Mini-Grants
Mini-Grants provide opportunities during the next four
years for College of Wooster students, faculty, and staff to
create grass roots programs and reflective communities formed
for the purpose of the exploration of vocation. Mini-Grants programs
should
promote
understanding
of
vocation, ethics, and service through creative group
programs or projects.
“Vocation” comes from the Latin verb vocare, meaning “to call.” The
concept refers to deep commitment and wisdom about the purpose of our lives.
If
we
have
a sense of our vocation, we work from and rely upon a foundation that informs
our
whole
lives, and supports daily or temporary questions about jobs, work, careers, or
academic majors.
Projects funded for 2005:
| Group Members |
Description of Program |
| Faculty and Staff |
|
| Shirley Huston-Findley (Theatre) |
TimeSlips Storytelling Project (Renewal)
A project that uses storytelling as a means of creative expression
for residents of Sunrise Assisted Living Facility living
with various forms of dementia. This year the project
would like to use a Visiting Guess Artist.
|
| Melissa Beltrondo, Sandy Eyre,
Barbara Polen, Sharon Rice, Ericka Vizzo (Alumni Relations) |
“How Do Balance, Wellness, and Integration Impact
Vocation” - A retreat for the Alumni Relations staff
designed to create stronger team building and group development. |
| Kathie Clyde (Kauke Faculty
Administrative Assistant), Patrice Reeder (Geology, Philosophy,
and Pre-Law Advising Program), Barb Polen, (Alumni Relations)
and Ericka Vizzo (Alumni Relations) |
Mohican Retreat for the Study of Sabbath Practices
A retreat for support staff at The College of Wooster to
explore the practice of Shabbat. What are the advantages
of this practice and what obstacles are there in honoring
this practice?
|
| Lisa Kastor (Career Services) |
Guiding Circles
A series of workshops for Sophomore students that explores
self-discovery and exploration through a series of “Guiding
Circle” exercises.
|
| Lisa Kastor (Career Services) |
Reflective Dinner Renewal
Wooster alumni will speak to students who are interested
in giving back to the community, but who are struggling
to connect their efforts with long-term meaningful work.
This panel occurs as an extended part of the annual Social
Services Fair sponsored by the Career Services Office,
and a brochure is developed by participants.
|
| Linda Morgan-Clement (Campus
Minister) and Lisa Kastor (Career Services) |
Ruminating at C.O.W.
A series of dinners at the Lilly house where a diverse group
of individuals from the College of Wooster community will
discuss shared struggles and successes of living balanced,
integrated lives.
|
| Barb Polen (Alumni Relations),
Patrice Reeder (Geology, Philosophy, and Pre-Law Advising
Program), and Joyce Howard, (Lilly Project) |
Finding our Paths: Vocational Reflection (Renewal)
A reading and discussion group for hourly support staff will
discuss their evolving vocational journeys.
|
| Students |
|
Shawn Sweeney
Advisor Danni Schantz
|
Roots and Shoots Wooster
The College of Wooster community will provide educational
programs for local schools regarding conservation awareness
and responsible stewardship towards the earth. |
| |
|
Click here for
the call for proposals
Click here for
the Mini Grants from 2004
Members of the Lilly Project Mini-Grants Committee, 2005-2006
Nancy Anderson
Mollie Cardina
Shirley Huston-Findley
Dianna Rhyan, Chair
Kent Kille
Jackie Middleton
Anne Nurse
Tom Tierney
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