Service for Access Initiative

2010–2011 Campus and Community Action Grants
In the 2010-2011 academic year, Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) awarded four reimbursement grants of up to $20,000 for campuses interested in working on an integrated approach to college student service, and access to higher education. Grants have been awarded to MCC member faculty and/or staff to support or pilot partnerships between higher education institutions and established or newly forming community-based college access networks and K-12 schools, in and around Michigan Promise Zones.

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Campus and Community Action Grantees!

Alma College
Lake Superior State University
Northern Michigan University

2010–2011 Campus Program Demonstration Grants
In the 2010-2011 calendar year, Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) awarded seven reimbursement grants of $10,000 to $20,000 for campuses working on an integrated approach to college student service, and access to higher education. Grants were awarded to MCC member faculty and/or staff to support partnership work between college student service or engagement offices, and campus departments supporting access to higher education.

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Campus Program Demonstration Grantees!

Calvin College
Central Michigan University
Lake Superior State University
Madonna University
University of Michigan—Ann Arbor
Western Michigan University
Wayne State University

 

For More Information:
Contact Michelle Snitgen, Michigan Campus Compact, 517.492.2439 or msnitgen@micampuscompact.org

Funding:
Funding is contingent on the Department of Education College Cost Reduction and Access Act. Michigan Campus Compact is affiliated with Michigan Nonprofit Association and Campus Compact, and is supported by the ConnectMichigan Alliance Endowment. Michigan Nonprofit Association will serve as the fiduciary agent in Michigan for the grant.

Acknowledgement:
A special thanks to Massachusetts Campus Compact for guiding our initiative with their work and publications:  A Guide to College Access and the College Positive Volunteer, and Emerging Themes in the Fields of College Access and Civic Engagement: College Access Fellows Mapping Report. http://ase.tufts.edu/macc

Resources:
GEAR UP/College Day (GU/CD) Program Contact Information
College Access Mapping: Activity Guide
Examples of Potential Service For Access Projects
Michigan Promise Zones