2008 Student Conference
November 8, 2008 - Hosted by High Point University
"The Power is Yours"

Highlights

The 2008 Student Conference at High Point University was a huge success with over 250 attendees representing 34 campuses! The Conference included a student awards ceremony, guest speakers, panel discussions, and student- led workshops. The day was a great way for student leaders from across the state to share their civic engagement efforts with like-minded individuals from other campuses.

The theme of the Conference was 'The Power is Yours," based on the Captain Planet environmental awareness cartoon series. In keeping with the theme, the 2008-2009 Student Advisory board worked with NC Campus Compact and High Point University to print all materials on post-consumer products and to provide lunch in biodegradable boxes.

To view a photo gallery of the Conference click here.

Opening Ceremony

The conference began with a 2008-2009 Student Advisory Board skit inspired by Captain Planet.  Following the skit High Point University President, Dr. Nido Qubein, opened the conference with remarks inspiring each attendee to achieve personal success.  He also generously provided a copy of his book How to be a Great Communicator: In Person, on Paper, and on the Podium to each attendee.

Click here to view photos from the opening ceremony.

 Invited Guest

After Dr. Qubein’s speech, this year’s invited guest, State Senator Vernon Malone, gave a light hearted speech honoring and thanking each student for their commitment to service.  He jokingly affirmed the decision by the participants to attend the conference over college football games.

Awards
NC Campus Compact presented 27 students with the Community Impact Student Award for outstanding leadership and innovative approaches in their community service or service-learning endeavors both on their campus and within their community.

Click here to visit the Community Impact Student Award webpage.

Workshops

Students, VISTA's, staff and community partners presented 32 workshops on campus-based civic engagement and environmental topics. Click here for a copy of the 2008 Conference program which contains the workshop descriptions and here for photos from the workshops.

Panel Discussions

Panelists from various state and national organizations (Peace Corps, AmeriCorps*VISTA, TSDesigns, The Roosevelt Institute, Nourish International, and Generation Engage) discussed how they have taken their service into the professional world. Conference attendees we able to learn from panelists’ professional and personal experiences to better define and understand how they can make a positive difference after college. Click here to see the organizations and panelists and here to see photos from the panel discussions. 

Closing Session The Student Advisory Board presented general door prizes and special prizes to the campus that drove the farthest (Western Carolina University), the campus that brought the most students (Peace College), and the two-year institutions that brought the most attendees (Western Piedmont Community College).

2008-2009 NC Campus Compact Student Advisory Board

2008-2009 Student Advisory Board

Brooke Loftis, Appalachian State University

Jonathan Junas, Central Piedmont Community College

Britteny Jenkins, East Carolina University

Shannon Waite, Elon University

Rachel Wise, Gardner-Webb University

Katie Beth Morris, Greensboro College

Dan Costello, High Point University

Brittany Bristol, Meredith College

Josh Thompson, NC State University

Craig Thomas Shore, Pfeiffer University

Jordan Scarboro, UNC Chapel Hill

Alyssa Frady, UNC Greensboro

Shahnee Haire, UNC Pembroke

Lisa Northrop, Wake Forest University

Questions? Contact Jonathan Romm at jromm@elon.edu or (336) 278-7197