Document highlighting EMU's engagement with the community.

1. B.Side
B.Side
203 Boone Hall, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.6570
www.bsideofyouth.com
Digital Inclusion
105 Sill Hall, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.8070
www.direcycle.com
Art Around Town
203 Boone Hall, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.6570
www.artaroundtown.us
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The Business Side of Youth (The B. Side) is a community outreach program housed
in the Office of Academic Service-Learning. Launched seven years ago its mission
is to foster a culture of entrepreneurship for area youth through business education
and social enterprise. EMU college students serve as program guides and mentors
receiving academic credit and professional experience in entrepreneurship, technology,
art management and community education. The B. Side trains teachers and youth in
entrepreneurship curriculum, and operates two social enterprises: Digital Inclusion (DI)
and Art Around Town (AAT). All of The B. Side programs target youth ages 13-20, and
strive to support low-income communities through the enhancement of business and
technological educational development.
The B. Side helped me find direction in life through my current plan and allowed me to
see that music was not a business I actually wanted to be a part of. It also allowed me
to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures who I would never have
been able to meet otherwise.
-B.Side participant & EMU undergraduate
The Business Side of Youth
The B. Side was founded to establish a youth-driven entrepreneurial and leadership
culture that provides economic opportunities for Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County area
youth. The B. Side stimulates business and professional skills, encourage creative and
intelligent risk taking, and instills financial independence and community responsibility
in youth ages 13-20. Over the years The B. Side has been a part of multiple
collaborations, both on campus and off, and has provided consulting work that has
expanded the age of youth served to 25 based on the programming being provided.
Digital Inclusion
Digital Inclusion (DI) is a refurbished computer equipment retailer and technical training
social enterprise. Youth that go through the DI training program receive 40 to 48 hours
of computer hardware and software training depending on their program track. More
than 90% of the youth that go through the DI program are from low-income households
or are designated as “at risk” youth. By providing training to this demographic DI strives
to reduce the “digital divide” (the technology gap) in low-income areas of Washtenaw
County by placing skilled youth back into the community. This provides an opportunity
for residents to receive no cost to low cost technical support, and for the youth to
potentially generate their own income as budding entrepreneurs.
Art Around Town
Art Around Town (AAT) is a social enterprise that provides art supplies to local schools
for students to produce works of art. These works are then sold through exhibitions
and auctions, with the proceeds being used to benefit the individual artist, continued
supplies for teachers, and to support the future efforts of AAT.
campus collaborations
community collaborations
schools outreached & visited since the program’s inception
EMU students, staff & faculty involved in The B. Side
youth engaged since inception
hours of service of volunteers/mentors recruited
of grants, contracts & revenue dollars generated
More info visit www.emich.edu/engage

2. Bright Futures
Bright Futures
Eastern Michigan University
203 Boone Hall Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
734.487.0372
www.emubrightfutures.org
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What students say about Bright Futures:
EMU Bright Futures launched in 2007 is an afterschool and summer program serving
students in Ypsilanti Community Schools, Romulus Community Schools, and Wayne
Westland Community Schools at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The
focus of Bright Futures is to improve academic achievement, develop self-efficacy, and
prepare elementary, middle, and high school students to transition to the next level of
schooling.
The program currently has 20 sites serving 916 students, and activities focus on
developing students’ ability to persist in their efforts to achieve their academic and
personal goals.
“Because of this program, my child thinks that doing well in school is important for
having a successful career.”
- Bright Futures parent
“You have to be motivated to do well in school. I wasn’t motivated before Bright
Futures, but now I’m motivated. I’m looking into college.”
- Bright Futures student.
“Bright Futures helped me be responsible and be a good role model.”
- Bright Futures student.
“The staff are always involved with the children. Bright Futures also provides
opportunities for the kids to see more than just their neighborhood through exposure
during field trips.”
- Bright Futures parent
Ypsilanti Community Schools: Estabrook Elementary, Holmes Elementary, Erickson
Elementary, Adams STEM Academy, Ypsilanti Community Middle School, Washtenaw
International Middle Academy, Ypsilanti Community High School, Ypsilanti New Tech
High School.
Romulus Community Schools: Romulus Middle School, Romulus High School.
Wayne Westland Community School District Sites: Hoover Elementary, Adams
Upper Elementary, Adams Lower Elementary, Taft-Galloway Elementary, Hicks
Elementary, Franklin middle School, Stevenson Middle School, Marshall Upper
Elementary, Wayne Memorial High School, John Glenn High School.
I get to do things I like to do.
I have opportunities to be a leader.
I get to choose my activities.
It’s ok to make mistakes as long as you’re learning.
I have fun when I’m at the program.
Staff care about me.
Faculty involved in collaboration
Volunteers a Year including Academic Service-Learning Students
Full and part-time staff members
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More info visit www.emich.edu/engage

3. Athletics
Athletics
EMUEagles.com
734.487.1050
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Eastern Michigan University has been a member of the Mid-American Conference
since 1971 and has been among the league’s most successful members. EMU’s
varsity intercollegiate program features 21 different sports, nine men’s teams and 12
women’s teams; the program employs more than 70 full-time staff and supports more
than 500 student-athletes. Additionally, Eastern Michigan has had a representative
at every summer Olympics since 1960. Student-athletes from each of the university’s
21 varsity programs take time out of their academic and athletic schedules to help
out around the Ypsilanti community. With emphasis on giving back to our local and
campus communities, the student-athletes collectively participated in approximately
2,000 volunteer hours.
“There is no greater lesson our student-athletes learn than the importance of giving
back to others. And there is no greater moment than watching the joy on a child’s face
when they are impacted by our student-athletes.”
- EMU Vice President and Director of Athletics Heather Lyke
2nd & 7 Foundation
Engaged more than 200 student-athletes in the “Tackling Illiteracy” program, who
visited and donated 700 books to 24 second grade classrooms between six different
Ypsilanti elementary schools as a part of the program to tackle illiteracy.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.)
Hosted the annual student-athlete talent show “Jock Jamz”, and raised over $950 for
the Ypsilanti Community Schools. Students also spearheaded an effort to support the
Angel Tree Program with the local Salvation Army.
EMU Victory Day
A day where youth received a complete game day experience. Children participate in
drills, offensive and defensive plays, and even have their name announced one-by-
one with their biography and picture flashing on the scoreboard. Each child received a
medal before posing for a group photo and wrapped up the day by singing the Eastern
Michigan University fight song.
cognitively and physically impaired children hosted by Football team at
Rynearson Stadium
40 people served supplies purchased by the EMU Wresting team at the
Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor.
$5,000 raised by women’s EMU Soccer team for the National
Ovarian Cancer Coalition when it recognized its match as
Cancer Awareness Day
The women’s Swimming program made and donated blankets to children at Mott
Hospital.
The women’s Basketball squad went to the Glacier Hills Retirement Home and
participated in EMU’s Autism Collaborative Center Family Fun Night.
The women’s Gymnastics team went out into the community conducting a “Get
Off Your Glass” outreach, during which they cleaned up school playgrounds
and parks, and spent time marking drains on campus to assist with storm water
management.
More info visit www.emich.edu/engage

4. Hamilton
Crossing
Hamilton Crossing
Family Empowerment Project
596 S. Hamilton St., Ypsilanti,MI 48197
734.340.2411
www.hcfep.com
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participant graduated from Washtenaw Community College
FEP participants passed their GED exams
FEP partticipants received BA degrees
FEP participants are currently enrolled in the educational programs
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Reduction in police calls per unit since 2010
Participants who’ve seen a rise in earned income
Reduction in arrests per unit since 2010
Participants who are employed part or full time
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Eastern Michigan University in partnership with the Ypsilanti Housing Commission,
has developed a Family Empowerment Program (FEP) for the residents of Hamilton
Crossing; focused on increasing employment, education and health outcomes. Funded
by the Kresge Foundation, the program has worked with 70 families over the past
two years, and boasts over a 70% employment rate. The program also works to raise
residents’ educational level to build future career success.
The Family Empowerment Program had me set goals when I first moved in and
because of the summer program my son was at the day care center so I didn’t have
to find a baby sitter for him. It felt good because I knew that he was participating in
activities and that he was safe. So that allowed me to enroll in school and work at the
same time.
- Hamilton Crossing participant
Programs Include: Individual Development matched savings accounts, Resource
Fund financial education program, University of Michigan Program for Multicultural
Health nutrition and healthy living series, Community Garden, Hope Clinic Dental Care
enrollment program.
The FEP provides the following assistance to its families:
• Providing computers and wireless connections free of charge to participants.
• Assisting residents in accessing job-seeking services, such as the Michigan Works
programming.
• Access to scholarship program for high quality child-care.
• Helping families locate and access needed medical, dental, and mental-health
services, as well as provide support with health-insurance enrollment.
Key Partners: The Hamilton Crossing Family Empowerment program is a
collaboration of Eastern Michigan University, the United Way of Washtenaw County,
Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development, SOS
Community Services, IHN-Alpha House, Washtenaw Community College, the Ypsilanti
Housing Commission, and Chesapeake Community Advisors.
More info visit www.emich.edu/engage

5. Vision
VISION Volunteer Center
346 EMU Student Center
734.487.1313
www.emich.edu/vision/
vision@emich.edu
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The VISION Volunteer Center’s student-led programs are comprised of direct service
as well as education and advocacy components. VISION aims to provide students
with the opportunity to engage with communities through holistic service opportunities,
mutually beneficial community partnerships, and immersion programs that coincide
with and enhance students’ academic and personal goals. VISION also aims to provide
community based and active citizenship education, while fostering an inclusive space
that helps students lead productive, socially conscious lives.
“Since going to Haiti, I think about how lucky I am to have access to clean water,
electricity, and health care - basic human necessities. I have learned so much about
service, social justice, and even different cultures. Alternative Breaks is an amazing
program that all people should have an opportunity to go on.”
- Student who participated in the in the International Immersion Program
“I feel so much more informed about urban farming and the food crisis in Detroit. I
understand how important this movement is. I am excited and motivated to continue
doing my part. I am so thankful for organizations and opportunities such as these.”
- Student who participated in the Detroit Alternative Weekend
Immersion Programs:
Alternative Spring Breaks
Detroit Alternative Weekends
International
Tutoring, Mentoring and Friendship Programs:
Best Buddies
Pen Pals
826michigan
Student Organizations:
GREEN - Gathering Resources to Educate about our Environment and Nature
Giving Garden - is a student organization that runs an on-site community garden
students served 22 hours in Ypsi Lives: Sharing our Stories
hours completed at Student Parent Day by 12 students
students attended Alternative Breaks serving a total of 3036 hours
students from GREEN served 261 hours
students served 2443 hours in the Pen Pals letter-writing program
students participated in the “One Day Events” serving 680 hours
service hours by 6 International Break students
students gave 8198 service hours in 2013 – 2014
hours served by 28 students for America Reads
More info visit www.emich.edu/engage

6. SEMIS
Coalition
Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition (SEMIS)
Eastern Michigan University
203 Boone Hall, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
734.709.8044
www.semiscoalition.org
www.facebook.com/semiscoalition
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The Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition (SEMIS) engages teachers from 18
schools and over 35 community partner organizations from diverse backgrounds
around a common agenda of helping students become citizen-stewards of their
local communities and the Great Lakes region. The program is young, but already
accomplished. In the first six years, it has provided close to 5,000 hours of professional
development support to teachers and involved close to 10,000 students in place-based
projects and SEMIS related stewardship experiences. A major focus of the Coalition
is to help educators and students analyze and address the root cultural causes of the
social and ecological crises we face, while addressing core content in and out of the
classroom. By focusing educational investigations on local issues that young people
can directly impact, students gain a deeper understanding of the interrelated social and
environmental problems their communities face while building their sense of agency
as civic actors in their communities. When students and teachers work with community
partners and other members of the Coalition, they begin to develop pride in their
communities and a realization that we are stronger together than when we act alone.
The SEMIS Coalition is the southeast Michigan hub of a statewide organization called
the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI), a 10-year initiative funded primarily
by the Great Lakes Fisheries Trust. Dr. Greg Smith, an expert in community-based
education has called the GLSI the most ambitious effort of its kind in the country.
This is me, I’m giving back to my community, helping out, bettering it. It changes how I
see community. We have to take charge of our community. Take care of and help little
ones grow up in our community. We can do it. They need to know that big changes
don’t just start big- you can start small. That’s what we did. We can come together as a
community to make change.”
- SEMIS Coalition student
Active schools in 2014-15: Ann Arbor Learning Community, Blossom
Preschool, Detroit Institute of Technology at Cody High School, Detroit Waldorf School,
Experiencia Preparatory Academy, Hope of Detroit Academy, Honey Creek Community
School, Jack Harvey Elementary, The James and Grace Lee Boggs School, John Paul
II Catholic School, King Elementary School, Neinas Elementary School, Novi Meadows
Elementary School.
SEMIS Coalition community partners include::
• Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative
• Institute for the Study of Children, Families, & Communities
• EMU College of Education
• Detroit Youth Energy Squad
• Matrix Theatre Company
• The James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community
Leadership
• Earth Force
• Leslie Science and Nature Center
• Huron River Watershed Council
• Michigan Sea Grant
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
• Green Living Science
• Nielsen Education Consulting
• The Stewardship Network
• Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision
More info visit www.emich.edu/engage