NC-ACTS! Overview
NC-ACTS! is an Americorps program of North Carolina Campus Compact (NCCC). It is funded by a grant from the Corporation for National & Community Service to foster civic engagement on campuses, encourage collaborative relationships between campuses and their communities, and to connect individual students on NCCC Charter Member campuses to the national service movement and the state service network.
Student’s service is a link between higher education and the community. NC-ACTS! volunteers gain a deeper understanding of complex social issues facing organizations and individuals. Volunteers then take this civic engagement and service experiences with them as they move onto professional and personal pursuits. Beginning in 2008-2009, the program is ONLY be open to Pfeiffer students who are student-teaching during one semester of the year or who are completing a practicum experience in the Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate program.
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion.
What is the NC Campus Compact?
The North Carolina Campus Compact is a rapidly growing coalition of 36 college and university presidents established to encourage and support campus engagement in the community. NCCC members campuses seek to involve students, faculty, and the entire campus in community service in order to fulfill higher education's most noble goals educating citizens, preparing tomorrow's leaders, and contributing to the life of America's communities. Pfeiffer University has been a member of the compact since it's inception in 2002.
Where Do NC-ACTS! Americorps Members Serve?
The Francis Center values extensive partnerships in the local community to connect program participants with some of the most enjoyable and positive organizations in the area. Our students in particular serve within local schools or counseling/human services organizations. The Francis Center specifically encourages NC-ACTS! members to enage in service with one of Pfeiffer's designated partner organizations but we are always open to new possibilities and partnering opportunities if we don't have a site you are looking for. Many times participants will find a service site that relates to his/her area of academic interest. Without a doubt, participants value the relationships formed and developed with our valuable community partners as one of the greatest aspects of the NC-ACTS! program. NC-ACTS! members must consider the AmeriCorps service prohibitions outlined here when considering placement sites.
Who Can Serve?
- You must be a student-teacher for one semester of the year or a practicum student in the Marriage and Family Therapy Gradute program.
- You must be enrolled as a full time student at Pfeiffer University
- You must show a commitment to service and complete an application process
- You must be at least seventeen years of age
- You must have a High school diploma or GED. (Exceptions for those actively working to receive one of the two)
- You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
Opportunities for NC-ACTS! Members at Pfeiffer
- AmeriCorps education award of $1,000
- Summer ONLY, free housing and tuition scholarship award contact The Francis Center for information - positions are limited and competitive
- FREE or REDUCED PRICE Conferences and Workshops
- Access to Engagement Fund Grants for Special Service Projects and Programs
- Training and support to further develop leadership skills and personal understanding of complex social issues
- Preferential status to live in Cline Service Hall
NC-ACTS! Program Components and Requirements
Beginning in the 2008-2009 academic year, the following program requirements will be in effect. You can view the requirements of each semester below. In an effort to continually improve our programs, the Francis Center may alter or edit these componets as necessary from year to year. Additionally, program components may be added or dropped due to funding and program resources, in which case participants will be promptly notifed of changes. Please contact the Francis Center with specific questions about any program components.
First Semester Program Components
Second Semester Program Components
Educational Award of $1,000
NC-ACTS! Americorps Members receive an educational award of $1,000 upon completion of 300 hours of community service over the course of a year. The educational award can be used for school loans or to finance undergraduate and graduate school. The educational award voucher can be used for up to seven years.
Application Process -
- Complete a NC-ACTS! application and return to the Francis Center by July 15th (see below)
- Submit 1 reference letter on your behalf and return with your application (please use the Service Scholar Recommendation form provided below)
- Interview with Francis Center staff (phone or personal) and/or meet current NC-ACTS! members
- Decisions will be made no later than the last week in July of each year and you will be promptly notified
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