Evaluating the Fit | Designing a Program | Creating a Student Development Plan | Connecting to the Network | Foundation Campus Visit | Tracking & Reporting

A brief guide intended to jump-start the planning process for campuses interested in participating in the Bonner Program. Interested campuses should review the six steps outlined in this guide and then contact Robert Hackett, Vice-President of the Bonner Foundation.

Step 1: Evaluating the Fit

Determine the Bonner Program's fit with your particular campus.

Step 2: Designing a Program

Developing a campus infrastructure, financial support, and community partnerships as well as a timeline for implementing these new logistics and networks.

Step 3: Creating a Student Development Plan

Establishing a concrete plan for developing Bonner students throughout their college career.

Step 4: Connecting to the Network

Connecting to the larger Bonner Program Network, including the Bonner Foundation and the more than 65 other campuses across the nation.

Step 5: Foundation Staff Visit

Maintain connection with the Bonner Foundation through regular communication including an invitation to you campus.

Step 6: Tracking & Reporting 

Manage your students' service through BWBRS (Bonner Web-Based Reporting System). Have incoming students take the Student impact survey and assess the program's progress in creating a campus wide culture of service.

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Back to Program Organizational Structure (Director's Handbook).