Student Leadership

About Program Coordinators

Four Areas of Learning

Student Reflections: Learning and Action 

Student Leadership at CPS:
Student leadership, provided by Program Coordinators (PC), is central to all CPS programming.  Gettysburg College can only be active in community life with strong student voice and action, embedding student-community work in the culture of our campus.  Students find voice and the power to find solutions for issues that are important to them -- educating, challenging, and encouraging their peers to continually explore community work, advocacy, and change.

The Center for Public Service is built on the energy of student leaders and their work in the community.  Community agencies rely on student leaders to recruit and inspire active student participation in serving their clients.  Through their experiences with the Center for Public Service, Program Coordinators have the opportunity to connect with community, are able to implement creative ideas, and find a supportive environment to discover their voice in social change.

The Curriculum and Experience:

PROGRAM COORDINATORS:
Responsibilities:
Program Coordinators are hired to work with specific agencies and/or projects, allowing for the development of strong partnerships.  PCs have responsibility for providing ongoing student involvement to their partner agency through developing and implementing projects, and supporting volunteers through education and reflection.

Ongoing Dialogue and Training. Through Fall Training, bi-weekly staff meetings, a mid-year retreat, and advisee meetings, PCs are able to continue learning about local and global issues as well as develop professional skills and personal direction.

FOUR AREAS OF LEARNING:
Community Partnership:
Community partnerships, the core of Center for Public Service programs, strive to be mutually beneficial - fulfilling both a community-identified goals and providing a learning experience for students. Program coordinators serve as liaisons between the Adams County and campus communities to ensure a solid partnership.

Learning Circles. Program Coordinators are organized into Learning Circles, which provide the opportunity to share and draw on the knowledge and experience of fellow student leaders, engage in discussions, and develop a support network with one another. During 07-08, the Learning Circles will focus on race, class and migration.

Student Leadership:
Program Coordinators support student volunteers through education, training, reflection, communication, logistical coordination and the fostering of community/campus partnerships.

Personal/Professional Development: 
Program Coordinators have the opportunity to connect with community, develop professional skills, and find a supportive environment to discover their voice in social change.

Read: Student Reflections: Learning and Action  

Becoming the Program Coordinator:
Each year, CPS hires Program Coordinators for the following academic year. The approximate timeline is as follows. Specific information for hiring for the 08-09 school year will be available in Dec 2007.
         Dec: Applications are available on the CPS website
         Feb: Applications are due
         Feb: Interviews
         March: Hiring
         March/April: Spring training activities