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'''VI.N.1. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PURPOSE'''
'''VI.N.1. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PURPOSE'''


The purpose of the Community Improvement Program is to foster member affinity with the BSC mission statement and strategic goals, while engaging with the community-at-large.
The purpose of the Community Improvement Program is to foster member engagement with the Board and standing committees and with the city, student, and cooperative community-at-large.


'''VI.N.2. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS'''
'''VI.N.2. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS'''


:1. Each member is required to attend one Community Improvement Event per academic year. Examples of events include participating in BSC Recruitment events, alumni events, engaging in political and legal advocacy and organizing with EACom, co-operating with other cooperatives, neighborhood events, and attending a BSC Board Meeting or GMM.  
:1. Participation in Community Improvement (CI) Events is optional. Members are encouraged, but not required, to engage in community, cooperative, or civic activities that support leadership development and cooperative engagement.  


:2. At the beginning of the Fall and Spring Contract periods:
:2. At the beginning of the Fall and Spring Contract periods, the VPEA and EACom may update the list of voluntary Community Engagement Opportunities by soliciting ideas from the Recruitment Team, DARCom, Board Directors, and House Presidents.


::a. Under direction of the VPEA, EACom will solicit ideas from the following stakeholders: the Recruitment Team, the Development and Alumni Relations Committee, Board Directors, and House Presidents.  
:Board Directors and House Presidents may inform members of the optional engagement opportunities and share the Community Engagement Opportunities document.


::b. The following activities qualify for as CI
:3. The following activities qualify as optional community engagement opportunities:
:::(a) Activities organized by the Recruitment Team which seek member participation
:::(a) Activities organized by the Recruitment Team
:::(b) Activities organized by DARCom which seek member participation
:::(b) Activities organized by DARCom  
:::(c) Attendance at Board or Board committee meetings  
:::(c) Attendance at Board or Board committee meetings  
:::(d) Any additional activities approved by EACom which seek member participation
:::(d) Any activity listed on the Community Engagement Opportunities document or approved by EACom.


'''VI.N.3. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS'''
'''VI.N.3. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS'''


At the unit level, Board Directors will answer more specific questions regarding the Community Improvement Policy. Should members wish to propose a unit-level Community Improvement project, their Board Director should coordinate with the VP of External Affairs or Summer Vice President . The VPEA or SVP can assess whether a proposed project qualifies to meet the Community Improvement Policy guidelines.
At the unit level, Board Directors will answer more specific questions regarding the Community Improvement Policy. Should members wish to propose a unit-level Community Improvement project, their Board Director should coordinate with the VP of External Affairs or Summer Vice President. The VPEA or SVP can assess whether a proposed project qualifies to meet the Community Improvement Policy guidelines.


'''VI.N.4. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OVERSIGHT'''
'''VI.N.4. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OVERSIGHT'''


DARCom will track members’ fulfillment of CI Commitment. A $25 fine will be assessed for failing to attend a CI Event. VPEA can grant exceptions.
Unit level Presidents and Board Directors will track members’ fulfillment of CI Commitment and report to the VPEA. EACom will submit fines to accounting.


// Original policy approved by Board 05/07/20.
 
''[Updated Section VI.N.2 as per approval at Board #5 (12.04.2025)]''
 
''[Updated as per approval at SumCom #4 (07.10.2024)]''
 
// Original policy approved by Board 05/07/20 //
 
[[Category:Policy|Community Improvement Program]] [[Category:Section VI - Member Services & Education]]

Latest revision as of 12:11, 8 December 2025

VI.N.1. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PURPOSE

The purpose of the Community Improvement Program is to foster member engagement with the Board and standing committees and with the city, student, and cooperative community-at-large.

VI.N.2. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1. Participation in Community Improvement (CI) Events is optional. Members are encouraged, but not required, to engage in community, cooperative, or civic activities that support leadership development and cooperative engagement.
2. At the beginning of the Fall and Spring Contract periods, the VPEA and EACom may update the list of voluntary Community Engagement Opportunities by soliciting ideas from the Recruitment Team, DARCom, Board Directors, and House Presidents.
Board Directors and House Presidents may inform members of the optional engagement opportunities and share the Community Engagement Opportunities document.
3. The following activities qualify as optional community engagement opportunities:
(a) Activities organized by the Recruitment Team
(b) Activities organized by DARCom
(c) Attendance at Board or Board committee meetings
(d) Any activity listed on the Community Engagement Opportunities document or approved by EACom.

VI.N.3. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS

At the unit level, Board Directors will answer more specific questions regarding the Community Improvement Policy. Should members wish to propose a unit-level Community Improvement project, their Board Director should coordinate with the VP of External Affairs or Summer Vice President. The VPEA or SVP can assess whether a proposed project qualifies to meet the Community Improvement Policy guidelines.

VI.N.4. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

Unit level Presidents and Board Directors will track members’ fulfillment of CI Commitment and report to the VPEA. EACom will submit fines to accounting.


[Updated Section VI.N.2 as per approval at Board #5 (12.04.2025)]

[Updated as per approval at SumCom #4 (07.10.2024)]

// Original policy approved by Board 05/07/20 //

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