Resources

These forms are to be used for students participating in Community-Based Learning classes, the Civic Scholars Program and the Action Scholars Program. Review the Student Travel Policies to determine what forms are necessary in order to be reimbursed for transportation costs to and from community partners. The Student Participation Agreement form must be completed before the start of travel. Please address any questions to [email protected]

2022 Civic Engagement Travel Reimbursement Policy

Civic Engagement Student Participation Agreement 2021-2022

Student Travel Reimbursement Form 2022

Carpool Waiver Form

Uber + Drew CCE Student Onboarding Guide

STUDENT TEXTBOOK LENDING LIBRARY

The Student Library Loan System is collection of donated textbooks from current students enrolled in a diverse course load. This collection of books is housed in the University Library, and can only be utilized by students who are considered need-based. These students would be allowed to take out the textbook for a certain period of time outside of the library for their own study needs. This program assists students who have financial constraints take advantage of their liberal arts education in the same way as students who do not have these obstacles.

For more information visit the University Library website. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING CLOSET

• The Drew Career Closet is designed to help students embody success as they launch their careers without having to worry about how to afford it. Located in Sycamore Cottage and managed by the Center for Career Development, the Drew Career Closet offers new and gently loved business casual and business professional wardrobe options to students as they prepare for professional events, such as interviews, internships, career fairs, and more.
• Check out the Career Closet webpage.
• Students interested in reviewing current inventory for styles to match their needs should schedule a Career Closet Consultation appointment through Handshake.

  We also encourage students to check out these other local resources:

  • For female-identified and feminine-presenting students, Dress for Success located at 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940.
  • For all students, Thrift Shop Independent located at 33 Kings Road #2, Madison, NJ 07940 will offer a 10% discount with a student ID.

LIMITED RESOURCES IDENTITY COMMUNITY

• Designed to facilitate opportunities, networking, collaboration, and mentorship, while helping students navigate the day-to-day campus experience.
• For more information, check out their page on Launch or reach out to the community leader Nick Capodice.

The Center for Civic Engagement provides consulting and course development assistance to faculty members interested in teaching a Community Based Learning (CBL) course or undertaking a community-based research project. Through annual CBL Course Development Seminars, one-on-one consultations, and facilitated meetings with potential community partners, the Center helps faculty apply CBL pedagogies and best practices effectively to their courses while also ensuring that our community partners see real benefit to their organizations as a result.

RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROMOTION AND TENURE CRITERIA FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

• Civic Engagement Scholarship Criteria

COURSE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES

• CBL Quick Guide for Faculty

The Center also helps support workshops, speakers, and other activities that increase the knowledge and capacity of faculty and students to partner effectively with community organizations.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT RESOURCES

• CIRCLE (Center for Information and Research on Civic learning and Engagement)
• Project Pericles
• Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life
• Bonner Foundation
• National Service Learning Clearing House
• Campus Compact
• Engagement Scholarship Consortium

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF

Drew University has created a policy to encourage staff members to engage in service and volunteer work.

• Information About Leaves of Absence – Human Resources Policy Manual
• Volunteer Service Leave Request Form
• The Drew Staff Association sponsors many events throughout the year to support our communities.

The Drew Food Pantry serves Drew students (both resident and commuter), staff, and faculty, and is located on the first floor of Commons, across from the Bookstore.  Check out the Drew Food Pantry Operations page for Pantry Hours, our Donation Requests List, our Requests form, and more information about our Pantry Pick-up Program.

We hope you will visit when you’re on campus! For questions, or how you can donate to the Pantry, contact Takundanashe at  [email protected].

THANK YOU Pantry Volunteers and Partners!

Upon its opening in the fall of 2020, the Drew Food Pantry was immediately supported by students dedicated to assisting their peers as we all navigate this pandemic, with a total of eleven volunteers keeping the Pantry open close to 150 hours over the course of the year.

In addition, the Drew Food Pantry is grateful to have partnered with First Baptist Church of Madison, Madison United Methodist Church, and Chatham United Methodist Church. On campus, Drew faculty and staff, as well as Drew Hillel, have been generously supportive. The Drew Food Pantry is partnering with campus cultural and religious organizations to provide multi-cultural and religious-diet food items.

The Pantry runs entirely on donations and the generosity of our community; thus the food and toiletries available vary.  In order to best meet the needs of our students, we are always looking for new community partners.  If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact Takundanashe.