Panelists will share about their unique and innovative partnerships with local universities. Lisa Pierce, Executive Director of
Alabama Rural Ministry, will share about their partnership with Auburn University ("No More Shacks" fundraiser, etc.). Gemma Staunton, Home Repair Project Assistant at
Bethlehem Farm, will speak about their 10-year partnership with Creighton University and their emerging relationship with University of Dayton's engineering service-learning program (ETHOS). Melisa Miller, Executive Vice President at
Appalachia Service Project, will share about their College Programs (chapters on campuses), Race to Build at the Bristol Motor Speedway, etc. She will also moderate the session.
POST-CONFERENCE UPDATE:
Video recording of Becca talking with Bill Neukomm, Executive Director of
COVER Home Repair in Vermont, about their 9-year partnership with Dartmouth's experiential learning process to engage first-year students in understanding how social capital can be built in rural areas. Students produce newsletter stories, videos, and blog posts about the home repair nonprofit to assist with their marketing. COVER is the Best Practices Award Winner for Storytelling.
