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Drake University, IA&MN Campus Compact VISTA
 
 
 
Drake University seeks to redress historic injustices and uphold equity and inclusion as one of the highest values. The development of the CORE scholars pipeline directly aligns with this mission and seeks to further higher education opportunities for historically marginalized groups. This project will develop the C.O.R.E. Scholars program to prepare students of color for college. These students will meet at Drake once a month to prepare themselves for college, through exploring the application process, working on writing skills, and fine-tuning their academic success skills for the undergraduate level. This project is part of the Community Corps VISTA Program, operated by Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact. The program strives to eliminate poverty through campus-community partnerships by placing full-time capacity building support in nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions. There are three focus areas, this project being in the Education Corps, which supports sites in long-term approaches to issues related to K-12 educational success and college access including literacy programs. ***Please also send cover letter and resume to supervisor. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Preference given to candidates who apply early.***
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA Will: 1) Identify students of color to participate in the program in order to help them successfully transition to college. 2) Develop relationships between Central Iowa high schools and Drake to create a sustainable program. 3) Identify topics for the basis of programming and identifying subject matter experts to lead those sessions. 4) Develop a strategic plan for the development of the program. 5) Assist students who are vulnerable to prepare for, and enroll in college.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Meal PlanORHousing Support; $1500 in PD ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Writing/Editing ,  Youth Development ,  Team Work ,  General Skills ,  Education ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Drake University, IA&MN Campus Compact VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/20/2020  -   07/19/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations IOWA  
Accepting Applications
From  03/30/2020  To  06/22/2020 
Contact Erin Lain
2507 University Ave
Des Moines   IA   50311
515-271-2040
erin.lain@drake.edu
drake.edu/diversity
Listing ID 95468

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