FOR COMMUNITY CO-EDUCATORS:

To ensure that the needs of students, faculty and the community are met we have included several tool guides that can be used to facilitate discussions revolving around effective planning strategies.  Included are tool kits that are helpful for the work between community co-educators and students.

Tools in this Section for Community Co-Educators: 

Community Project Proposals

Community Project Proposals Form Oct 2008.doc

Invitation for community organizations to submit proposals for Tufts student involvement.

Student Application

Student Application Tool.doc

This tool can be used when students inquire about working with your organization.  The tool asks for important details, such as name and email, but also asks why students are interested in your organization, what specific skills and experiences that will contribute their work and for a resume. 

Community Identified Assets and Needs

Community Identified Assets and Needs Tool.doc

Help students or faculty understand the assets and needs of your organization with this tool.  It can help them match their skills with community needs, and it may be helpful when crafting a project or work plan.

Afterschool Program Letter of Understanding

Afterschool Program Letter of Understanding.doc

This tool can be used to identify the responsibilities of the after school program and the outreach program.

Teacher Application

Teacher Application.doc

This is used to apply to become a partner teacher.

Teacher Survey

Teacher Survey.doc

An end of the semester survey to analyze an outreach program.

Community Co-Educator Evaluation (of Student)

Community Co-educator Evaluation Student.doc

This evaluation is to be completed by the community co-educator with regard to a student’s work.  Questions are both quantitative and qualitative in nature and address student’s skill and performance areas.  

Community Co-Educator Evaluation (of Faculty/Staff)

Community Co Educator Evaluation Faculty Staff.doc 

This evaluation is to be completed by the community co-educator with regard to a faculty member’s involvement with the partnership.  Questions are based on a strongly disagree to strongly agree scale that address development, communication and overall experience.

Tools in this Section for Students:

 The following tools were created for students and may be helpful in developing your partnership.

Brainstorming for Mutually Beneficial Partnerships 

Mutually Beneficial Brainstorm Tool.doc

Use this tool guide to discover how the student’s goals and interests can be beneficial to your community organization. 

Understanding the Community  

Understanding the Community Tool.doc

This tool can be used by students to help them better understand the community.  Students may normally only see particular parts of the community since their routines are limited to a geographically small area.

Getting to Know a Community Organization 

Getting to Know a Community Organization Tool.doc

Help students conceptualize the larger picture of your organization’s work.  Have students use this tool to build an understanding of the organization’s history, mission and needs. 

Contract – Community Partnership Agreement 

Contract Tool.doc

This contract can be used formally between you (as the community co-educator) and the student or as a tool to think about student’s work and responsibilities within your organization. 

Establishing a Working Relationship and Expectations with Community Co-Educator

Establishing a Working Relationship and Expectations with Community Co Educator Tool.doc

It can’t be said enough, setting explicit expectations with students is necessary for a successful partnership.  Use this tool to help establish those expectations.  Also get to know the student on a personal level: why are they here? What drives them to do this type of work?

Your Role in a Community Organization  

Your Role with Community Organization Tool.doc

This tool allows students to explore the knowledge, values and skills they will bring to a partnership.   Know that students are being exposed to a number of new experiences, ideas and opportunities.  They are growing and developing an identity, and most students will appreciate your feedback.  

Getting Started and Action Planning Tool 

Getting Started and Action Planning Tool.doc

Help students have a clear picture of the work they will be doing.  This tool will help students get off on the right track.  This will lead to more confidence in their work. 

Work Plan 

Work Plan Tool.doc

Have students create a short-term and long-term timeline.  This tool can help students see how even ‘menial’ tasks fit into the larger picture.

Email lincolnfilenecenter@tufts.edu with any questions, comments, suggestions, or additions to the Tool Kit.  Thanks!

 This Tool Kit was designed to compliment the LFC Guide, "Partnering with Communities: A Guide to Getting Involved with Tufts' Partner Communities."  An online version of the guide can be found by clicking here, or a hard copy can be acquired by emailing lincolnfilenecenter@tufts.edu.

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