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through its undergraduate and graduate programs, it is home to the
through its undergraduate and graduate programs, it is home to the through its undergraduate and graduate programs, it is home to the
The State University of New Jersey. Offering countless degrees College of Arts and Sciences, University College,
Newark
Newark College of Arts and Sciences, University College, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Newark College of Arts and Sciences, University College,
the Graduate School-Newark, Rutgers Business School-Newark and New
through its undergraduate and graduate programs, it is home to the
Brunswick, the School of Law-Newark, the College of Nursing, the AT RUTGERS-NEWARK
the Graduate School-Newark, Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Graduate School-Newark, Rutgers Business School-Newark and New
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Brunswick, the School of Law-Newark, the College of Nursing, the School of
College,
Newark College of Arts and Sciences, UniversityCriminalthe School of Law-Newark, the College of Nursing,and extensive of
Brunswick, Justice, the School of Public Affairs and Administration, the School
Criminal Justice, the School of Public Affairs and Administration, and extensive
Criminal Justice, the School of Public Affairs and Administration, and extensive
research and outreach centers. More than 11,000 students are currently enrolled
Graduate School-Newark, Rutgers Business School-Newark and New
research and outreach centers. More than 11,000 students are currently enrolled
11,500 2010–2012
in a and outreach centers. More graduate degree programs offered at the
researchwide range of undergraduate and than 11,000 students are currently enrolled
in a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered at the
swick, the School of Law-Newark, the College of Nursing,35-acreSchool of the downtown Newark campus. Rutgers-Newark is programs offered at the
in a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degreeranked among the leading
35-acre downtown Newark campus. Rutgers-Newark is ranked among the leading
urban research universities in the northeast, and number one for student diversity,
inal Justice, the School of Public Affairs and Administration, and extensive campus. Rutgers-Newark is ranked among the leading
35-acre downtown Newark
urban research universities in the northeast, and number one for student diversity,
by U.S. News & World Report.
by U.S. News & World Report. urban research universities in the northeast, and number one for student diversity,
rch and outreach centers. More than 11,000 students are currently enrolled
Rutgers University celebrated
by U.S. News & World Report. 100 years of higher education in the city of Newark
Rutgers University celebrated 100 years of higher education in the city of Newark
wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programsinoffered at thethose years, the university has been actively engaged with
2008. For most of
its history, the university has been actively engaged Rutgers
with
in 2008. For most of those years, the university has been actively engaged with University celebrated 100 years of higher education in the city of Newark
the city, working towards the advancement of its citizens and its institutions.
the city, working towards the advancement of its citizens and is ranked
re downtown Newark campus. Rutgers-Newarkits institutions. among the leading in 2008. For most of those years, the university has been actively engaged with
working diversity,
n research universities in the northeast, and number one for student towards theifadvancement ofin promoting a and its institutions.
the city, For more information, or you are interested its citizens partnership with
For more information, or if you are interested in promoting a partnership with the university, please contact us at:
S. News & World Report. us at:
the university, please contact
Rutgers University, Newark
Rutgers-Newark
Rutgers University, Newark Office of University-Community Partnerships
For more information, or if you are interested in promoting a partnership with
Office of University-Community Partnerships 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 203
350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 203 at:
the university, please contact us Newark, NJ 07102
years of higher education in the city of Newark (973) 353-1630 (Phone)
ers University celebrated 100Newark, NJ 07102
Rutgers University, Newark
(973) 353-1630 (Phone) (973) 353-1631 (Fax)
Office of University-Community Partnerships
the university
08. For most of those years,(973) 353-1631 (Fax) has been actively engaged with Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 203
350 Dr. occr@newark.rutgers.edu
oucp@andromeda.rutgers.edu
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Newark, NJ 07102
http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu
ity, working towards the advancement of its citizens and its institutions. (973) 353-1630 (Phone)
(973) 353-1631 (Fax)
occr@newark.rutgers.edu
CONTENTS
Welcome ................................................................................................................ 4
A Message From Chancellor Steven J. Diner • The Office of University-Community Partnerships
Business and Economic Development .............................................................. 6
The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CUEED) • GlassRoots: Into the Community
• Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership • Capacity Building Symposium • Common Ground • Nonprofit Certificate
Program • Nonprofit Consulting Group • MBA Team Consulting Program • Rutgers-Newark Small Business Develop-
ment Center (RNSBDC) • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Children and Families ....................................................................................... 10
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utgers-Newark students, faculty and Abbott Leadership Institute • Baccalaureate Child Welfare Educational Program (BCWEP) • Child Advocacy Clinic
staff have a rich history of engagement (CAC) • Rutgers Domestic Violence Advocacy Project (DVAP) • Social Work Major
with the Greater Newark community that Days of Service ................................................................................................... 12
is as old as the campus itself. Since 2007, Rutgers- Celebrity Reads • Community Service Day • Earth Day • Job Shadow Day • Public Service Day • Read Across America
Newark has formally recognized individuals and Day • Slam Dunk the Junk
organizations for their commitment to developing Humanities and Creative Arts .......................................................................... 14
strong community partnerships with the annual American Studies and Public Humanities • Annual Author Lecture and Book Signing • The Gallery at the John Cotton
Chancellor’s Awards for Community Engagement. Dana Library • The Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa) • Newark Metro: A Web Magazine • The Newark
Mosaic • Paul Robeson Galleries • Writers at Newark High School Program • Writers at Newark Public Library Reading
For more information about the Group • Writers at Newark Reading Series • Writers at Newark High School Contest
Chancellor’s Awards for Community Law, Social Justice and Government ............................................................... 18
Engagement, visit Rutgers-Newark’s Community Law Clinic • Constitutional Litigation Clinic • Environmental Law Clinic • Federal Tax Law Clinic • Fugitive
community engagement site at Safe Surrender (FSS) • Newark City Hall EMPA Program • Special Education Clinic • Street Law Program • Urban Legal
http://www.newark.rutgers.edu/community/. Clinic • Voter Assistance Program
Pre-College Initiatives ...................................................................................... 22
American Chemical Society Project SEED • Future Business Computer Institute • High School Outreach for Chemistry
• Liberty Science Center’s Partners in Science • Newark School Initiative • McNair Academic High School—Advanced
Placement Courses • Quest Scholars • Roselle Afterschool College Readiness Program • RU Ready for Work • Rutgers
Future Scholars • Rutgers Merck Summer Bioethics Institute • Rutgers-Newark Ambassadors Program • Saturday
Academy • Scholars Training and Enrichment Program (STEP) • U.S. History Saturday Academy
Research, Scholarship and Training ................................................................ 27
The Center for Migration and the Global City • Examining Affective and Cognitive Engagement • The Institute on
Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience • The Gustav Heningburg Civic Fellows Program • Marion Thompson
Wright Lecture Series • Teachers As Historians • Institute on Education Law and Policy • Institute of Jazz Studies •
Institute of Jazz Studies Concert Series • Jazz Research Roundtable Series • Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropoli-
tan Studies • Newark Schools Research Collaborative • Rutgers Immigrant Infrastructure Map Project (RIIM) • Rutgers
Memory Disorders Project • The Rutgers-Newark African-American Alzheimer’s Awareness Program • Urban Teacher
Education Program (UTEP)
Service Learning and Volunteerism ................................................................ 33
Citizenship and Service Education (CASE) • Rutgers Business School (RBS) Dean’s Advisory Council • Educational
Opportunity Fund (EOF) Community Service Initiative • America Reads/Counts • Firehouse Fund Program • The
Guardian Fellowship • Internship in Spanish, Portuguese and Lusophone Studies • Energy Service Corps at Rutgers-
Newark • International Urban Leadership Exchange • Student Outreach Council • NJPIRG at Rutgers-Newark
Technology and Natural Sciences .................................................................... 37
Geoscience Scholars Program • Highlands Environmental Research Institute • K-12 STEM Project • Tech Saturdays
A Message From The Office of University-
Welcome
Chancellor Steven J. Diner Community Partnerships
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uring my years as chancellor of Rutgers-New- he Office of University-Community Partnerships at Rutgers-Newark has a
ark, I one
utgers-Newark is have championed this campus’s historic
skyline; in the many courts, law firms dynamic history grounded in principles of education, service, and com-
Cities like
focus on community engagement.institutions located down-
of the nation’s leading and judicial munity building. Founded in 2001, the department originally was created
Newark offer extraordinary opportunities for teach- to provide quality information and customer service to the campus community
urban research universi-
ing, learning and research in town; in medical institutions, researchand to off-campus inquirers and visitors, as well as to provide conference and
the rich array of cultural,
with deep connec-
ties, governmental, business and social agenciesand hospitals; in the ple- event planning expertise to faculty, staff, and community organizations. In 2005,
laboratories and in the
to Newark and the
tionsneighborhoods that surroundthora of civic, not-for-profit agencies the department was named the Office of Campus and Community Relations to
the campus. Urban uni-
versities must be integral parts of their cities. I believe reflect its increasingly prominent role in advancing broader institutional efforts
surrounding metropoli- that serve the people of Newark, Essex
that R-N has succeeded in becoming part “of” Newark, to strengthen ties between Rutgers and Greater Newark.
tan community. Cities provide a rich County
rather than just being “in” Newark. and New Jersey; and much
array of resources for teaching, learning more. We offer faculty extraordinary In 2010, the department was officially renamed the Office of University-
Our relationship with our surrounding community is symbiotic. As an institu-
andof higher learning, and as one of the nation’s topopportunities to tap we
tion
research. At Rutgers-Newark, stu- research universities,
these resources Community Partnerships (OUCP). OUCP maintains its original mandate for
engaging faculty, staff, students, and community partners through three integral
dents combine the best of rigorous class- in their own research and in their teach- campus information and visitor services; conference and event services;
contribute to the community through scholarship that yields practical benefits units:
room education with hands-on experien- ing. issues, and through
to the state’s citizens, through public forums on importantWe also seek to build civic commit- community partnerships and engagement. OUCP is expanding its orga-
and
the university is by
community service by students, faculty and staff. Moreover,in our students a encouraging nizational expertise to include brokering partnerships for faculty community-
tial learning in Newark’s artistic and cul- ment
major Newark employer and developer. But our faculty and students alike also based service learning and research initiatives, as well as developing processes
federal, state,
tural institutions; in thefrom the community, tapping into organizations to provide service
draw educational resources student the city’s wealth
for cataloging activities and outcomes for institution-wide community engage-
county and artistic venues and its corporate,
of cultural andmunicipal government agen- civic and government structures,
to our community. ment initiatives.
cies clustered here; in the major corpora- Newark For instance,
to provide rich learning experiences and research opportunities.is undergoing an extraordinary
our business students bring what they’ve learned in class to the corporate com-
tions that dominate downtown Newark’s revitalization. Rutgers-Newark is both Through strategic staff and student
munity and to aspiring small entrepreneurs through management consulting leadership development, sustainable
an teach and beneficiary
and business development programs; our law students agent Newark school of that revital- community partnerships, and a deep
children about their rights and provide legal servicesization. As we increase the number of commitment to serve Newark and the
to low-income residents
through our law clinics; and our public administration faculty and students as-
students living on campus and attract surrounding region, OUCP will contin-
sist government agencies in improving their productivity. In the process, the
retail to campus buildings, we contri- ue to be a center for innovation in urban
students gain hands-on experience to complement their class work. university-community engagement.
bute to a vibrant downtown neighbor-
of opportunities to make
For students, the urban environment is a treasure trovehood appropriate to a great city.
a difference in the world: tutoring; mentoring; cleaning up the environment; as-
This the sick, the poor
sisting children, families and the elderly; and reaching out to brochure will give you a glimpse
of the they give.
or the homeless. Yet our students get back at least as much as community engagement which
defines this campus and is integral to
Our engagement efforts are getting noticed beyond New Jersey. This fall Wash-
our urban mission.
ington Monthly magazine ranked Rutgers-Newark #18 among all of the research
universities in the nation for our “contributions to the public good.”
Sincerely,
As you read these pages, you will understand why. Steven J. Diner
Chancellor
Steven J. Diner, PhD Steven J. Diner
4 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Chancellor Building Community Together 5
a tourist destination.
Business and
Economic Development
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utgers-Newark plays an active role
in advancing for-profit and nonprofit
entrepreneurship and business acumen
in the community. Small business creation and
sustainability contribute to the economic resur- Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership (IEL)
Working with business and government entities, nonprofit and philan-
gence and vitality of the region. thropic organizations, and with University personnel, the IEL provides
leaders and future leaders with the education, training and critical-
thinking tools needed to make ethical decisions for real-world chal-
The Center for Urban GlassRoots: Into the Community lenges. The Institute’s nonprofit work is dedicated to building our civil
Entrepreneurship and GlassRoots, Inc., has provided glass- society by developing and strengthening leaders, both executive and
Economic Development (CUEED) making and business skills training board, of nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.
CUEED is dedicated to transforming to more than 5,000 Newark area resi-
Newark’s economy and other cities by dents since its founding in 2001. Youth Capacity Building Symposium Nonprofit Certificate Program
providing programs aimed at increas- ages 10 -18 engage in flameworking Annually, IEL—in conjunction This program is designed to cul-
ing the level of entrepreneurial activ- (glass beadmaking), kilnformed glass, with the Prudential Foundation, tivate leadership and manage-
ity in urban areas. CUEED offers the mosaics, and glassblowing. Those Victoria Foundation and others ment skills among current senior
Entrepreneurship Pioneers Initiative who complete the glass courses are of- —sponsors a Capacity Building executives and emerging leaders
which provides first-generation entre- fered business skills training. Rutgers- Symposium to discuss roles and within the nonprofit sector, as
preneurs with training, one-on-one Newark students have volunteered in responsibilities; advocacy and fi- well as those transitioning into
counseling, networking opportunities, numerous capacities, including en- nancial leadership; and advancing the nonprofit sector. Upon com-
and financial guidance. CUEED also trepreneurship training. As an active their own professional develop- pletion of the program, partici-
offers the New Jersey Urban Entre- example of a social entrepreneurship ment as well as fulfilling the pro- pants are awarded a Certificate
preneurship Development Initiative venture, GlassRoots links Rutgers- fessional development goals. of Practitioner and Nonprofit
which establishes a statewide network Newark with the broader Newark Management.
of social entrepreneurs and an urban community on various levels. Common Ground
entrepreneurship program at Rutgers June Bennett Common Ground is a cornerstone Nonprofit Consulting Group
Business School. CUEED is becoming (973) 353-9555 program of IEC. Ten to 12 non- The Nonprofit Consulting Group
a model for other urban universities programs@glassroots.org profit executives meet monthly to provides quality services to
to stimulate local economies through www.glassroots.org discuss and strategize on issues of small and mid-sized nonprofits
research-based, educational, and prac- common concern. in New Jersey at highly competi-
titioner-oriented programming. MBA Team Consulting Program tive rates and fees. Services range
Dr. dt ogilvie The MBA Team Consulting Program Margaret Della from strategic planning to board
(973) 353-5987 brings the knowledge and experience (973) 353-1134 development to marketing and
cueed@business.rutgers.edu of seasoned MBA students to bear on mdella@business.rutgers.edu executive coaching.
www.business.rutgers.edu/cueed
Continued on page 8
6 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Business and Economic Development Business and Economic Development A Campus Without Borders 7
Did You Know ?
With a population of approximately 280,000
Newark is the largest city in the state of New Jersey.
a challenge or problem identified by a fidential technical assistance such as
client company. Students get the op- one-on-one counseling, management
portunity to sharpen their problem- consulting, procurement and mentor-
solving and team-building skills, and ing as well as providing business skills
the sponsoring company receives a de- development training to approximate-
tailed report full of insightful analysis ly 1,200 entrepreneurs to help them
and recommendations. To date, Rut- start and grow their businesses.
gers students have completed more Dr. Tendai Ndoro
than 1,500 projects for a wide range (973) 353-5950
of clients, including Fortune 500 com- rnsbdc@newark.rtugers.edu
panies, privately held firms, not-for- www.rnsbdc.newark.rutgers.edu
profits, state agencies, municipalities
and entrepreneurs. Volunteer Income
Bill McIlroy Tax Assistance (VITA)
(973) 353-1126 In collaboration with Newark Now,
wmcilroy@business.rutgers.edu the Rutgers Business School recruits
volunteers for Newark Now’s VITA
Rutgers-Newark Small Business Program. VITA was developed by the
Development Center (RNSBDC) IRS to provide free tax preparation to
The RNSBDC is one of 11 SBDCs in low-income families and individuals.
New Jersey, an affiliate of the Rutgers Megan Roesch
Business School and a part of the New (973) 353-5122
Jersey Small Business Development mroesch@business.rutgers.edu
Centers network. RNSBDC’s mission Jeremy Guenter
is to grow successful, sustainable small (973) 624-3733
businesses. Each year RNSBDC serves jguenter@newarknow.org
about 600 small businesses with con- www.newarknow.org/fec.html
8 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Business and Economic Development Business and Economic Development Building Community Together 9
Did You Know ?
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Rutgers-Newark is one of the first U.S. colleges and universities
Children and Families designated to the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education’s
Community Engagement Classification.
utgers-Newark is committed to working with
residents and community-based organiza-
has a particular service emphasis on rounding communities. Juniors must
abused and neglected children who complete 100 hours during the spring
tions to develop strategies that improve the
are in foster care, many of whom have semester; seniors must complete
disabilities, and children involved in 420 hours during the fall and spring
welfare of children and families. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI,
cases who need therapeutic and medi-
semesters.
Dr. Phylis J. Peterman
cal interventions. CAC students also (973) 353-5841
Abbott Leadership Institute Selected students complete a special- assist kinship caregivers in meeting ppetermn@andromeda.rutgers.edu
The mission of the Abbott Leader- ized internship with the Division of the legal, financial and educational
ship Institute is to empower parents, Youth and Family Services (DYFS). The needs of the children in their care.
students, educators and community program’s mission is to help fulfill the Randi Mandelbaum
advocates of Newark Public Schools state’s goal of employing more profes- (973) 353-3196
with information and knowledge of sional social workers to meet its man- rmandelbaum@kinoy.rutgers.edu
effective methods for education advo- date to protect and support children
cacy and family engagement. Through and families. Students receive tuition Rutgers Domestic Violence
Saturday classes, community events, and a stipend upon completion of their Advocacy Project (DVAP)
advocacy projects, the incorporation internship. They must fulfill a two-year Since January 2001, DVAP has been
of video technology and a Youth Me- employment obligation with DYFS. providing direct legal advocacy to
dia Symposium, the Institute has been Dr. Phylis J. Peterman domestic violence victims in Essex
able to offer a consistent mix of edu- (973) 353-5841 County. Law students provide vic-
cational activities to its constituency ppetermn@andromeda.rutgers.edu tims of domestic violence legal as-
of more than 1,500 parents, students sistance with obtaining temporary
and professional educators, which Child Advocacy Clinic (CAC) and final restraining orders. Addi-
propels them into advocacy for school CAC students engage in a variety of tionally, law students volunteer in
reform. For those who cannot attend activities including direct advocacy, the newly established Family Justice
the Saturday classes, workshops are of- community education and outreach, Center, where they assist with client
fered at Newark Public Schools, part- and policy and program development. intake. Finally, DVAP volunteers work
nering community organizations and The CAC also works collaboratively with area high schools and middle
churches throughout the year. with students and faculty from the schools to conduct information
Junius W. Williams, Esq. other clinical programs at the Rutgers sessions on teen dating violence.
(973) 353-3560 School of Law and other professional Jessica Kitson
www.abbottleadership.org schools at Rutgers and with profes- (973) 353-3079
sionals in the community to fulfill its jkitson@kinoy.rutgers.edu
Baccalaureate Child Welfare mission. Students primarily provide
Educational Program (BCWEP) individual representation to children Social Work Major
The BCWEP is a partnership with the and/or families in court hearings and Social work majors fulfill supervised
NJ Office of Children’s Services and trials, in administrative hearings, and internships with a variety of social
the Rutgers Social Work Department. in mediation conferences. The CAC service agencies in Newark and sur-
10 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Children and Families Children and Families A Campus Without Borders 11
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Days of Service
ncreasingly, schools and departments at Rutgers-
Newark have designated specific days when facul-
ty, staff and students work with community partner
organizations to plant trees, promote literacy in schools
and clear away litter from surrounding neighborhoods. Job Shadow Day Read Across America Day
This is yet another way that Rutgers-Newark is institu- Job Shadow Day is an academically Read Across America Day is the Na-
motivating and educational activity tional Education Association’s annual
tionalizing a culture of community engagement. dedicated to giving Newark youth an reading celebration that takes place
up-close look at the world of work. Stu- each year on or near March 2, the
dents ‘shadow’ a workplace mentor as birthday of legendary children’s book
Celebrity Reads he or she goes through a ‘normal’ day author, Dr. Seuss. On this day, student
In partnership with the Newark Litera- Food Bank is the largest warehouse of on the job. The goal is to assist students and staff volunteers read to children at
cy Campaign, the Office of University- its kind in the state. Volunteers help to with understanding how the skills they the Newark Pre-School Council Cen-
Community Partnerships annually package food items for delivery to ser- currently are learning in school relate ter and the Ecole Toussaint Louverture
recruits faculty, staff and students to vice agencies and programs that feed to a workplace environment. Elementary School in East Orange.
participate in the Celebrity Reads proj- the needy within the region. Office of University-Community Office of University-Community
ect at the Burnett Street School (PK-8), Office of University-Community Partnerships Partnerships
and the Ecole Toussaint Louverture Partnerships (973) 353-1630 (973) 353-1630
Elementary School in East Orange. (973) 353-1630 http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu/
Volunteers read to students and speak http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu/
with them about the importance of lit- Public Service Day Slam Dunk the Junk
eracy, achievement and education. Earth Day Public Service Day is designed to engage In this citywide project to clean up
Office of University-Community Rutgers-Newark’s observance of Earth all Rutgers-Newark undergraduate stu- neighborhoods, the Rutgers contingent
Partnerships Day involves an array of activities dents in community volunteerism with works in a nine-block area, from Mar-
(973) 353-1630 that promote environmental educa- public sector agencies and non-profit tin Luther King Boulevard to Norfolk
http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu/ tion both on and off campus. Held in community service organizations within Street. Individual volunteers and mem-
partnership with the Greater Newark Newark. After spending a day with as- bers of various campus organizations
Community Service Day Conservancy, students, faculty, staff, signed organizations, students have the remove debris and trash from that
Sponsored by the Office of University- alumni and friends of Rutgers Univer- opportunity to develop long-term vol- neighborhood.
Community Partnerships, this initia- sity actively enhance the beauty of the unteer commitments based on their Office of University-Community
tive addresses hunger by lending as- City of Newark and the campus while individual interests. Partnerships
sistance to needy families during the learning environmental stewardship. Sharon Stroye (973) 353-1630
holiday season. Students and staff vol- Office of Communications (973) 353-3710 http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu/
unteer at the Community Food Bank of (973) 353-5262 shockada@andromeda.rutgers.edu
New Jersey in Hillside, N J. The Hillside www.newark.rutgers.edu/earthday/ http://spaa.newark.rutgers.edu/
12 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Days of Service Days of Service Building Community Together 13
Humanities
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and Creative Arts free and open to the public.
Ann Watkins
zine founded by Journalism and Media
Studies Professor Robert W. Snyder,
(973) 353-3809 covers Newark, North Jersey and New
magination, creativity, and critical thought enrich ann.watkins@rutgers.edu York. The Newark Metro explores the
untold stories of our region through
people’s understanding of the world. Rutgers- The Hoboken Dual Language
Charter School (HoLa)
reports, reviews, literary journalism,
photo essays, poetry, short stories, au-
Newark supports opportunities for cultivating Affiliated with the Classical & Modern dio plays and video documentaries.
Languages & Literature Department, Robin Gaby Fisher
such understanding among its students and throughout the HoLa welcomed 132 K-2 students (973) 353-3727
to its free, full-time Spanish-English rofisher@andromeda.rutgers.edu
the Greater Newark metropolitan area with programs dual language elementary school in www.newarkmetro.rutgers.edu
for all ages in the creative, visual and performing arts.
September 2010. Rutgers students flu-
ent in Spanish serve as interns with The Newark Mosaic
Rutgers faculty who oversee the pro- The Newark Mosaic combines new
gram. Rutgers students receive credit media technologies with documen-
American Studies and Annual Author Lecture within the department. tary production to create a dynamic
Public Humanities and Book Signing Jennifer Austin portrayal of life in Newark. In 2010, 30
Students and faculty in the Graduate In late September, Dana Library hosts (973) 353-1858 original short-form video documenta-
Program in American Studies work with a lecture by an author of interest to jbaustin@andromeda.rutgers.edu ries will be created featuring Newark-
a wide range of civic organizations and the city or the campus. Copies of the www.holahoboken.org based initiatives involving arts, busi-
institutions in fulfilling its commitment author’s book are available for pur- ness, historic, civic and educational
to engaging questions that arise from chase and autographing. The late af- Newark Metro: A Web Magazine perspectives. The Newark Mosaic dis-
the problems of public life and sharing ternoon/early evening program is free The Newark Metro, a web-based maga- tributes documentaries through its
scholarship with communities beyond and open to the public.
the university. Faculty members work Ann Watkins
with museum staff to develop work- (973) 353-3809
shops that advance teacher training at ann.watkins@rutgers.edu
all levels and to offer public discussions
of American culture and history. Faculty The Gallery at the
members also lecture at museum events John Cotton Dana Library
for scholars and the public and advise Fine arts exhibits take place in the
filmmakers and other museum staff. Library’s Gallery, a premier display
Graduate students in the program work space located on the fourth floor of
as interns at museums, galleries, film the building. The featured artists who
production companies and civic insti- work in varied media are usually
tutions. Both students and faculty col- based in the Greater Newark area.
laborate with community organizations Programs accompany the exhibits
on oral history projects. where the artist and others discuss
Robert W. Snyder the creative endeavor. Viewing the
(973) 353-1886 exhibits may take place during the Li-
rwsnyder@andromeda.rutgers.edu brary’s open hours. All programs are
14 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Humanities and Creative Arts Humanities and Creative Arts A Campus Without Borders 15
Did You Know ?
Rutgers University is a member of Campus Compact, a coalition of more than
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program In Creative Writing
1,100 colleges and universities committed to promoting community service, Writers at Newark Series
civic engagement, and service learning in higher education.
Writers at Newark High School Program
The Writers at Newark High School program provides English teachers
multi-media web site, integrating so- Paul Robeson Galleries at local high schools with excerpts of the works of nationally known po-
cial media channels and aggregating The Paul Robeson Galleries consists of ets, novelists, short story and nonfiction writers from the Reading Series.
video content from diverse Newark five exhibition spaces that offer a multi- Teachers can elect to enrich their language arts curriculum by introducing
producers who - through communi- dimensional educational outreach pro- their students to the work of contemporary writers who speak to the con-
ty-based screenings, discussions and grams bringing arts, arts education and cerns of urban youth and by teaching them how to be a respectful, atten-
workshops - are encouraged to create arts therapy to communities and audi- tive audience. Students have the opportunity to hear these writers present
their own multimedia content and ences that do not have ready access to the their work and to participate in discussions.
share their city’s stories. In addition, arts locally and throughout the state.
the project’s video collection will be Anonda Bell Writers at Newark Public Library and the local community by pro-
compiled for television broadcast. (973) 353-1609 Reading Group viding a dynamic forum for mem-
Leo Aristimuño anonda@andromeda.rutgers.edu The Reading Group, which is co- bers of both groups to hear from
(973) 353-1184 sponsored by the Newark Public and interact with writers. Readings
aristim@andromeda.rutgers.edu Library and the Essex County Lo- are held on a regular basis and are
www.newarkmosaic.com cal Arts Grants, is an affiliate of free and open to the public.
the Writers at Newark Reading
Series. Comprised of members of Writers at Newark High School
the Newark community, the Read- Contest
ing Group discusses the texts of As part of the Writers at Newark
authors in the Writers at Newark High School Program, the Rut-
Reading Series and then provides gers-Newark MFA Program holds
the opportunity to hear the author an annual high school contest
read and to ask questions. to recognize excellence in origi-
nal works of fiction, poetry, and
Writers at Newark Reading expository writing created by lo-
Series cal Newark students from North
The Writers at Newark Reading Se- Star Academy, Arts High, Central
ries usually features two prominent High, St. Benedict’s Prep, and St.
writers whose diverse voices reflect Francis Prep. Their English teach-
the “Real Lives, Real Stories” theme ers submit the entries and the
of the MFA program. It acts as a contest is judged by MFA students
bridge between Rutgers-Newark and faculty.
Amy Ortiz
(973) 353-1107
rnmfa@andromeda.rutgers.edu
16 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Humanities and Creative Arts Humanities and Creative Arts Building Community Together 17
P nities or causes using faculty scholars and talented students who
The Rutgers School of Public Affairs
bring expertise in litigation, legislation, education, immigration, mediation, commercial
and community law. and Administration (SPAA) is world-
rholmes@kinoy.rutgers.edu
CONSTITUTION LITIGATION CLINIC
Since its founding in 1970, the
Constitutional Litigation Clinic has
renowned for its work in assessing and worked on cutting-edge constitutional
reform including a remarkable array of
landmark civil rights and international
improving government performance.
Law, Social Justice
human rights cases.
SPAA is playing the lead role in build- Penny Venetis
P
(973) 353-5687
ing the administrative capacity of the
and Government
penny@kinoy.rutgers.edu
city of Newark and of its municipal FEDERAL TAX CLINIC
The Federal Tax Clinic represents low-
council, through an Executive Masters income taxpayers involved in controver-
sies with the IRS who would otherwise
in Public Administration (EMPA) pro- be unable to receive the benefit of legal
romoting social justice continues to be a prom-
representation. Clients are represented
gram at City Hall. at audits, at negotiations with IRS
Appeals and Collections Hearings, and
in cases before the U.S. Tax Court.
inent feature of Rutgers-Newark’s work in
Sandy Freund
Robert Shick 15
(973) 353-1685
Law and Social Justice Community Partnerships
sfreund@andromeda.rutgers.edu
(973) 353-5336
Environmental Law Clinic Sandy Freund
the community. Through the School of Law-
16 Civic Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Law and Social Justice
rshick@andromeda.rutgers.edu
The Rutgers Environmental Law Clinic (973) 353-1685
serves two vital and interdependent sfreund@andromeda.rutgers.edu
Newark, the university provides legal representation functions: providing an opportunity http://law.newark.rutgers.edu/clinics/
for the underrepresented through an esteemed cadre
for law students to practice environ- federal-tax-law-clinic
mental advocacy and serving New
of scholars and students who are knowledgeable and Jersey’s environmental community
12 Civic Engagement at Rutgers-Newark
through trial and appellate litigation,
Fugitive Safe Surrender (FSS)
University event planned and
FSS is an annual and City Government Partnerships
committed to advocating for those who have difficulty administrative advocacy, and policy
development. The Clinic has a long
implemented by the Rutgers-Newark
School of Criminal Justice and the Po-
advocating for themselves. history of successfully representing lice Institute in collaboration with the
environmental organizations and citi- State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney
zen groups on environmental issues General, the judiciary, local law enforce-
Community Law Clinic Constitutional Litigation Clinic vital to New Jersey. ment agencies, and the faith-based com-
The Community Law Clinic provides Since its founding in 1970, the Consti- Steve Gold munity. FSS enables individuals who are
corporate, transactional and intellec- tutional Litigation Clinic has worked (973) 353-3177 hiding from the law to turn themselves
tual property attorney services to New on cutting-edge constitutional reform. sgold@kinoy.rutgers.edu in at a neutral location. While individu-
Jersey non-profit corporations, start-up Through the Clinic, students have not als are not given amnesty, those who turn
for-profit businesses, charter schools only learned the law, they have made Federal Tax Law Clinic themselves in receive favorable consider-
and individuals such as authors and the law by litigating a remarkable ar- The Federal Tax Clinic provides stu- ation from the courts, typically resulting
inventors. The Clinic’s primary focus is ray of landmark civil rights and in- dents with the opportunity to repre- in probation or reduced fines.
on businesses and organizations that ternational human rights cases. The sent low-income taxpayers who are Lori Scott-Pickens
provide services to and opportunities Clinic’s extensive docket has included involved in controversies with the (973) 353-3403
for poor and low-income people in the the nation’s first suits against police IRS and would otherwise be unable lpickens@andromeda.rutgers.edu
City of Newark and nearby urban areas. surveillance of political activists; law- to receive the benefit of legal repre- http://www.fssnj.com/index.html
The Clinic also strives to advance social suits to implement affirmative action sentation. Students represent clients
change and social justice by represent- programs and to enforce affordable at audits, negotiate with IRS Appeals Newark City Hall Executive Masters
ing resident groups and community housing laws; protection of immi- and Collections, and actually litigate in Public Administration (EMPA)
development corporations regarding grants’ rights; and suits against the cases in the U.S. Tax Court. Experi- Program
urban redevelopment planning. state police for unreasonable searches enced tax practitioners contribute The Rutgers School of Public Affairs
Robert C. Holmes of motorists on New Jersey highways. their time on a pro bono basis, pro- and Administration (SPAA) conducts
(973) 353-3196 Frank Askin viding presentations on interviewing assessments and helps to improve
rholmes@kinoy.rutgers.edu (973) 353-5687 and counseling, ethics, tax deficien- government performance. SPAA is
www.law.newark.rutgers.edu/clinics/ pennyv@kinoy.rutgers.edu cies, appellate practice, IRS collec- playing a leading role in building the
community-law-clinic http://law.newark.rutgers.edu/clinics/ tion procedures, civil tax penalties administrative capacity of the City of
constitutional-litigation-clinic and criminal tax prosecution. Newark and of its municipal council,
18 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Law, Social Justice and Government Law, Social Justice and Government A Campus Without Borders 19
through an EMP program for Newark Alycia Guichard
City Hall staff. (973) 353-3160
Robert Shick streetlaw@kinoy.rutgers.edu
(973) 353-5336 www.law.newark.rutgers.edu/public-
rshick@newark.rutgers.edu service/street-law
spaa.newark.rutgers.edu/home/
programs/cityhallmpa Urban Legal Clinic (ULC)
ULC provides representation to low-
Special Education Clinic income persons with legal problems
The Special Education Clinic provides that are caused or exacerbated by urban
free legal services to indigent parents poverty. The ULC now maintains both
of children with disabilities seeking to a criminal defense section and civil
obtain appropriate educational and/or section. The ULC’s criminal defense
early intervention services. The Clinic section represents clients charged with
seeks to educate parents, school per- minor criminal offenses. The ULC’s
sonnel and others involved in the lives civil section handles a wide variety
of children about their mutual rights of civil cases, primarily in the area of
and responsibilities through training housing law (e.g., defending eviction
and workshops. Cases may range in actions), family law (e.g., divorces, do-
difficulty from ensuring that children mestic violence), consumer law (e.g.,
obtain appropriate services to which real estate and purchase frauds), and
they are entitled (e.g., speech and social security disability law.
language therapy) to successful place- Jack Feinstein
ment of severely disabled children in (973) 353-5576
out-of-state residential programs. jfeinstein@kinoy.rutgers.edu
Esther Canty-Barnes www.law.newark.rutgers.edu/clinics/
(973) 353-3196 urban-legal
ecanty-barnes@kinoy.rutgers.edu
www.law.newark.rutgers.edu/clinics/ Voter Assistance Program
special-education-clinic This program is carried out by Rutgers
law students for every general election
Street Law Program in cooperation with the Essex County
Rutgers law students teach youth from Commissioner of Registrations. Stu-
Newark and surrounding urban areas dents are trained to represent - before
about legal issues that affect their ev- Election Day Judges at the County
eryday lives. The goal is to educate and courthouse - persons who need orders
empower youth by providing a better to vote from a judge and persons who
understanding of the law and teaching believe they are entitled to vote but
them to think critically and to com- have been turned away at the polling
municate effectively. To that end, each place. The students interview the ap-
week the law students present lessons plicants and then take them before a
on topics such as lease agreements, judge to seek an order to vote.
tenants’ rights, criminal law, work- Frank Askin
place discrimination, credit/consumer (973) 353-3239
law and citizen advocacy. faskin@kinoy.rutgers.edu
20 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Law, Social Justice and Government Law, Social Justice and Government Building Community Together 21
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Pre-College Initiatives
utgers-Newark has initiated and established
partnerships to offer an array of academic and
experiential learning programs that provide a
pipeline to higher education for urban youth.
American Chemical Society provide hands-on laboratory experi-
Project SEED ments for junior and senior AP chem-
The American Chemical Society’s Proj- istry students primarily from McNair
ect SEED provides summer stipends Academic High School in Jersey City. Newark School Initiative (NSI) by providing college-level advanced
for high school students doing re- Frieder Jaekle NSI is a joint project between Rut- placement courses. The program also
search in academic or industrial labs. (973) 353-5064 gers-Newark and the Newark Public introduces students to the format and
Students must come from low-income fjaekle@andromeda.rutgers.edu Schools to increase interest in and academic style of college study.
families and parents must submit tax knowledge about college for Newark John Gunkel
information to the national American Liberty Science Center’s youth. It offers a series of interactions (973) 353-5213
Chemical Society office for their chil- Partners in Science with the campus for Newark students jgunkel@andromeda.rutgers.edu
dren to qualify. Liberty Science Center’s Partners in and district staff. Special events are
W. Phillip Huskey Science program has provided an designed for students to receive in- Quest Scholars: A Rutgers
(973) 353-5741 intensive, eight-week summer expe- formation about college, meet college University-Newark Consortium
huskey@newark.rutgers.edu rience for high school juniors and students, learn about academic and for Pre-College Education in
seniors for over two decades. The pro- student life, and receive information Greater Newark program
Future Business Computer Institute gram pairs students with mentors in about applying to Rutgers University. Quest Scholars, a Rutgers University-
(FBCI) science, health, and technical fields Office of University-Community Newark Consortium program, has sev-
FBCI is a two-week summer program and challenges them to participate in Partnerships eral functions. It provides career tracks
designed to train Newark area high ongoing research and independent (973) 353-1630 in science, business, and pre-law for
school students in the growing indus- projects. Students are exposed to cur- http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu 8th, 9th, and 10th grade public school
try of computer technology. rent questions driving scientific dis- students from Newark, Irvington and
Office of University-Community covery in real laboratory settings. Ad- McNair Academic High School— East Orange throughout the calendar
Partnerships ditionally, they develop a network of Advanced Placement Courses year: 10 Saturdays in the fall semester;
(973) 353-1630 advisors and lifelong connections that Rutgers-Newark Faculty of Arts and 10 Saturdays in the spring semester;
http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu can help them identify and focus their Sciences-in partnership with McNair and six weeks during the summer. Ad-
career goals. Academic High School in Jersey City- ditionally, during the academic year,
High School Outreach for Chemistry Bart Krekelberg runs an off-campus instructional tele- the program provides workshops in
Faculty members from the Chemistry (973) 353-3602 vision academic program designed to grade appropriate mathematics and
department present their research and bart@rutgers.edu enrich the high school’s curriculum humanities (integrated history and
22 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Pre-College Initiatives Pre-College Initiatives A Campus Without Borders 23
Language Arts). Students in the 11th pre-college activities on the Rutgers- Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) human genome project and genetic
and 12th grades who have been mem- Newark campus. RFS is housed within the Academic enhancements. The program gives
bers of the Consortium are eligible to Office of University-Community Foundations Center and introduces students a taste of university life and
enroll in academic year Saturday SAT Partnerships first-generation, low-income, academ- provides opportunities for careers in
and College Placement workshops. (973) 353-1630 ically talented middle-school students law, medicine, scientific research, pub-
Academic Foundations Center http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu from the City of Newark to the prom- lic policy analysis and teaching. There
(973) 353-3574 ise and opportunities of a college edu- are daily critical thinking and writing
www.afc.rutgers.edu RU Ready for Work cation. The program has multiple-year workshops to enhance writing and
RU Ready for Work is a career-readiness components, each building on the thinking skills. Highly motivated stu-
Roselle Afterschool College preparation program for students at foundation of the previous year. Prior dents from high schools in the Greater
Readiness Program West Side High School and Arts High to beginning 8th grade, Rutgers Future Newark area are encouraged to apply.
This program is a partnership be- School in Newark. The program is de- Scholars become part of a unique pre- Dr. Jeff Buechner
tween the Office of University-Com- signed to help students graduate from college culture of university program- (973) 353-5498
munity Partnerships, the Borough high school, move to college or trade ming, events, academic support and http:/andromedarutgersedu/~bioethic
of Roselle’s Office of the Mayor, and school, and develop skill sets required mentoring.RFS runs from 6th through
Abraham Clark High School. The for high demand careers. Some fea- 12th grades. Students who successfully Rutgers-Newark Ambassadors
program assists high school students tures of the program include career complete the program and are admit- Program
with college and career preparation exploration, individual counseling and ted to Rutgers receive a 4-year tuition The Rutgers-Newark Ambassadors
through personal skills develop- tutoring, mentoring, and entrepreneur- scholarship funded through a range of Program is an ongoing initiative to re-
ment and academic/career planning ial development opportunities. grants and donations. cruit and enroll students from Newark
workshops; career assemblies that Office of University-Community Academic Foundations Center public high schools. Through the pro-
address how to prepare for college Partnerships (973) 353-3574 gram, Ambassadors — who are Rut-
and careers; SAT preparation classes; (973) 353-1630 www.afc.rutgers.edu gers-Newark undergraduate students
and both summer and academic year http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu — visit each of the Newark public high
Rutgers Merck Summer schools several times a year to speak to
Bioethics Institute juniors and seniors about the college
In partnership with the Rutgers Busi- application process, financial aid, and
ness School’s Institute for Ethical scholarships. The Ambassadors also
Leadership, the Department of Phi- highlight campus life, academics and
losophy and the Office of University- their personal experiences at Rutgers.
Community Partnerships, the Rutgers Office of University-Community
Merck Summer Bioethics Institute is Partnerships
an annual residential summer enrich- (973) 353-1630
ment program that introduces high http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu
school students to some of the most
important issues in bioethics that Saturday Academy
confront contemporary society. The The Saturday Academy is a two-year
Institute has examined ethical issues SAT review program open to 11th and
in nanotechnology, the neurosciences, 12th grade Newark Public School
epidemiology, synthetic biology, the students, as well as to students who
24 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Pre-College Initiatives Pre-College Initiatives Building Community Together 25
Did You Know ?
Since 1997, U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” has Research, Scholarship
R
consistently ranked Rutgers-Newark #1 in student diversity. and Training
attend public schools in East Orange,
Irvington, and Newark. Academy staff
they start college. Studies are comple-
mented by participation in recreational
utgers-Newark houses an array of institutes
assists students with honing criti- activities and field trips to the sponsors’ and research-based programs with diverse
cal thinking and test-taking skills in corporate offices.
writing, reading, vocabulary usage, Dr. dt ogilvie emphases ranging from cultural studies to
and mathematical functions. In the (973) 353-5987
spring semester, 12th grade students dt@business.rutgers.edu urban issues, from health to jazz. These collaborative
entities engage scholars and community stakeholders
can attend workshops that will pre- www.business.rutgers.edu/STEP
pare them to sit for college placement
in creating and advancing knowledge that addresses
tests, and in note-taking, time man- U.S. History Saturday Academy
agement, and essay writing. The U.S. History Saturday Academy is
Academic Foundations Center
(973) 353-3574
funded by and in partnership with the
Gilder Lehrman Institute of Ameri-
critical issues for the benefit of broader society.
www.afc.rutgers.edu can History. A six-week session for
Newark-area high school students is
Scholars Training and Enrichment offered in both the fall and spring se- The Center for Migration and Examining Affective and Cognitive
Program (STEP) mesters. Students take one or two of the Global City (CMGC) Engagement in the Middle School
STEP seeks to enhance the success of five classes offered. Each class intro- CMGC serves as an incubator for Mathematics Classroom
racial and ethnic minority high school duces participants to primary sources, multi-disciplinary scholarship, in- Sponsored by the National Science
graduates towards attaining a Rutgers historical analysis, group discussion novative pedagogy, and civic engage- Foundation, this project takes place in
Business School undergraduate degree. format and other important topics in ment that addresses both the global middle school classrooms, primarily sit-
The STEP Scholars spend six weeks on the study of history. and local dimensions of migration. uated in low-income, urban New Jersey
the Newark campus and attend a vari- Laura Troiano CMGC fosters the development of school districts. It is designed to deep-
ety of business courses and study skills (973) 353-3905 educational resources, curriculum en our understanding of when, how,
seminars during the summer before ltroiano@andromeda.rutgers.edu and public programming that con- and why middle school mathematics
tribute to a better understanding of students engage deeply in conceptu-
the process and effects of contem- ally challenging mathematics, and the
porary migration and its historical impact this has on their mathematical
roots. CMGC focuses on how global learning and understanding. The proj-
migration has influenced and will ect connects with ongoing research on
continue to influence the Newark the professional development of math-
region, in particular, and the state ematics teachers, as well as research on
of New Jersey, in general. cognitive processes in students’ math-
Timothy Raphael ematical learning and problem solving.
(973) 353-5657 The project seeks to address the pressing
traphael@andromeda.rutgers.edu national priority of strengthening stu-
dents’ mathematical achievement.
Roberta Schorr
(973) 353-3525
schorr@rci.rutgers.edu
26 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Pre-College Initiatives Research, Scholarship and Training A Campus Without Borders 27
Marion Thompson Wright Teachers As Historians
Lecture Series The Institute on Ethnicity, Culture
The annual Marion Thompson and the Modern Experience has
Wright Lecture Series is co-spon- partnered with the Newark Public
sored by the Institute on Ethnicity, School District to provide the pro-
Culture and the Modern Experience fessional development component
and the New Jersey Historical Com- of a three-year, U.S. Department of
mission. The Lecture Series has Education sponsored grant, “Teach-
drawn thousands of citizens to Rut- ing American History.” Rutgers
gers-Newark in observance of Black faculty offer classes to 75 teachers
History Month in New Jersey since during both the fall and spring se-
The Institute on Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience 1981. This free event is a commu- mesters. The grant also supports a
The Institute on Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience is cele- nity-based ritual in public schol- ‘visiting’ Rutgers historian during
brating its second decade as an interdisciplinary academic program at arship that brings to the univer- the NJ Historical Society’s Annual
Rutgers-Newark that serves the Greater Newark metropolitan region. It sity some of the nation’s foremost Summer Institute. The visiting his-
offers the community-at-large an array of lectures, symposia, film, per- scholars and humanists conversant torian provides instruction on his-
formances, exhibitions, and other programs that enhance public under- with African-American and African torical research skills, with a par-
standing of urban life, the social construction of difference, race relations, history and culture. It has become ticular focus on Newark.
local history, urban youth culture and education. Through its numerous one of the nation’s oldest and most
programmatic partnerships, the Institute provides essential context for Dr. Clement Price
prestigious events of its kind.
the good work of public institutions, among them the Newark Public (973) 353-5414
Schools; the Newark Public Library; the Newark Museum; the New Jersey caprice@andromeda.rutgers.edu
Performing Arts Center; Boys and Girls Club of Newark; WBGO; Public http://ethnicity.rutgers.edu
Radio, Newark; New Jersey Network; the New Jersey Historical Society;
the American Jewish Committee, the National Park Service; and the New Health Risk Reduction Behavior for interdisciplinary research and in-
Jersey State Police. Such partnerships bridge the collegiate/community The College of Nursing, through novative thinking on education policy.
divide, fostering mutual learning and productive public service. grants from the Healthcare Foun- Issues affecting New Jersey’s urban stu-
dation and National Institutes of dents and educators are the Institute’s
The Gustav Heningburg Civic Fellows Program Health, has created an innovative primary focus, but those issues are best
The Gustav Henningburg Civic Fellows Program is an ongoing partner- research project aimed at addressing addressed within the context of the
ship of local and nationally known` scholars collaborating with estab- the dangers of unprotected sex and state’s diversity. In collaboration with
lished civic leaders in the Greater Newark area. Through a series of col- reducing HIV/AIDS among young the New Jersey Department of Educa-
loquia, the Henningburg Fellows explore new ways to address an array urban women. The project promotes tion, the Newark Public Schools, the
of challenges and opportunities in the region and to expand significantly messages through the use of soap op- New Jersey Principals and Supervisors
public involvement in Greater Newark’s renewal. This program was ini- eras that are written, filmed and dis- Association, New Jersey Boards Asso-
tiated to honor the life and legacy of Gustav Henningburg, a gifted civic tributed via cellphone videos. ciation and other organizations, the
leader who effectively brokered for increased opportunities, especially Rachel Jones, PhD, RN, FAAN Institute works on a number of proj-
for Newark residents, with politicians and corporate leaders. 973-353-3838 ects such as studying state takeover of
Dr. Clement Price racjones@rutgers.edu local school districts, school choice,
(973) 353-5414 www.stophiv.newark.rutgers.edu and the new state school district ac-
caprice@andromeda.rutgers.edu countability system.
http://ethnicity.rutgers.edu continued on next page Institute on Education Law & Policy Paul Tractenberg
The Institute on Education Law and (973) 353-5433
Policy is New Jersey’s premier center www.ielp.rutgers.edu
28 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Research, Scholarship and Training Research, Scholarship and Training Building Community Together 29
Did You Know ?
Newark is recognized as the third
Institute of Jazz Studies oldest city in the United States.
The Institute of Jazz Studies is the largest and most comprehensive jazz
archive and research facility in the world. It was founded in 1952 by Mar-
shall Stearns, a pioneering jazz scholar. The Institute is used by students Newark Schools Research provide research findings that support
from Rutgers and other institutions, teachers, scholars, authors, indepen- Collaborative (NSRC) a variety of social justice-based initia-
dent researchers, musicians, the media, record companies, and libraries, NSRC is a collaborative project of the tives in Newark related to the reduc-
as well as other archives and arts agencies. The Institute develops outreach Newark Public Schools (NPS) and tion of economic, social and educa-
activities such as the American Jazz Hall of Fame, conferences and semi- Rutgers-Newark. NSRC aims to achieve tional achievement gaps.
nars, the “Jazz from the Archives” broadcast series on Newark-based jazz several key objectives that will enhance Alan Sadovnik
radio station WBGO, relations with the New Jersey Jazz Society, displays the capacity for educational reform in (973) 353-3882
and exhibits, and other endeavors as deemed appropriate. Newark. These key objectives include http://ielp.rutgers.edu
conducting independent, objective,
Institute of Jazz Studies Jazz Research Roundtable Series rigorous and high-quality research on Rutgers Immigrant Infrastructure
Concert Series For the past 15 years, hundreds of the NPS and public charter schools in Map Project (RIIM)
The Institute sponsors a concert community members have attended Newark; establishing a large scale data RIIM is a multi-stage, interdisciplinary
series of four live performances the monthly Jazz Research Round- warehouse that will be available to re- research project that involves faculty
organized around a theme during tables, a series presented by the In- searchers, locally and nationally; cre- and students from across all three Rut-
each academic year. The concerts stitute of Jazz Studies from October ating a collaborative research culture gers campuses in building an invento-
feature artists whose musical con- through May. The programs feature among key stakeholders; and assisting ry of the important community-based
cepts embrace the entire spectrum prominent jazz scholars and mu- the NPS, charter schools and the May- organizations that immigrants have
of jazz styles. Each performance sicians discussing all facets of jazz or’s office with developing plans for created and rely on across the state of
also includes an interview or Q&A research. All programs are free and the implementation of the evidence- New Jersey. The project aims to dem-
with the artists. All of the after- open to the public, and take place based findings of its research. Serving onstrate how New Jersey’s diverse im-
noon programs are free and open Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 as a central source of information on migrant populations are using com-
to the public. PM in the Dana Room, fourth floor, proposed and ongoing educational munity-based organizations to build
John Cotton Dana Library. research in Newark, NSRC intends to stability, create economic pathways
Institute of Jazz Studies
Information Desk
(973) 353-5595
http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/IJS/
Joseph C. Cornwall Center for important social questions among
Metropolitan Studies schools, offers support for communi-
The Joseph C. Cornwall Center for ty-based organizations, and hosts fo-
Metropolitan Studies brings together rums on critical public policy issues.
faculty, staff and students from Rut- Stephanie R. Bush-Baskette
gers-Newark and allied institutions of (973) 353-1750
higher education. The Center provides bushbask@rutgers.edu
a forum for research and dialogue on www.cornwall.rutgers.edu
30 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Research, Scholarship and Training Research, Scholarship and Training A Campus Without Borders 31
Service Learning
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Rutgers Memory Disorders Project
This program stages public lectures concerning memory loss, using and Volunteerism
Newark-area churches, community centers, senior centers and other ven-
tudents, faculty, and staff at Rutgers-Newark
ues. The lectures provide general information about Alzheimer’s disease
and tips for maintaining memory fitness for seniors. The project also
produces a nationally distributed free public health newsletter, Memory
Loss & the Brain, and maintains a website with a wealth of information:
are encouraged to apply what they learn and
http://memorylossonline.com. know to help empower others. This is accom-
Mark A. Gluck, (973) 353-3298,
gluck@pavlov.rutgers.edu plished through a variety of curriculum - and program-
The Rutgers-Newark African-American Alzheimer’s Awareness based service and volunteer opportunities.
Program: A University–Community Partnership
Minority and economically disadvantaged seniors are at greater risk for Citizenship and Service Education Council seeks to offer the students
Alzheimer’s disease, due to environmental, lifestyle and behavioral fac- (CASE) an opportunity not only become in-
tors. In collaboration with local community organizations, the program is Unique to Rutgers, the CASE program volved with the Business School com-
developing educational and memory fitness programs to promote mem- is designed to combine community munity but to positively influence the
ory health, cognitive vitality, and a better understanding of Alzheimer’s service with academic studies and community surrounding Rutgers. Ev-
disease among seniors in Greater Newark. to meet the needs and interests of ery semester it coordinates events and
Memory Disorders Project (973) 353-3668 students, area community agencies, projects for the entire RBS students,
http://memory.rutgers.edu/aging.html and other program beneficiaries. The teachers, and faculty. Community
www.memory.rutgers.edu goal of CASE is to help students gain service projects include raising funds
comprehensive involvement in their for non-profit organizations such as
communities by combining personal March of Dimes and the Leukemia
and, more generally, to set the terms Urban Teacher Education Program experience with academic knowledge and Lymphoma Society; volunteering
of their own existence in the United (UTEP) towards the fulfillment of democratic at the Newark Conservancy, NJ Food-
States. Beneficiaries of the interactive The UTEP embraces the concept that citizenship responsibilities. Bank and local soup kitchens; and
web-based map will include policy- public education is a means to em- Theresa O’Neill hosting book and coat drives.
makers, researchers, elected officials, power people and, thus, is uniquely (973) 353-5333 Marcella Lambrecht
advocates, funders and immigrants positioned to prepare teacher can- tconeill@andromeda.rutgers.edu (973) 353-5544
themselves. In particular, the map will didates to meet challenges for them- http://cdc.newark.rutgers.edu rudacnewark@gmail.com
serve as a directory of the organiza- selves, their communities, the state, http://dac.newark.rutgers.edu
tions statewide that immigrants built the country and potentially the world. Rutgers Business School (RBS)
and use, which will enhance efforts to The UTEP aims to train teachers who Dean’s Advisory Council Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
provide technical assistance, to identi- ultimately can alter the experience of The Dean’s Advisory Council is an Community Service Initiative
fy service gaps, and to help immigrants public school students, especially for undergraduate honorary organiza- The EOF Program’s Community Ser-
navigate their new communities. Newark students and their families as tion that is committed to the RBS vice Initiative is a form of service
Sidney Mann well as those in other urban school undergraduate mission of providing learning attached to the Strategies for
(973) 353-5787 districts throughout the state. students with a positive environment Academic Success course. EOF stu-
msidney@andromeda.rutgers.edu Joelle Tutela and worthwhile learning experiences. dents complete a total of 30 hours of
(973) 353-3521 As representatives of the undergradu- community service over the academic
http://edu.newark.rutgers.edu ate student body, the Dean’s Advisory year through various activities and ser-
32 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Research, Scholarship and Training Service Learning and Volunteerism Building Community Together 33
vices in the Greater Newark area. Firehouse Fund Program The Guardian Fellowship Energy Service Corps at
Academic Foundations Center The AIDS Resource Foundation sponsors Founded by a Rutgers student, the Rutgers-Newark
(973) 353-3574 the Academy Street Firehouse in New- Guardian Fellowship is a non-profit The Energy Service Corps is a joint
www.afc.rutgers.edu ark for children. It is a firehouse-turned- youth service organization. Work- project of NJPIRG and AmeriCorps,
community center for children, ages ing with Communities In School, based on college campuses across
America Reads/Counts 5-17, who have family members living it has expanded to work with high the state. Students involved in this
The Newark America Reads Program, with HIV/AIDS or who have HIV/AIDS school students in the Alternative program work to improve the energy
in partnership with the Newark Lit- themselves. Every week, Rutgers students Education System. Step 1 teaches efficiency of the local community by
eracy Campaign and the Office of volunteer at the facility providing home- children ethics, compassion and ser- organizing educational workshops for
Financial Aid/Student Employment, work assistance and a variety of other ser- vice through roundtable discussions Newark residents, teaching kids in lo-
enriches lives by providing tutor- vices. Additionally, the Rutgers-Newark and direct mentorship. Step 2 seeks cal schools about energy conservation,
ing support in math and reading Office of Housing and Residence Life to go beyond the classroom, promot- and weatherizing homes to reduce res-
to youth and adults in the Greater holds a department-wide event in the fall ing community service and helping idents’ energy costs.
Newark area. and spring semesters where staff provide them explore various college options Energy Service Corps
Office of University-Community dinner, games, developmental programs, and career paths. These activities are (973) 353-5021
Partnerships and a tour of the residence halls for the geared towards helping both students energycorps.newark@gmail.com
(973) 353-1630 children from the Firehouse. and mentors.
http://occr.newark.rutgers.edu Shigeo Iwamiya Jason Khurdan International Urban Leadership
(973) 353-1037 (973) 327-3318 Exchange
shigeo@andromeda.rutgers.edu khurdan@theguardianfellowship.org The International Urban Leadership
http://theguardianfellowship.org Exchange is a summer service learn-
ing initiative that provides Rutgers-
Internship in Spanish, Portuguese Newark students opportunities to
and Lusophone Studies spend one week exploring commu-
Under the supervision of departmen- nity leadership with grassroots com-
tal faculty and an agency supervisor, munity organizations in an interna-
interns are placed in Spanish-and tional community. The goal of the
Portuguese-American businesses, cul- Exchange is to encourage students
tural and civic organizations or with- to understand the different impacts
in government offices. that global forms of oppression have
Asela Laguna-Diaz on self, citizen, and community de-
(973) 353-5498 velopment. Before participating in
arlaguna@andromeda.rutgers.edu the Exchange, students are required
www.andromeda.rutgers.edu/~cmll to complete the Urban College and
Community Leadership: Advanced
Concepts of Leadership course.
Office of Student Life and Leadership
(973) 353-1906
www.rutgersnewark.collegiatelink.net
34 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Service Learning and Volunteerism Service Learning and Volunteerism A Campus Without Borders 35
Did You Know ?
Rutgers-Newark’s student body comprises Technology and
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more than 100 different nationalities. Natural Sciences
Student Outreach Council service day projects, donation drives, echnological innovation and scientific inquiry
The Office of Student Life and Lead-
ership’s Student Outreach Council
and awareness initiatives.
Office of Student Life and Leadership are critical to remain competitive in a global in-
provides Rutgers-Newark students
with opportunities to participate in
(973) 353-5544
www.rutgersnewark.collegiatelink.net
formation society. From natural resource con-
community service initiatives and servation to computer literacy, Rutgers-Newark works
seeks to create a community of active NJPIRG at Rutgers-Newark
citizens. The Council strives to build NJPIRG is a statewide, student-direct- with key partners to develop a skilled and informed citi-
a relationship between the Univer- ed and student-funded organization
sity and the surrounding Newark that works to solve real social and en- zenry that is prepared to remain on the cutting edge.
community through service activi- vironmental issues. Students involved
ties addressing local social issues. in this program learn how to run ef-
The Council acts as a resource for fective grassroots campaigns to ad- Geoscience Scholars Program house to coordinate environmental
students and organizations to find dress hunger & homelessness, global The Geoscience Scholars Program ex- research, disseminate environmental
and plan service projects. The Coun- warming, energy efficiency, the cost of poses high school students from New- knowledge, and promote the conserva-
cil is open to all Rutgers-Newark stu- higher education, and more. ark and surrounding areas to practical tion of the Highlands natural resourc-
dents and student organizations that NJPIRG Office applications of geoscience as well as es. HEnRI aids private landowners, citi-
wish to lend a helping hand through (973) 353-5021 career opportunities in that field. It zens groups, and government agencies
consists of innovative classroom pre- in their efforts to conserve the High-
sentations and teaching devices; an lands and build a sustainable future for
afterschool GeoExplorers program the region.
and a “Dinosaur Day” science festi- Alexander E. Gates
val at the Newark Museum; a Geosci- (973) 353-5034
ence Summer Scholars Institute; and agates@andromeda.rutgers.edu
teacher training at Kean University.
The program engages these students
throughout high school and offers op-
portunities for college students to find
internships and to help educate the
participants.
Alexander E. Gates
(973) 353-5034
agates@andromeda.rutgers.edu
Highlands Environmental
Research Institute (HEnRI)
HEnRI was established as a clearing-
36 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Service Learning and Volunteerism Technology and Natural Sciences Building Community Together 37
K-12 STEM Project the digital divide for youth and their
The National Science Foundation
(NSF) provides funding for graduate
families in Newark. The program uses
a combination of hands-on computer A Campus
Without Borders
students in NSF-supported Science, instruction and access to the Internet to
Technology, Engineering, and Math- assist the students and family members
ematics (STEM) disciplines. The K-12 to become computer literate and gain
Project is a partnership within the New- those skills that will enable them to le-
ark Public Schools. The program offers verage online informational resources,
professional development opportuni- create documents through word pro-
ties for K-12 teachers, enriched learn- cessing and use email. A select group of
ing for K-12 students, and strengthened 7th, 8th and 9th grade students, along
and sustained partnerships in STEM with one of their family members, at-
between higher education institutions tend six, four hour sessions on Satur-
and local school districts. days, in a Rutgers computing lab that is
Alexander E. Gates staffed by volunteers from Rutgers and
(973) 353-5034 the NJBDPA. Participation is free and
agates@andromeda.rutgers.edu each family will received a refurbished
laptop computer donated by Pruden-
Tech Saturdays tial Financial through NJBDPA at the
Tech Saturdays is a partnership be- end of the training.
tween Rutgers-Newark, Newark Public Kaleena Berryman
Schools and the Black Data Processing (973) 353-3560
Associates (BDPA) that aims to bridge kaleenab@rutgers.edu
38 Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark Technology and Natural Sciences