Community Service Coordinators

Mission Statement
“Community Service Coordinators aim to set a positive example of leadership and service on Cornell’s campus and the Ithaca community. As a team, we undertake initiatives that bring awareness to issues that affect the Cornell minority community. As individuals, we help local organizations make a positive impact on the Ithaca community.”

September 2006

Overview
The Community Service Coordinator was created as a way to get Cornell students enrolled in OMEA services involved in their environment. Students who are part of this group are paid as part of their federal work-study commitment. More about federal workstudy here

Basic Function
Work with Associate Director of Counseling and Community Outreach at the Office of Minority Educational Affairs to provide supportive service(s) to students and/or Cornell/Ithaca community. Must interact well with diverse populations and have the ability to meet deadlines. Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Some computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities
• Meet regularly with Associate Director of Counseling and Community Outreach (Supervisor)
• Advertise and disseminate flyers for special projects with the approval of Supervisor.
• Be a liaison between students and OMEA in the sharing of information regarding special issues and concerns of the minority community.
• Assist Supervisor in facilitating information and referral services for minority students.
• Work with Supervisor and others to develop, and coordinate special academic and social projects designed to strengthen minority student leadership and enhance student life.
• Perform general administrative duties with the OMEA
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Be expected to perform community service in the Ithaca Community.

How do I join?
Please refer to our work-study program for information on how to become involved with this group. Click Here

In general, because this is student group who collaboratively participate in community service projects and programming on campus, the group interaction is best met when the group numbers remain small. In the past, the group members have totaled between 10-15 students on average.

If you are interested in joining this group, come in to 100 Barnes Hall. Qualifications for this program include:
-must be eligible for OMEA services More Information Here
-must be an undergraduate student at Cornell University
-must have an interest in community service within the Ithaca and Cornell communities
-must have federal work-study funds available

Project Gallery

Community Service Projects

Every semester, the Community Service Coordinator group participates in at least one community service project. These projects can range from involvement with the community to helping out specific areas.

In the past, community service projects have included spending special time with children in program such as GIAC, helping out at soup kitchens, reading poetry during black history month, working with the local Habitat for Humanity organization, and bringing entertainment and companionship to senior residents of Ithaca.

Community Service Projects are a great way to give back to the community and to get a feel for what Ithaca/Cornell has to offer for local organizations. Overall, they are a great way to give a helping hand to those who need it, and play an important and fulfilling role in someone’s life.

Study Breaks
Every semester, the Community Service Coordinator group sponsors at least one study break for the Cornell community.
In the past, study breaks have included bowl-a-thons, mid-night breakfast, and movie watching. These study breaks, usually coordinate with the campus academic calendar.

Programming
Programming is a large part of the Community Service Coordinator role. Students in the group come together and create programs that touch on issues that affect the minority community at Cornell or all over the world. Every semester, the group puts together at least one event. Events are always free and open to the entire Cornell community.

In the past the group has put together programs such as College Survival 101, Self Defense Workshop, The Talented Tenth, Collectivism vs. Individualism, International Shades of Racism, and Why Are You Still Single. Each program has provided the Cornell community with interactive, intellectual, and informative conversations.

Cultural Explosion
Cultural Explosion Celebration serves as a window through which the talents of the diverse student population at Cornell are showcased. Through dance, music, poetry, art, and food.

Every year, the Community Service Coordinators, plan, coordinate, and host this event for the Cornell community. It also serves to highlight and celebrate the hard work the group puts forth through the academic year.

Cultural Explosion 2007