If you are interested in connecting with the Students or Faculty at the College of Idaho please email Jen Wallin-Ruschman, jwallinruschman@collegeofidaho.edu .

Ideas for community events include:

1. Host a service learning project as part of a large scale service day. Engage 8+ student volunteers in meaningful volunteer service and learning activities that meet community identified needs for one day.

2. Host ongoing volunteer projects (weekly or monthly). Engage student volunteers in meaningful volunteer service and learning activities that meet community identified needs

3. Present a workshop or be a guest speaker. Engage C of I students in learning activities related to leadership competencies such as effective community-building strategies, trauma-informed care practices, asset-based community development tactics, or other areas of expertise of you or your organization.

4. Partner with a College of Idaho Community Engaged Learning Course. Work with a C of I faculty to engage students through a Community Engaged Learning course. We will work to match your needs and interests with C of I course. These opportunities are generally available during our regular academic terms: Fall (mid Aug. – mid Dec), Winter (Jan.), and Spring (Feb. – May).

5. Partner with faculty or students for a community-based research project. Work with a C of I faculty or faculty-mentored student to develop a community-based research project around a question or need you have identified.

Other ways to partner with the College of Idaho:

1. Recruit interns and employees- The College of Idaho offers the ability to post internships and jobs for free on Handshake as well as participate in on-campus recruiting events (e.g. tabling, networking/meetups, career fair, employer focus group). Please contact Dani Carmack, Pre-Professional Advisor, dcarmack@collegeofidaho.edu

2. Host an Event on Campus- The College of Idaho is pleased to host community events large and small. We can provide space and catering. Visit the hosting an event pageLinks to an external site. for more information.

3. Attend upcoming campus events- View our event calendarLinks to an external site. to stay up to date on upcoming campus events. You can also be added to our community events email list by contacting jwallinruschman@collegeofidaho.edu.

Jen Wallin-Ruschman, Hansberger Chair of Community Collaboration and Engagement

Schedule here

jwallinruschman@collegeofidaho.edu

(208) 459-5209