{"id":41,"date":"2011-02-27T14:18:21","date_gmt":"2011-02-27T19:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2012-05-25T15:57:59","modified_gmt":"2012-05-25T20:57:59","slug":"history-of-cci","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cci.commcaring.org\/w2\/?page_id=41","title":{"rendered":"CCI Participants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Conception of CCI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Due to drastic budgeting cuts, ten group home residences operated by Community Service Care, Inc. had to close in 2009.\u00c2\u00a0 The closures left a substantial amount of physical space open; the organization thought through multiple options to utilize the space that would continue to emphasize their philosophy of caring about the community and the environment.\u00c2\u00a0 Furthermore, the organization was concerned about sustainability in both thought and in program operations.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n

The idea to work with graduate students originated for two reasons.\u00c2\u00a0 First, there was available housing space.\u00c2\u00a0 Then, positive work experiences with a work-study graduate student generated the idea to work with other graduate students interested and invested in the community now and in their future careers.<\/p>\n

This graduate student sparked discussions about limitations in certain living situations which are not conducive to creating connections and discussing ideas about current social issues.\u00c2\u00a0 In addition, we discussed how masters programs and careers rarely provide avenues for significant interdisciplinary work with connections and joint work on similar issues; research has become increasingly separated into ‘siloes’ today, with little communication and knowledge-sharing between professionals.\u00c2\u00a0 Yet, in an academic environment such as Boston, the terms interdisciplinary and sustainability are often thrown around, but there are very few programs that actively work to promote such endeavors.\u00c2\u00a0 The ideas themselves do not create practical results nor do they provide the knowledge by which to achieve such lofty thoughts.\u00c2\u00a0 How, then, to make that lasting connection?<\/p>\n

Graduate students from different disciplines living together and thinking together would help to increase interdisciplinary dialogue and promote lasting connections.\u00c2\u00a0 Students interested and invested in the community would be optimal candidates. The students could revitalize interdisciplinary thought as well as share information with one another.\u00c2\u00a0 Graduate students from different academic backgrounds could share their perspective on issues and also help one another with projects in their professional, academic, and personal lives.\u00c2\u00a0 Furthermore, this experience would help to integrate the fields and encourage them to continue to work together for a lifetime.\u00c2\u00a0 Furthermore, students would design and implement different small projects in the community.\u00c2\u00a0 These initiatives would be sustainable, as they were ‘passed on’ to future residents.<\/p>\n

Thus, following its philosophy in conservation, public health and social justice Community Caring decided to take on a new adventure with emerging young professionals.\u00c2\u00a0 The living environment would be similar to what their younger peers once shared- a large house with many rooms and support from the Community Caring staff on their academic and professional endeavors.\u00c2\u00a0 Students could learn through this community immersion opportunity how to sharpen their skills, especially in the non-profit world, by working with the organization on different tasks such as grant writing, program development and research.<\/p>\n

Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n

Selection\u00c2\u00a0is based on several criteria.\u00c2\u00a0 First, the person has to be graduate student in a Boston area University with an interest in sustainability, community, and an interdisciplinary approach.\u00c2\u00a0 We look at their resume to see past experiences, especially those involving the community.\u00c2\u00a0 We also ask them to provide a short, informal essay about their interest and career goals.\u00c2\u00a0 Interviews\u00c2\u00a0are conducted for qualified individuals.\u00c2\u00a0 Residents\u00c2\u00a0are accepted into the program on a rolling basis.\u00c2\u00a0 Five members live in one residence, and three in another.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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