The original COVE
staff - Co-directors Marnie Terhune and Adam Weinberg (left and right) and
Betsy Levine '01 (center), who interned during summer 2001
Contact
Information:
The COVE, East Hall
Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 228-6880; fax (315) 228-6881
Adam
S. Weinberg - ext. 7425 or
aweinberg@mail.colgate.edu
Dean of the College
Professor
Weinberg brings 12 years experience developing service-learning programs
and courses. He has also served as research director of the
Partnership for Community Development, which works with the local village
and towns on sustainable community development (www.partnersatwork.org).
Most recently, he and his students have helped to form a small business
development program that targets jobs for low-income workers. He
also recently launched a nation wide initiative called Democracy Matters
that is helping faculty and students develop courses around the need to
deepen democracy in the United States (www.democracymatters.org).
From 1998-2000, he served as a task force member of President Clinton's
Council on Sustainable Development. He is the author of 2 books and
over 25 articles on community development. Professor Weinberg
co-directs The COVE.
Marnie
Terhune -
ext. 6879 or
mterhune@mail.colgate.edu
Director Of
Community Outreach.
Marnie
Terhune has been interested in volunteerism and civic engagement throughout her
professional career, beginning with her first job out of college, when she
coordinated community service at Middlebury College. Since arriving
at Colgate eleven years ago, she has introduced service and volunteer
elements into each of the jobs she has held. Until recently, Marnie
directed the Office of Student Activities, where she oversaw and helped
restructure Volunteer Colgate, worked with CAndOO, the service-based
residence program and coordinated Outreach, a community service experience
for
incoming first-years. An active volunteer within the Hamilton community,
Marnie has served on the Chenango Nursery School Board of Directors and
worked with the Partnership for Community Development on marketing and
buy-local campaigns.
Colleen Nassimos - ext. 6880 or cnassimos@mail.colgate.edu
Administrative Coordinator
Colleen assists the student volunteer teams with any administrative and logistical issues that arise, and serves as the main contact for the COVE. She has been at Colgate for 13 years. She and her family have been involved in volunteerism and community service for many years.
Betsy Busche - ext. 6877 or ebusche@mail.colgate.edu
Community Team Coordinator
Betsy came to Colgate from Hartwick College where she was the Community Service Coordinator and was involved in Residential Life. She has a BA in Art and often combines her interest in social justice with photography.
Internships
10 month position working on issues of Community Service
PLEASE
NOTE: The internship has been filled for 2003-2004
The COVE currently has three part
time staff members who work with groups that are divided into long-term,
school-based, and new initiative. Functions: Responsibilities
include advising existing service-oriented groups, assisting with
logistical and general office support, helping to promote COVE programs
and events, and working to increase Colgate students' involvement in
service to the community.
Qualifications: Excellent
organizational skills, a commitment to service and strong communication
skills are imperative. Personal involvement in community service and
leadership of student organizations are definite plusses.
To Apply: Send resume and cover
letter with the names of 2 references to: Colgate University, Human
Resources Department, Attn: Chair, COVE Intern Search, 13 Oak Drive,
Hamilton, NY 13346. 315-228-7411.
Residential Education Coordinator - ext. 6878 or mbrumbaugh@mail.colgate.edu Michael's position allows him to work in both the COVE and the Office of Residential Life. He advises the first-year Community Action and Outreach Organization (CAndOO) community. Additionally, he works on recruitment and student involvement, helping students find volunteer opportunities that fit their interests and long-term service goals. Michael also focuses on issues of political awareness and activism, challenging students to see the political component of service.
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