Campus Compact2007 Membership Survey

Oklahoma and the NationDisparities / Similarities

Context

• Significant Disparities / Similarities with other Campus Compact states

• Fully Representative - 31 of 33 Oklahoma institutions responded (Thank You!)

Disparity in Institutional Characteristics

• OK more heavily Public Two-Years• Other states more heavily Private

Four-Years• OK more heavily Community

College• Other states more:

– Liberal Arts focused– Religious affiliated– Research/Comprehensive

Service-Learning Representation

• Average Number of Courses – OK 19%; Other

states 36%

• Average Number Faculty Teaching– OK 16%; Other

states 37%

Courses Faculty

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

OK

OtherStates

Institutional President’s Involvement

• Participates in Campus Events:– OK 77%; Other states 94%

• Solicits Foundation or Other Support:– OK 29%; Other states 44%

• Speaks/Writes on Service/Civic Engagement (e.g. op-eds, campus publications, newspapers):– OK 32%; Other states 52%

BY CONTRAST• Serves on Community

Boards:– OK 81%; Other states

68%

• Meets Regularly with Community Partners / Representatives:– OK 61%; Other states

52%

Student Involvement(Role for VISTAS / Work Study)• Assist in Staffing the Community

Service/Service-Learning/Civic Engagement Office– OK 42%; Other states 68%

• Play a Lead Role in the Direction of the Office– OK 10%; Other states 42%

• Act as Co-Instructors– OK 6%; Other states 21%

Student InvolvementSimilarities

• Serve on Campus Service, Service-Learning and / or Civic Engagement Committees

• Recruit Faculty Participation

• Act as Guest Speakers in the Classroom

Ways Students Assist in Service-Learning Courses• Act as Course Assistants at Community Sites

– OK 23%; Other states 41%

• Act as Course Assistants in the Classroom– OK 16%; Other states 32%

• Receive Funding for their Service-Learning Work (scholarships, grants, or fellowships)– OK 19%; Other states 40%

By Contrast• Assist with Reflection Activities

– OK 74%; Other states 61%

Ways Students Have Presence and a Voice in

Decision-Making• Students on the Board of

Trustees- OK 10%; Other states 40%

• Student Government has Autonomous Control of Funds / Activity Fees– OK 48%; Other states 71%

Area Oklahoma is Closest in Practice with Other

StatesInstitutional Support of Faculty

and Administrative Staff in Participating in Service /

Volunteer Activities• Paid time off to participate• Public recognition of service• Opportunities to serve and advise

Ways Institution Supports Student Community Service, Service-Learning

and/or Civic Engagement• Designates a period of time to highlight

student civic engagement and/or service activities– OK 35%; Other states 48%

• Institution Manages Liability Associated with Service Placements– OK 35%; Other states 47%

• Service Awards for Students– OK 52%; Other states 71%

• Offers Students Mini-Grants for Service-Related Initiatives– OK 10%; Other States 31%

Ways Institution Supports Student - Continued

• Community Service is Offered as a Major/Minor– OK 0%; Other states 6%

• Courses on Volunteerism Offered– OK 13%; Other states 21%

• Courses on Activism/Advocacy Offered– OK 19%; Other states 40%

• Service-Learning Incorporated into Majors– OK 39%; Other states 48%

• Service Formally Considered in Admissions Process– OK 6%; Other states 26%

Ways Institution Supports Student - Contrast

• Extra Credit Given for Service/Civic Engagement Participation– OK 74%; Other states 52%

• Service Recorded on Student Transcripts– OK 29%; Other states 17%

• Service-Learning Incorporated into Core Curriculum– OK 45%; Other states 38%

Ways Institution Supports Student

• Hosts and/or Funds Public Dialogues on Current Issues– OK 55%; Other states 63%

**Oklahoma Public Policy Deliberation**

• Space/Avenue for Peaceful Student Protest– OK 29%; Other states 45%

• Provides Space for Student Political Organizations on Campus– OK 42%; Other states 60%

Programs Your Institution Offers

• Alternative Breaks– OK 19%; Other states 67%

• First-Year Experience Service Opportunities– OK 26%; Other states 58%

• Learning Communities Concerning Engagement and Service– OK 19%; Other states 36%

• Graduate School Service– OK 10%; Other states 20%

• Government Internships– OK 23%; Other states 40%

Programs Your Institution Offers - Continued

• International Service Opportunities– OK 26%; Other states 52%

• Inter-Campus Service Programs– OK 23%; Other states 32%

• Non-Profit Internships– OK 39%; Other states 69%

• One-Day Service Projects– OK 74%; Other states 85%

• Residence Hall-Based Service– OK 42%; Other states 53%

Programs Your Institution Offers - Contrast

Freshman Year OrientationOK 65%Other states 55%

Ways Community Partners are Involved

• Act as Co-Instructors (Compensated)– OK 0%; Other states 12%

• Provide Reflection on Site in Community Setting– OK 48%; Other states 59%

• Provide Feedback on the Development / Maintenance of Community Service Programs– OK 61%; Other states 75%

• Participates in the Design and Delivery of Community-Based Courses– OK 19%; Other states 28%

• Serve on Campus Committees– OK 39%; Other states 47%

Average Number of Community Partnerships

per Institution

Oklahoma 43Other States 77

Types of Organizations Partnering With

• Government– OK 55%; Other states 62%

• Non-Profit / Community-Based Organizations– OK 87%; Other states 93%

• Other Higher Education Institutions– OK 35%; Other states 42%

By Contrast • For-Profit Businesses

– OK 45%; Other states 38%

Does Your Institution Assess the Impact of Its Service-Learning,

Civic Engagement, and/or Community Service Activities on

the Local Community?

Identify Most Valuable Services of Campus

CompactOklahoma Responses

• National & State Conferences & Workshops

• Networking, Communications

• Publications, Newsletters

• Workshops on Campus

Level of Satisfaction - Marked Very Important

• AmeriCorps*VISTA Program– OK 23%; Other states 45%

(By Contrast - Not Important or Don’t KnowOK 49%; Other states 36%)

• Sub-Grants– OK 39%; Other states 58%

• Publications– OK 45%; Other states 54%

Level of Satisfaction –Marked Very Important -

Contrast

• Faculty Development– OK 74%; Other states 53%

• Compact Current Newsletter– OK 42%; Other states 22%

• Consulting Corps– OK 23%; Other states 15%

• Development of Presidential Leadership– OK 35%; Other states 27%

Level of Satisfaction –Marked Very ImportantBy Contrast - Continued

• State Compact Newsletter– OK 58%; Other states 34%

• Technical Support– OK 45%; Other states 27%

• Legislative Updates / Policy Information- OK 58%; Other states 34%

• “Raise Your Voice” Student Engagement Campaign– OK 39%; Other states 19%

• Service-Learning Syllabi– OK 65%; Other states 55%

Level of Satisfaction – Marked Don’t Know –

National Award Programs

• Frank Newman Leadership Award

• Howard R. Swearer Student Humanitarian Award

• Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service-Learning

Everybody!

Programs, Services or Resources You Would Like Campus

Compact to ProvideOklahoma Responses

• Funding

• Regional / Campus Workshops

• State Conferences

• Public Relations Campaign on Service

Conclusions / Needs Expressed

1.Higher level of Service-Learning Course Representation & Faculty Participation

More funding, More regional/campus workshops

2.More Direct Presidential Involvement Public relations campaign on service

3.More Student Leadership, Institutional Support Workshops, conferences to explore examples, etc.

Conclusions / Needs - Continued

4. Greater Variety of ProgramsFunding, workshops for awareness

5. More Community Partners, Greater Variety of Methods of Involvement

Funding, workshops for awareness, public relations

What We Like and Use from Campus Compact

Faculty DevelopmentNewsletterTechnical SupportService-Learning Syllabi