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• Increase understanding of class topics through Community-Engaged Learning.
• Learn more about social issues and their root causes.
• Develop personal and professional skills, especially in the areas of communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership.
• Expand understanding of diverse cultures and communities.

The Civic Engagement program values all service to the community and wants to recognize you for all that you do in making positive social change. The three Civic Engagement awards are:

• Bristol President's Volunteer Service Award for Individuals
• Bristol President's Volunteer Service Award for Student Groups
• Newman Civic Fellowship

Bristol President's Volunteer Service Award

Students can apply for the Bristol President鈥檚 Volunteer Service Award, which recognizes both individual service as well as service performed by student clubs and organizations. To find out more about eligibility criteria and to apply, please visit: 

Students can also recognized as a Community Service Leader. Students receiving this distinction will be awarded the Red Leadership Cord and will be publicly recognized at their graduation ceremony. Students will be recognized as Community Service Leaders if they complete:

• 200 or more hours of community service as an individual within the calendar year outlined in the President鈥檚 Volunteer Service Award application.
• A Leadership Project designed to meet a community need. Students must lead a group of at least 3 of their peers in this project.
• 4 or more Community-Based Learning courses during their time at the College.

Newman Civic Fellowship

The Newman Civic Fellowship is intended to honor the legacy of Campus Compact Founder Frank Newman by recognizing community-committed students who:

• Engage in collaborative action with others from campus or from surrounding communities in order to create long-term social change.
• Take action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization.
• Demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement.

Purpose of the Award

The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program that recognizes and supports student public problem solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated by their president or chancellor based on their potential for public leadership and their work with communities. Throughout the fellowship year, Campus Compact provides students with opportunities to nurture their assets and help them develop strategies for social change鈥攃reating a network of connected and engaged student leaders who can support one another in making positive change.

Eligibility for the Award

Student nominees must:

• Be currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program (preference for undergraduate students).
• Have at least one year of their education remaining at the date of nomination so that they are enrolled as a student for the full duration of their fellowship (Sept thru May of next academic year).
• Commit to providing a short reflection piece to the Leduc Center and Campus Compact during their fellowship year.
• Commit to being present and fully engage in offered fellowship activities.
• No individual may receive more than one Newman Fellowship whether internal or external from another agency.

Program Components

Throughout the fellowship year, Campus Compact provides Newman Civic Fellows with opportunities for learning and networking virtually and in person. Each opportunity is designed to help students learn to collaborate effectively across disciplines and to apply their skills to directly create positive change in their communities.

• Regular virtual events focused on skill development and professional learning.
• An annual in-person Convening of Fellows, supported by The Allstate Foundation.
• One-on-one leadership development with a local mentor of their choice.
• Connection to a nationwide network of engaged student leaders, both during and after the fellowship year.
• Public national recognition.
• Special scholarship and career opportunities.
• Opportunities to present or publish work through Campus Compact.

If you have questions please contact Erin Smith at Erin.Smith@BristolCC.edu or stop by and see us in the Experiential Education Center located in K114.

Application Deadline

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5 p.m.

• Bristol matches your organization's needs with goal-oriented students. 
• Build a responsive workforce community.    
• Collaborate with Bristol to align academic learning with skills needed in the workplace. 
• Gain access to academic expertise. 
• Promotion of organizational sustainability. 
• Engage the next generation of talent for your organization.  
• Increase students understanding of class topics through Community-Engaged Learning. 
• Students are available with start dates in September and January.

If you are interested in learning more about the Bristol Civic Engagement program, please see the Community-Based Learning Program Overview. 

To partner with us, please create your organization's profile for free in College Central Network (CCN) by completing this . Once the form is submitted, please email EEC@BristolCC.edu for the next steps. We look forward to working with you!