List of Bonner Resources

Understanding the Bonner Program

These resources acquaint you with the structure, expectations, and program features of the Bonner Program. Review the materials online. Ask questions of foundation staff if you have them. Once you have a gist for this information, you won't need to return to it as often as the working documents (tab 2).

• Bonner 101 Powerpoint
• Bonner Leader Program Start-Up Guide
• Bonner Leader Program FAQs
• Online contents at www.bonner.org:
  • Bonner Foundation-sponsored Meetings
  • Bonner Foundation-sponsored Programs
  • Bonner Foundation-developed Resources

Implementing the Bonner Program Expectations

These resources immerse you in planning and managing the structure, expectations, and program features of the Bonner Program. They are working documents that you may want to use in an ongoing way.

• Bonner Program Core Expectations
• Bonner Program Student Development at a Glance
  • Sample Training Calendar
  • Bonner Roadmap: Blank Version for Planning
  • Bonner Civic Engagement Curriculum Modules
• Bonner Community Partnership Model
• Bonner Campus Engagement Models
• Online contents at www.bonner.org:
  • Bonner Scholar Program Rules
    • Recruitment and Selection
    • Program
    • Administration
    • Finances
    • Reporting
  • Bonner Leader Program Expectations
  • Bonner Web-Based Reporting Systme Users Guide
    • or login directly @ http://www.bwbrs.org
      

Co-Curricular Resources and Implementation Guide

These resources delve into the programmatic features and requirements around the co-curricular structure and student development, including meetings, training & enrichment. Use these as reference material for when you plan specific elements. Share them with colleagues, Congress Representatives, and Senior Interns, especially as they are involved in training & enrichment.

• Co-Curricular Program Introduction
• First-Year Orientation
• First Year Trip
• Second Year Exchange
• Small Group (Class) Meeting
• All Bonner Meeting
• Supplementary Resources

Community Partner Resources and Implementation Guide

These resources delve into the ways to structure, manage, and communicate with community partners. They address our approach to placements that are development for students, challenging them to grow over time. Use these resources in particular to share with community partners through formal orientations, site visits, or in a written binder. Share them with students, colleagues, Congress Representatives, and Senior Interns, who may also be involved in building and sustaining community partnerships.

All of the following is available online. Most are printed here, but consult online if you do not find them:

Introducing and Informing Community Partners about the Bonner Program

1. Brochure on the Bonner Program
2. Introduction of the Bonner Foundation for Community Partners
3. Powerpoint of the Bonner Model
4. Introduction to the Bonner Program Student Developmental Model

Recruiting Partners and Establishing the Partnership

1. Recruiting and Informing Partners about the Bonner Program
• Earlham
2. Introduction to the Partner Application
3. Two-Page Partner Application/Service Opportunity Description
4. Sustained Partner Application
5. Types of Partnership Agreements
   • Sample agreements available in binder & online

Guide for Community Partners to Develop Bonner Placements

1. Introduction to the Bonner Program Student Developmental Model for Partners
2. Expectations of a Bonner Student
3. Defining the Level of Partnership and Placements

Guide for Community Partners in Structuring Placement & Supervision

1. Rights and Responsibilities of Community Partners
2. Responsibility and Accountability for Students Working with Partners
3. Above Suspicion Policy
4. Informed Consent Guidelines
5. An Orientation Checklist
6. Volunteer Retention
7. Handling Problems
8. Community Learning Agreement
9. Quick Start Guide including the Sample Community Learning Agreement (completed)
10. Short Objective Worksheet (for CLA)
11. Instructional Objective Writing Worksheet (for CLA)

Guide for Community Partners in Ongoing Volunteer Management

1. Verifying Placements and Securing Hours
2. Making Transportation Arrangements Clear to Partners
3. Written Timesheet

Evaluation & Recognition

1. Introduction to Partner Evaluations
2. Sample Bonner CLA Review Forms including:
   • Program Administrator's Review
   • Service Site Supervisor's Review
   • Student Review
   • Partner Evaluation of Student: Level 1-2
   • Student Evaluation of Partner: Level 1-2
   • Partner Evaluation of Student: Level 3-4
   • Student Evaluation of Partner: Level 3-4
3. Partner Recognition Key Ideas
4. Partner Recognition Form

Online contents at www.bonner.org: there are additional campus samples, resources and forms that are not printed in this binder. Go to Community Partnerships and to the relevant links to find and download these.Continued on next page

Curricular Resources and Implementation Guide

These resources delve into how to expand academic connections linked to service, including how to establish a civic enagement certificate/minor and establish community-based research courses and infrastructure to support community-driven research into academic courses.

Making Academic Connections

Online contents at www.bonner.org: there are several additional resources that are not printed in this binder, including an Implementation Guide on Academic Connections designed especially for students and staff. It addresses:

1. Overview describing stages
2. Suggestions for action
3. Definitions and language of service-learning
4. Models
5. Resources

Civic Engagement Certificate Model

• Publication Outline
• Blueprint: a worksheet for a civic engagement program
• Course Inventory Form
• Civic Engagement Bibliography

* Related to the FIPSE Civic Engagement Certificate Initiative, we are currently putting online the following:

1. Pillars & Courses
2. Campus Profiles that describe how 15 college involved have structured their minor or certificate
3. Essays from faculty & practitioners
4. Sample Syllabi

Community-Based Research

These resources are available:

• National CBR Networking Initiative funded by Learn & Serve America
• www.cbrnet.org
• www.policyoptions.org

Advising Resources and Implementation Guide

These resources delve into the expectations and practices associated with advising. Use these as reference material for when you plan advising. Share them with colleagues who may be involved in one-to-one meetings or coaching.

• Advising Introduction
• One-to-One Meetings
• Using Site Evaluations
• Individual Portfolios
• Supplementary Resources

Vocation Resources and Implementation Guide

These resources delve into how to create a focus on vocation or career exploration. Use these as reference material for when you plan your student development. Share them with colleagues, especially those in Career Services, who may be involved.

• Vocation Introduction
• Recommitment & Renewal Exercises
• Vocational Discernment
• Senior Capstone Experience
• Supplementary Resources

Online contents at www.bonner.org: there are additional campus samples, particularly reflection and training modules.

Additional Resources: Student Programs, Bonner Partners, & Recruitment

These resources address other elements of the Bonner Program, including student leadership, recruitment, and Bonner Partners, which are organizations that maintain relationships with our campus programs. Use these as needed. Make sure you share Recruitment strategies with Admissions. Share the Bonner Partner Program and student leadership opportunities with students.

Student Leadership

• About the Bonner Student Congress
• Congress Action Team Areas 2006-07
• Senior Intern Description

Recruitment

• Tips
• Sample Letter
• List of other recruitment documents

Bonner Partner Program

• Introduction
• Database of Bonner Partners