209 P.A.C.E. Conference
(Pathways to Achieving Civic Engagement)

February 11, 2009 at Elon University

Conference Highlights

On February 11, 2009 nearly 250 faculty, staff, students and community partners representing 36 colleges and universities in five states attended the 2009 P.A.C.E. Conference at Elon University. 

Workshops

Throughout the day a total of 32 workshops were presented by 107 faculty, staff, students and community partners! The workshops explored various aspects of effective civic engagement work including sessions on theory and research, program development and "how to" information. There were also workshops targeting all levels of knowledge and expertise from novice practitioners to advanced practitioners.

Click HERE (in .pdf format) to view the Conference Program including workshop descriptions and presenter information.

See a Photo Slideshow of workshop presentations below.

Luncheon and Keynote

During the luncheon program Dr. Leo Lambert, President of Elon University, gave a welcome on behalf of the NC Campus Compact Executive Board, then presented the 2009 Robert L. Sigmon Service-Learning Award to Pamela Kiser, MSW, of Elon University. On hand was Robert L. Sigmon, the award namesake, as well as the three previous recipients.  For more details visit the Sigmon Award. 

This year, NC Campus Compact also acknowledged Dr. Patti Clayton of NC State University who was a finalist for the national Campus Compact Leadership Award for Campus and Community Engagement. This award honors the work of campus staff members whose job focuses on building structures and programs to connect students with their communities through service and other forms of civic engagement.

Following the award presentation Dr. Lisa Keyne introduced keynote speaker, Jamie Merisotis, President of the Lumina Foundation for Education, who spoke on "Fulfilling the Promise of the Engaged Campus."  

Thanks to Mr. Merisotis for graciously sharing his remarks which can be downloaded below.

Fulfilling the Promise of the Engaged Campus

View a Photo Slideshow of the Luncheon Program below.

Opening and Closing Sessions

The Opening Session included remarks by Dr. Lisa Keyne, NC Campus Compact Executive Director and a welcome by Dr. Deborah Long, Coordinator of Civic Engagement at Elon University.  During the Closing Session, NC Campus Compact staff presented door prizes to participants.

View a Photo Slideshow of the Opening Session below.

View a Photo Slideshow of the Closing Session below.

Acknowledgements

NC Campus Compact would like to extend our thanks to the following supporters of the 2009 Conference:

The 2009 Program Selection Committee: Dr. Patti Clayton (NC State University), Dr. Cathy hamilton, (UNC Greensboro), Ms. Jenny Huq (UNC CHapel Hill), Dr. Vicki Stocking (Duke University) and Dr. Beth Warner (Elon University); all the presenters, speakers and special guetsts, especially Dr. Deborah Long, Mr. Jamie Merisotis, Dr. Leo Lambert and Robert L. Sigmon;  Elon University individuals and departments including Brian O’Shea (Student Life), Michael Williams (Moseley Center), C.C. Cowen and crew (Moving & Set -Up) and Scott Hildebrand, David Lagos and Allie Ziegler (Media Services).