There’s no thriving University without a vibrant and prosperous community, because we are the community and the community is us.

 

Our fates are intertwined and inextricably linked.

The CCG is the tangible expression of Wingate University's mission --

to be a Lab of Difference Making.​​

Ultimately, the CCG is about engaged, planetary citizenship. It’s about working together in service of the common good.

 

And in this spirit I am passing the torch to a teaming being put together by Wingate Administration. I am excited to work more 'boots' on the ground to help promote vibrant communities. 

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Final Thoughts and Accomplishments:

 

• Designed and managed the operation and growth of the Wingate Farmers Market, one of the only campus-community collaborative and incubator markets in the nation. Four seasons -- 180% increase in attendance in 4 seasons & created entrepreneurship incubator

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• In 18 months, increased campus use of free store by 400% (4500 students) and secured over $90,000 in in-kind donations. Hundreds of pounds of food diverted from landfill

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• Fostered a Knowledge Democracy by launching an online series of white papers -- 34 published since 2020 helping partners track impact and secure grants

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• Designed three community-wide ROOTS summits, each engaging over 100 stakeholders, resulting in actionable recommendations shaping degree and community programs​

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• ​Organized 2023 campus-community day of service, driving a 48% student participation rate in over 50 events involving 14 community stakeholders -- inspiring record breaking donation generation ($380K)

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• Supported over 34 high impact Service Learning and Community Engagement classes involving over 53 stakeholder organizations since August 2022

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• In October 2024, mobilized over 200 athletes from across campus to participate in a walk with over 150 people from within our local IDD community, showing solidarity for those battling breast cancer

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Highlights...

Cultural Leadership Internship Program

Service Learning Fellowship

Weekly Wingate Farmer's Market

Wingate Community Garden

Paws on Pages - Tiny Library

Chalk it up to Love - School Supply Program

MidWeek ReFuel Snack Program

Student Food Security Surveys

High Impact Undergraduate Course Development & Implementation

ROOTS Summits

Conferences, Gatherings and Lyceums

ALIEN - Outdoor Leadership Program

Zen Room - Interfaith Space on Campus

Social Media Internships

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