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Adair County Connections Online Resource Directory

Maya Wasserstrom

mew8136@truman.edu

Adair County Connections is online directory of county-specific resources, developed in partnership with the local branch of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Our mission is to make vital information about low-cost and low-income services more readily available and accessible to the local people and residing students. Visit the site at: www.adaircountyconnections.com

The ACC project entails:

  • Designing, building, and developing a WordPress website from scratch
  • Optimize user interface, appearance, and function of website
  • Compiling and entering information from non-profits and organizations in the area to build an extensive database
  • Reaching out and communicating with locals over social media (Facebook) to advertise and determine which resources are most needed or are most difficult to find

Status: In-progress

Level of Outreach: Community and Local

Keywords: Accessibility, Community Services, Local Outreach, Locals, Low-cost, Low-income, and Resource Directory

Adair Humane Society Information & Donation Event

Clara Ollinger

ceo7214@truman.edu

  • Event held on Truman campus for students and Kirksville residents
  • Donations for Adair Humane Society will be collected
  • Speakers will give information about how to adopt animals and how to care for them

Status: Developing

Level of Outreach: Community, Local, and Campus

Keywords: Animal Care, Animals and Pets, Humane Society, Special Event, Veterinary, and Workshop

Boy Scouts of America Continued Training – Small Group Dynamics

Katie Bruton

kab5375@truman.edu

My project was completed at Philmont Scout Ranch, run by the Boy Scouts of America, in Northeastern New Mexico. The purpose of my project was to help the audience of backpacking guides and camp staff be better able to work with their crews to help them develop their group dynamics. The results will show in future crews’ evaluations of their experiences with the staff members, in the staff members’ personal evaluations of their experiences with the crews, and the staff members’ bosses’ observations and evaluations.

Understanding group dynamics is an integral part of staff members’ abilities to help crews have successful and impactful backpacking treks at Philmont.

Status: Completed and/or Self-Sustaining

Level of Outreach: Community, Local, and Global

Keywords: Backpacking, Boy Scouts, Camping, Communication, and Small Group

Environmental Sustainability Committee Member (ESFAC)

Clare Bolesta

ctb6428@truman.edu

Though many Truman students are aware of the climate change issue, Truman still has a long way to go to reduce its carbon footprint. Through the work of ESFAC I hope to see Truman become a leader in renewable energy and in reducing waste on college campuses. Each member of the committee will be responsible for brainstorming and researching environmental projects for Truman. Personally, I would also like to raise awareness among the student body about the urgency of climate change, encouraging them to take initiative to reduce their own carbon footprint as well as send us ideas on how the university can shrink its footprint.

Status: In-progress

Level of Outreach: Campus and Global

Keywords: Activism, Awareness, Climate Change, and Enviornment

First Gen United Peer Mentorship

Caleb Bruemmer

cab2277@truman.edu

First Gen United is a new organization at Truman State University that aims toward supporting first generation college students by providing a network of peers with similar background experiences, relaying pertinent college information, connecting students with resources and information from the varying departments on campus, assisting in the development of life skills, and mentoring first generation (first gen) students. This project will allow for the mentorship program of First Gen United to be developed so that it can continue to provide support for future first generation college students long after I have left Truman. Ideally, I will not only develop the structure for the program, but I will also begin implementing the program and start the mentorship process. As a result of this program, I hope to make all first generation college students at Truman feel more comfortable, at home, and knowledgeable about college life.

Status: In-progress

Level of Outreach: Campus

Keywords: Peer Learning and Peers

Leadership Projects Directory

Maya Wasserstrom, Adele Raquepaw

mew8136@truman.edu

Our project aims to increase communication between cohorts, and open up a means of communication between students and Kirksville citizens by:
  • Compiling an online directory of developing and ongoing Harry S. Truman Leadership Scholar service projects.
  • Developing an outreach to students and locals via social media.
  • Updating our program’s website and online resources so they are more user-friendly.
  • Creating a service project workshop or curriculum that can be presented to first year students.

Status: In-progress

Level of Outreach: Local and Campus

Keywords: Digital Communication, Directory, Website Design, and Workshop

Publicity & Research for the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series

Lillian Brink

lhb5567@truman.edu

The goal of the project was to work with the Kohlenberg Lyceum Committee and specifically my mentor Zac Burden to develop and implement a publicity plan for the series with the goal of establishing a strong media presence, increasing attendance, and implementing a attendance information database. After the four show season, the number of likes on the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series grew by 54%, name recognition grew by 31%, and an average of 822 people attended each show, exceeding my goal of 800. As I am returning to the Kohlenberg Lyceum committee as a student at large next year, I look forward to continuing to publicize the series so that students are fully aware of the incredible performances they have access to.

Status: Completed and/or Self-Sustaining

Level of Outreach: Community, Local, and Campus

Keywords: Collaboration, Performance, Publicity, and Research

Sigma Kappa Webmaster

Kali Post

kcp7613@truman.edu

  • Update Delta Theta website with new photos and flushed out explanations written by the executive council members
  • Organize the Facebook page to be more user friendly
  • Create google drive for all Delta Theta documents to be more accessible
  • Update google calendar when events change or pop up
  • Take more formal photos- at least 3 actual shoots
  • Update to Instagram at least once a week
  • Check Snapchat stories every Friday and Saturday night for risk management reasons
  • Teach new members about social media rules and consequences

Status: In-progress

Level of Outreach: Community and Campus

Keywords: Photo Shoot, Promotion, Social Media, Sorority, and Website Design