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2009 Conference Information

"Coloring Outside the Lines"

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

Visit WCU's Conference link here

Download the overall Conference Schedule here

Download the workshop abstracts and times here

Map of Western Carolina University

Service Project & Reflection: Friday, November 6

5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Student Conference attendees are invited to make blankets for the United Christian Ministries (UCM) of Jackson County, a local nonprofit organization. After the service project, WCU Center for Service Learning will host a Reflection Activity followed by a "Pizza Social" hosted by Western Carolina University and NC Campus Compact. Click here for a flyer.

2009 Student Conference Canned Food Drive Competition!

Campuses attending the 2009 Student Conference are invited to participate in a statewide Canned Food Drive competition to benefit local charities. Each college/university will select its own beneficiaries and make the donation by the Friday before the 2009 Student Conference.

Prizes to be awarded to: (1) the most creative photo taken of campus food drive, and (II) To the campus that has the largest collection of cans.

For complete details, download the flyer here.

Conference: Saturday, November 7

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Participate in workshop sessions and general sessions including the presentation of the 2009 Community Impact Student Awards.

Hotel Accommodations

Here is the link to Best Western in Dillsboro, NC for the Student Conference. When calling to reserve a room ask for the “NC Campus Compact Rate” ($89.99 plus taxes and fees)

Questions?  Contact Jonathan Romm (336) 278-7197

This annual conference brings students together, from across the region, to network, share and learn about best practices and unique innovative ideas in civic engagement. Sessions focus on topics including community service, leadership, service-learning, advocacy and activism.

On even-numbered years, the conference occurs on a campus in the central part of the state. During such years, the conference is only on a Saturday.  On opposite years, the conference takes place on a campus in the eastern or western part of the state (on a rotating basis). During such years, the conference usually begins on Friday night with a service-project or civic engagement activity followed by a social gathering.  Saturday includes workshops, presentations and roundtable discussions. The 2007 conference experienced the highest attendance to date with 330 students and staff from 30 campuses hosted by East Carolina University.


During the conference luncheon the Community Impact Student Award is presented to select students from NC Campus Compact member campuses who exhibit outstanding leadership and innovative approaches in community service or service-learning endeavors. Visit the Awards section of the website for more information. The conference is planned by the NC Campus Compact Student Advisory Board.

Future Locations:

2010 - Central Piedmont Community College

2011 - UNC- Wilmington

Click here for 2008 conference highlights

Click here for 2007 conference highlights

Past Student Conferences:

2008-High Point University "The Power is Yours!"
2007-East Carolina University "The Student Citizen: Rock the Boat!"
2006 – NC State University “Constructing a Better World Through Students in Action”
2005 – Appalachian State University “The Power of One”
2004 - Duke University  “Building relationships. Improving communities. Gaining awareness.”
2003 - UNC Greensboro “Visions of STARS (Students Taking A Responsible Step)
2002 - Appalachian State University “Blueprints: Models for Action”
2001 - UNC Chapel Hill “Getting to the Core of Service”
2000 - Meredith College “Solutions, Education, Reflection, Vision, Empowerment”
1999 - Elon College “Make the Connections”
1998 - Elon College “Deep Impact”
1997 - Elon College “Partnerships through Action”
1996 - Wake Forest University “Fired Up for Action”
1995 - Elon College “From Spark to Fire”
1993 - Elon College “Connecting Campus & Community “

NC Campus Compact
Campus Box 2257
Elon, NC 27244
Email: lgarvin@elon.edu
Phone: 336-278-7278
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