Deadline for nominations 2025-2026 fellowship is February 2, 2025. Nominate a student here!

The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions.

The CC community is invited to nominate students at the end of the first semester each year. Those students will then be invited to submit a personal statement.  Materials will be reviewed by a committee of various campus and community stakeholders prior to the selection of a candidate for institutional nomination the president.

Campus Compact provides fellows with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, includes virtual learning opportunities and networking as part of a national network of engaged student leaders and an optional in-person convening.

CC's Newman Fellow will:

• Join a national network of approx. 150 active fellows each year
• Select a campus or community mentor with guidance from the CCE office
  • coordinate meetings with mentor at least once a quarter to aid in your growth of an emerging public problem solver
• Attend the Campus Compact in-person Convening in the fall (expenses paid by CC)
• Join monthly virtual events facilitated by the Campus Compact Student Engagement Coordinator
  • These sessions will aid in your personal and professional growth as a social change agent
• Have the opportunity to apply for a Campus Compact Mini Grant ($500-$1500)
• Submit short reflection at the end of fellowship year
• Enhance your changemaking abilities

Mentor Role and Responsibilities

Mentors can be a faculty or staff member or a member of the community. The mentor should be someone who can work with the Newman Fellow throughout the year to deepen the student’s community connections and support their work.

• Meet quarterly with the fellow during the academic year of their fellowship
• Help fellow reflect on their fellowship experience and their broader personal, professional, and civic development
• Connect fellow to relevant resources
• Participate in a virtual mentor orientation with Campus Compact during the summer prior to the fellowship year
• Communicate with Campus Compact as needed

To see eligibility criteria, please click here and scroll to "Eligibility"

 Questions? Please email Sarah Elsey in the CCE at selsey@coloradocollege.edu

Nominate a student here