Weekly Minutes (Week 2 ) Come and let your colors burst!

**please note that the weekly minutes will act as our "syllabus".


Incredible work today everyone! I am proud of all of you and how passionately you have embraced our goal. In celebration of our first of many accomplishments watch this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nByWHdu1pXY


I know that this is not going to be easy and there will be days of frustration and despair. But, I can promise you the best things in life are never easy and when you do the work and see what you have accomplished, there is no feeling like it. Making a difference, being the difference and embracing the difference is what this is all about.

So much is going on and all of us are being pulled in so many directions. It is hard to keep focused. I would suggest that we begin raising our hands and allowing only the people presenting to talk. It is hard when creative juices are flowing and ideas are popping into our heads so quickly, but waiting will allow us all to be heard. I am enjoying hearing from many of you but I want to hear from all of you. Please do not sit back and just listen. Become engaged and let us hear your voice. All of you have so much to bring to the table.

Here is a recap on what we covered today.



~Decided to stay with the theme: Firework

~Let your colors burst! (Slogan)
*changed to: Come and Let Your Colors Burst!

~Have every color (each color represent a disability?)
*Have not decided on a color theme yet.

~Have a moment of silence and light candles
*Did not discuss this today



Fundraising:

Mission: Contact Pat Hagen and Student Senate and see how much money they would be willing to donate. Today the class and instructor discussed why this event needed to happen, came up with how this event matches our core outcomes as dignitas students, and then put this information into a letter. The committee headed up to Pat Hagen's office at 1:00 and presented our cause. They returned 10 minutes later that they had successfully secured $1500.00! The letter created will be delivered to the students senate in the near future when more details are known.

The next action they wish to take is to purchase bracelets to raise more funds. It has been decided that each dignitas student would like to donate $10.00 towards the cost of these bracelets so we can purchase 500 and sell them for $1.00 a piece. Students that are not comfortable or able are not expected to contribute. The committee and class decided on embossed bracelets for accessibility. Color(s) have not yet been selected. Bracelets will read: I heart all abilities. Students will be responsible for selling them. The committee has sent them a question regarding fees and waiting for a response at this time.

Coyer (not present)
Jake
Kyle
Mary
Meghan

Advertising:

Mission:find out how much it costs for local advertising.

The Committee reported that they have looked at what and where to advertise our event. They stated they are targeting The Cable, Duluth News Tribune ($64.00 for 3 days M-W), Stall Street Journal, Posters all over campus including bathrooms, the sign outside of the campus, radio stations, and television program running in storms.

The committee has been asked for next week to seek for more places to advertise, find out exactly how much this will cost & propose this to the class, create ideas for our poster and invitations. Poster and invitation computerized drafts will be brought to class next week for the class to discuss.

Kayla
Michelle
Maggie D
Jake T
Katelyn
Maria
Maggie C

Food/Dec.Food/Dec:

Mission: Look for possible locations.

Locations such as the Radisson, Holiday, Depot, where checked into for possible locations for this event. The committee is still waiting to hear from these establishments to find out costs, accessibility, and liable issues.

For next week, this committee has been asked to search more locations such as the Greysolon Ballroom and report to class the costs and liability issues. They have also been asked to create what this ball will look like in regards to decorations that may our theme. they are to collect ideas and find out how much they would cost. Three ideas will be presented. Food will be discussed when a location has been decided.
Krista
Lane
Sher
Kristin
Nikki
Kelsey
Lauren
Jake


HOMEWORK!

Kayla will make our~Facebook Page

~Begin to research your disability. Bring your definition and local agencies that work with your disability to class next week.

~Each committee get together this week and post your minutes from your meeting. (only one student from each group needs to do this. Be sure all students names that were PRESENT are listed)

~Anyone has any other ideas that they would like to share here. Please feel free to do so!

Weekly Minutes (Week One)

Theme: Firework
~Let your colors burst! (Slogan)
~Have every color (each color represent a disability?)
~Have a moment of silence and light candles
~Glow in the dark bracelets (Jake H?)
~I <3 all abilities bracelets
~Shirts black with a big colorful firework
*slogan on back?
Blind
Meghan
Sher
Michelle

Deaf
Kayla
Jake H
Maggie D

Down Syndrome
Maria
Krista
Kristin
Nikki

Autism
Katelyn
Coyer
Jake T

Mental Health
Mary
Kelsey

Learning Disabilities
Maggie C
Lauren


Fundraising: Talk to Pat Hagen and Student Senate and see how much money we can get

Coyer
Jake T
Jake H
Kyle
Mary

Advertising: find out how much it costs for local advertising

Kayla
Michelle
Maggie D
Jake T
Katelyn
Maria
Maggie C

Food/Dec.Food/Dec: look for possible locations
Krista
Lane
Sher
Kristin
Nikki
Kelsey
Lauren
Jake

~Facebook Page

HOMEWORK/FOR NEXT WEEK
~Advertising: find out how much it costs for local advertising
~Food/Dec: look for possible locations
~Fundraising: talk to Pat Hagen and Student Senate and see how much money we can get
~Define your disability
~Each committee get together this week
~Comment on blog, why did you pick the committee you did? What can you bring to the table?

Theme Ideas: Abilities Awareness Day!

1. Lighting candles for each disability.
2. Make a facebook page.
3. Stars
4. Firework
5. Box of chocolates
6. I heart all abilities
7. Let your colors burst.
8. Shirts- Black, with a huge colorful firework.

Welcome Back!

January 18, 2011

Dignitas Spring 2011

Agenda: Apply what we have learned during the fall semester into an all campus/community event.

Task #1: Select areas we wish to educate our campus/community about. Decide on our theme and colors.

• Different Abilities Awareness
* What disabilities do you wish to teach others about? Which one would you be interested in learning and educating about? (students will need to contact agencies, create power points, poster boards, and provide materials relating to their chosen ability)

-Blind
-Mental Health
-Learning Disabilities
-Cerebral Palsy
-Deaf
-Down Syndrome
-Autism
-others?


Task #2: What type of event would we like to do?

• Informative educational booths/open house
• Guest speaker(s)
• Speaking panels
• Awareness ball
• Carnival
• Other?

Task #3: Where do we want to hold this event? Event Date has already been decided on.

• On campus?
• A venue that we pay for?

Task #4: What funds do we need to come up with and how will we fund raise?

• Will the Dignitas department give us money?
• Family and friends
• Strom the dorms
• Selling items
• Asking for donations from local businesses
• Ask for discounts and search for free aid
• Others?


Task #5: What committees are needed for this event?

• Advertising
*Create Posters and formal letters
*Find places to advertise for free
*Find places on campus to advertise
*send emails to campus, local businesses, tv stations, etc.
*Create/design t-shirts for event
*more tasks TBA


• Fundraising/Donations/budgeting
*Plan fundraising activities
*Create letter and ask local businesses for donations
*Get donations and bring them to Monica’s office
*Go to the Dignitas Department Chair, Pat Hagen and ask for funds
*Budget all funds and keep class aware of what is being spent, how much, and what is left
*more tasks TBA


• Location/Decorations/food
*Find an affordable and accessible location
*Decide on decorations and menu
*Create decoration that are education
*If event on campus, find businesses that will provide free food
*Find entertainment that is accessible to all that attend
*Create floor plan that is accessible
*Decide what equipment is needed for the event (sound systems, computers, projectors, screens, etc.)
*More task TBA

Blog #13 Final Semester Personal Reflection: Due Decenber 21, 12:00am

It has been an amazing 15 weeks hasn't it? I have learned so much from all of you and I grown as an educator. I have enjoyed our journey termendously and cannot imagine anything being any different.

I have been blessed to experience your first semester of college with you. Teaching dignitas means so much to me. I am honored to be a part of it. Being a part of your first year experience is truly a gift. I have enjoyed being a part of the entire process. Entering college and experiencing all it has to offer, can be very overwhelming. I still vividly remember my first year. When I think about it, I am flooded with emotions and memories. It was a rollercoaster. Honestly, I wish I would have had this program. I think it would have been so helpful. I felt very lost and did not know where to go for assistance. I remebering feeling like I was not prepared for this! But I made it and you will too!

For this final blog of the semester, I would like you to reflect on your growth. Read over your posts and comment on them. Please copy and paste things you wrote in the past. How have you grown, changed, and matured? How do you see yourself now? How is it different from before? Read your comment post on dignity. Can you add to it now? What would you add? What have you experienced here at CSS that has shown true dignity? What does dignity mean to you now?

There is no need to comment on each others postings. This is just meant to be your final semester reflection.

Have a wonderful and safe winter break. I look forward to continue our journey when you return.

Sincerely,
Your Partner in Learning~Monica

Presenation Requirements

Applying Theory to Practice

Individual and Group Assignment
Presentation to Class #3

Due: Week 15 groups will present to the class



Now that all projects has been presented, it is time to reflect on what happened and how successful you feel the projects went. The finished result of the projects should be a successful outcome where all group members could participate, inject their opinions and thoughts, and finally complete the project successfully. Select one project that your group feels met all the criteria of the assignment and brought all team players together to accomplish a common goal. This project will be presented to the entire class. Keep in mind, this does not mean that each member did not complete a meaningful and successful project.



Assignment Criteria



Your purpose was is to now create and organize a presentation that demonstrates the selected project and why it was meaningful and beneficial to your group. Clearly explain in detail the process of your project (what, how, where, why) and what all group members accomplished. Follow the guide below to help you create your presentation.

1. Why does the group feel the research you conducted for your project that was most beneficial and educational? Was more information needed? What could have been added? What could have been omitted? What was perfect? What would your group do differently next time?
• Explain the project and how it was presented to the group.
• What was the goal? Did all group members understand this goal? Did the goal get changed as you all worked together to complete the project?
• What did group members learn? What responses were stated so that this was known.
• Why was this project successful? (what,why,how)







2. The second step is to explain step –by- step how the project was led.
• How was the project planed and organized so all group members understood the task at hand?
• Did the collection of information help complete the project (references etc.) Why?
• How did the information collected contribute to the project? Did it help group members understand the projects goal better?
• Include your collection of tools in your presentation and explain how they enhanced your project. Visual aids (power points, DVD’s, handouts, game pieces, materials, etc.)
• Include specific directions given to group member to complete this project ( goals, roles & responsibilities, rules and methods)



3. The third step is a visual aid to show students what happened. You can create a power point with video clips, create a poster board, or other creative ideas that you have to enhance your presentation. You must have at least one visual aid.
• This visual aid needs to be creative, informative, captivating, and set up so that all students can clearly see the information.
• MAKE SURE IT IS ENGAGING!




Your Name
Assignment
Dignitas 1101
Instructor
Date

Writing Help

1. Review of Assignment/Paper Standards
a. Typed in Times New Roman 12 pt. font.
b. 1” margins
c. Printed and Stapled prior to class
d. Header (click ‘View’ on toolbar, then ‘Header and Footer’)
e. Page numbers (click ‘Insert on toolbar, then ‘Page Numbers’)
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f. Reference page when appropriate
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g. Title of project when appropriate (different from assignment name)

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