been involved with several service projects with La Puente, the Community Gardens, the Forrest Service, and other non-profit organizations.

With her role in First-Year Interest Group (FIG) and New Student Orientation (NSO) Andrea is able to support incoming students on Adams State’s campus. Andrea is able to acquaint students with various campus resources as well as share her grizzly pride. As a FIG mentor, Andrea creates a comfortable environment by finding ways to relate to first year students and build relationships with other students. Andrea’s outgoing, bubbly, and inclusive personality creates a positive and comfortable environment for new students.
Andrea is currently interning with the San Luis Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center. Through her internship Andrea is able to pursue her interest in psychology while serving the Alamosa community. Andrea’s passion for pursuing a career in psychology is evident in her activity with the psychology sector of Supplemental Instruction (SI) through Student Support Services. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic assistance program that involves peer-assisted study sessions.

With SI Andrea is able to build relationships with other students while assisting with their academic success. Andrea’s dedication to the Alamosa and Adams State College’s community is evident through her actions.
Andrea has done a lot of great work for the Alamosa and Adams State community by getting involved on campus as a first year student. Of Adams State College’s twenty- two clubs and organizations, Andrea chose several that fit her interest in building community, psychology, and mentoring.

Getting involved is easy! Just think of what interests you and swing by the Student Life Center and talk with any of the staff. There is a club or organization for everyone!

Our 2nd place winner of the 2013 Service in Action Photo competition shares the story behind her picture:

Working at the Global Refugee Center has truly opened my eyes to the impact of bridging gaps in our community and creating an understanding between the diverse cultures in Greeley. This photo was taken at ‘A Walk in Their Shoes’ which is a refugee simulation game that helps college students at UNCO understand the conflicts that refugees must face. This photo was taken of my Congolese friends Jackie and Agnes who helped cook food for the event and myself. This event produced extensive interest on campus in collaborating with the refugee population for class projects. Educating our community about different cultures and the life of a refugee in the US is important in order for the refugees to receive adequate assistance and have a better time assimilating into the community.

-Caitlin Miller, University of Northern Colorado

The Colorado Campus Compact recently awarded a $750 Scholarship of Engagement mini-grant to CSU-Pueblo, to support a graduate research project titled, “The Influence of High Molecular Weight Polymers in Biosolids on the Presence and Fate of Anthropogenic Organic Compounds and Nutrients.” CSU-Pueblo’s College of Science and Mathematics matched $250 to support this community-based research project. Matthew Dunbar, a Master’s of Science candidate in Chemistry at CSU-Pueblo, will spearhead the project under the direction of Dr. Chad Kinney, Associate Professor of Chemistry.
Throughout the country, treated sewage sludge (otherwise known as biosolids) is reused as a source of nutrients to support sustainable agricultural practices. Before application on agricultural lands, biosolids are usually treated with synthetic polymers to promote dewatering and separation of solids and liquids during wastewater treatment, which reduces the transportation weight of the biosolids. However, “high molecular weight” (HMW) polymers are often used without consideration for their impact on plant nutrient availability or the possible effects on the presence and fate of organic contaminants in biosolids. Thus, this research will examine the effects of synthetic polymers on the dewatering and treatment process of biosolids.
In partnership with the City of Pueblo Wastewater Department, this community-based project has the potential to contribute to the current state of knowledge, as well as management practices associated with nutrient availability in the agricultural reuse of biosolids.

By Philip Haberman, Metro State College of Denver

"This photo was taken during the Metropolitan State College of Denver's Alternative Spring Break where 10 students gave four days of their break to work towards transitioning refugees into empowered community members. "

"As a Hispanic serving institution with a mission to prepare future teachers to work in low income, highly diverse schools, partnering with UCAN Serve has provided the needed support to meet our departmental goals. UCAN Serve has provided opportunities for student teachers to engage in direct service with hundreds of K-12 students whose low socio-economic background has identified them as being at-risk for low achievement. Without this support, many student teachers’ own financial needs would have required them to seek additional employment, decreasing the time and effort they could commit to K-12 students and to their own growth as teachers."
Barb Ramirez,
Administrative Assistant,
Teacher Education Program,
Colorado State University, Pueblo

"Colorado Campus Compact helps Regis students understand what it means to take responsibility for the common good; they help persuade students to live for more than their own advancement."

Michael J. Sheeran, S.J.
President
Regis University

A senior at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU), Meghan McFarland is committed to youth empowerment and public service.   As part of her AmeriCorps term of service through Compact Service Corps, Meghan participates in CU’s Public Achievement program at Centaurus High School in Lafayette.  She is responsible for not only mentoring students as they address the topic of gun violence, but also fostering civic engagement and a heightened interest in post-secondary opportunities. Meghan will maintain her commitment to quality K-12 education as a Teach For America corps member upon her graduation in May 2013.

"If we are not involved in the real lives of peoples, then we are just doing half the job. Having a VISTA Volunteer here at Regis University really allowed us to upgrade these programs in a major way and get students involved directly with people that are marginalized."

Pete Rogers,
AmeriCorps VISTA Supervisor,
Director of University Ministry,
Regis University

"Access Colorado has provided us the opportunity and resources to develop and implement a fully integrated academically based Public Achievement outreach program working with low-income primarily Latino high school and middle school students, most of whom are I have a Dream Foundation students (Dreamers). CU students are recruited and enrolled in a service learning course ‘Renewing Democracy in Education” and serve as coaches and mentors teaching youth how to become civically engaged and that they have a voice in their communities. The impacts are phenomenal for the students, coaches, schools and communities. We have all learned SI SE Puede!"
-Peter Simons, Director, University of Colorado at Boulder Institute for Ethical and Civic Engagement.
(Photo: University of Colorado)