* Learn about an effective program management

model for multi-site programs.

* Learn about successful program partnership

development and innovative tools and resources.
to help strengthen your own program.

* Gather concrete tools and program resources

* Learn from other workshop participants!

* Discuss key lessons and best practices

(challenges and successes).

* Foster inquiry an dialogue-based learning that

builds on the expertise of the presenter and participants.
learning.

* Facilitate cross-organization networking and

Compact Service Corps AmeriCorps Program Director 7-state regional program

45 participating campuses
80 Coordinators 3,500 annual AmeriCorps Members enrolled

* Name and Program * Number of sites you currently manage * Why are you attending this session?

COMPACT SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM KIT * Member Handbook (all forms: Member Contract, Time logs, documentation, etc.) * Enrollment Packet and Exit Packet * New grant year material * Policies and Procedures (how to guidelines) * Website (resources and technical assistance) * Regular and frequent trainings * Online databases for management

TRAINING AND RESOURCES * Mandatory grant-year kick-off call * Quarterly conference call/webinar trainings * Online tools (manuals) * Annual in-person Coordinator Meeting to share best practices * Annual in-person site visits to all campus partners * Monthly updates with compliance reminders * Staff is readily accessible by phone and email for technical assistance

RECIPROCAL GRANT PARTNERSHIPS * Set up expectation for participation (Memorandum of Understanding and Site Agreement) * Open communication with all sub-grantees * Request annual feedback from Coordinators regarding training needs and improvements to items in the kit * Allow campuses to develop and implement program as it fits within their priorities as long as they are operating within federal guidelines

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) PROCESS * Outlines how campuses can participate (performance measures) * Campuses submit proposals and respond to clarifying questions * Campuses determine number of slots to fill based on the strategic plan they develop * Strengthens campus buy-in because they can articulate why and how they participate * Campus RFPs inform Compact Service Corps Program application submitted to Corporation

KEY LESSONS:

* Compact Service Corps Program Kit * Training and Resources * Reciprocal Grant Partnerships * Request for Proposal (RFP) Process

Report on Key Lessons:

* What was new information? * What were a-ha moments? * What do you plan to implement? * Any questions left unanswered?

Jami Hiyakumoto, Program Director Compact Service Corps AmeriCorps Program Campus Compact of the Mountain West

jhiyakum@regis.edu, (303) 964-5298