Until now, the only widely available writing on this topic included scattered articles and resources posted on the web, and a handbook produced annually by the Department of Education for Student Aid. This online resource from Campus Compact provides a thorough overview of community service Federal Work-Study.

Contents

Introduction

A Brief History of the Federal Work-Study Program

Principles of Good Practice in Community Service FWS

• Integrate community service Federal Work-Study
• Create program goals
• Formalize a structured institutional system
• Offer a range of community service positions
• Actively and effectively market community service opportunities
• Ensure that students receive a thorough orientation
• Contribute to student success
• Create partnerships
• Prepare community partner supervisors
• Adhere to the spirit and rules

Developmental Matrix
A tool to assist in planning for future development of FWS programs. Erin Bowley

Partnering with Financial Aid
Erin Bowley

• Introduction and Approach
• Key Concepts
• Building a Successful Relationship
• Other Typical Questions and Areas of Concern

Community Service Federal Work-Study: The Best-Kept Secret in Higher Education?
A commentary that includes benefits, data, and trends in community service FWS, as well as common concerns and solutions. Robert Davidson

 State Compact FWS Work

• New Hampshire Technical Institute
• Southern New Hampshire University
• University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Campus Models

• Retention and Collaboration: IUPUI’s Office of Community Work-Study
• Faith-based Service: FWS at Azusa Pacific University
• Financial Aid Professionals at the Center: Colorado College’s FWS Progam
• Service in a Rural Setting: Meaningful Programs at Kirtland Community College District
• “We Can Do More!”: Campus-Community Collaboration at the University of South Florida
• Program Development through Evaluation: Family Literacy at Simmons College
• From Dysfunction to Coordination: America Reads at the University of Minnesota
• Nurturing the Whole Student: Service-based Programs at Pfeiffer University
• Creative Solutions: Summer Work-Study and Professional Placements at the University of Montana
• Testing Tutor Training Effectiveness: Service-Learning at Fresno State
• The Student Ambassador Leadership Model: FWS and Service-Learning at Miami Dade College
• Creating Public Service Leaders: Student-Led Work at Harvard College
• “I Found Out What I Want to Do”: FWS and Workforce Development at Central Piedmont Community College
• Take the Lead: A Transformative Leadership Series at Oberlin College
• Beginning Leadership: FWS and Student Leaders at Linn-Benton Community College

Appendices

1. Tools for Managing Community Service FWS Programs
2. Community Service Work-Study Report Erin Bowley and Marsha Adler
3. To Serve the College or the Community? 700KB
   Results from a Study on Community Service Federal Work-Study Erin Bowley
   Note: This article appeared in Student Aid Transcript magazine, Vol 14, N. 2. Copyright 2003, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. Reproduced with permission.

Index of Campuses Profiled