VISTA members make a full time, yearlong commitment to uphold the program priorities of poverty alleviation, capacity building, sustainable solutions, and community empowerment. VISTA members work to build capacity at community partner sites so those organizations can fulfill their mission with greater efficiency and impact. At Boys and Girls CLub of lexington, VISTA Member Latara […]
Read More… from Program Development Vista with the Boys and Girls Club of Lexington (2018-20)
VISTA Summer Associates complete 3000 hours of hands-on, direct service with community partner organizations, with an emphasis on summer learning and food security. VISTA Summer Associates Breanna Adams (2018) and Tawanna Jefferson (2019) engaged K-12 students to strengthen literacy and math skills during the summer program. Read the final student report delivered to the local […]
The Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Act places an emphasis on grade-level reading skills, particularly as students progress. UM researchers identified best prctices to ensure tht every student reads at or above grade level by the end of third grade. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner Contact Info Laura Martin […]
Read More… from PK-12th Grade Comprehensive Literaccy Framework
The McLean Entrepreneurial Leadership Program is a weeklong, residential summer program on the campus of the University of Mississippi. The purpose of the McLean Entrepreneurial Leadership Program is to foster dialogue about how Mississippi can utilize resources through the University of Mississippi to address some of the state’s most pressing needs. Outcomes of the program […]
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation presents the Healthy Hometown award annually to encourage and reward exemplary community health and wellness in minucipalities across the state. Faculty and students worked alongside community leaders to create the grant application based on Lexington’s environmental ordinances and policies, reduced tobacco use, community wellness infrastructure and […]
Offer enrichment and programming to inspire college-going aspirations and civic engagement among youth participating in summer programs at the Community Student Learning Center and the Nollie Jenkins Family Center. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner Contact Info Laura Martin M Partner Director and Associate Director of the McLean […]
Interactive presentation at the Holmes County Career and Technical Center relating to money management and goal-setting around future educatinal attainment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner Contact Info Laura Martin M Partner Director and Associate Director of the McLean Institute lemartin@olemiss.edu 662-915-2078 University Faculty Contact Local Government / […]
Incorporate health ad wellness programming into the annual Lexngton Spring Festival, which drives significant tourism and community engagement. Due to inclementweather, the healthy fair was rescheduled and held in conjunction with the Garage Sale benefiting the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters program of the Community Student Learning Center. Read the final student report […]
In 2018, the City of Lexington received funding through the Partnership for Healthy Mississippi to hire a Farmers’ Market manager. To continue to develop and enhance the farmer’s market as a community resource, the market sought a plan for expansion, engagement, and vendor recruitment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. […]
In an effort to promote its history and opportunities for tourism and economic development, the City of Lexington would like to enhance its branding and marketing efforts. Lexington has a rich Blues and music history, and features many historic houses and landmarks. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner […]
Read More… from Branding and Marketing for City of Lexington