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Upstate Institute Field School

 

This summer, 23 Colgate students will work for community, not-for-profit and government organizations as part of the Upstate Institute Field School. In the summer of 2005, with the help of a seed gift from Sandra and Doug Campbell, the Upstate Institute launched the Upstate Field School. The Field School matches students with regional community, government or non-profit organizations to develop and implement projects that bolster organizational capacity. Field School fellows work with a community partner to create and complete projects that will have a positive social, economic, cultural or environmental impact on the Upstate region. As a fellow of the Upstate Institute, students are responsible for building relationships in the local and regional community. Through this experience, students will complete independent work on innovative projects that provide a community benefit and in so doing develop a deeper understanding of the issues facing the Upstate region and a strong appreciation for what the region has to offer. 

 

Fellows work approximately 35 hours a week for 8–10 weeks with a partner organization. Students will provide a variety of services to the organization, which may include conducting research projects, developing training programs, working with clients, participating in program development and writing or researching grants. In addition, fellows will participate in a weekly seminar on campus in which they share information and ideas about their projects, develop specific skills, and delve into regional issues.  

 

This summer, Field School Fellows will be placed at the following organizations:

 

BRiDGES

Chenango United Way

Community Foundation of Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Community Memorial Hospital

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County

 

The Upstate Institute Field School has worked with the following organizations in past years:

 

The Exhibition Alliance in Hamilton has partnered with the Upstate Institute for several projects. The Exhibition Alliance is a member-based, non-profit service and resource organization devoted to providing professional exhibition support to museums, galleries and other exhibiting organizations to enable them to better serve their public. More information is available at The Exhibition Alliance.