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| Summit County Food Policy Council (SFPC)is forging ahead with active committees including: Micro Enterprises, Health Food Access, Education/Marketing, Community Gardens and Networking. It’s another bright spot for Akron’s growing sustainability efforts. |
This Extra Credit opportunity will give you 10 extra points on your average quiz grade if done properly. A couple of options:
1/ Attend a public meeting in your community. It can be a City/Village/County Council meeting, a ward meeting, a Township Trustee meeting, A county Commissioner meeting, a neighborhood watch meeting, a block watch meeting, a neighborhood organization meeting, a local school board meeting, a University of Akron-sponsored public meeting, a political party meeting (often monthly), a local or regional planning board meeting, a local park board meeting, a board of zoning appeals meeting, or any similar or related meeting of a public or non-profit body. Consult your local newpaper (daily or weekly) to see what meetings are scheduled in your area. Ask me if you're not sure if your meeting qualifies.
2/ Participate in an effort to help the campus, community or some cause, such as a political campaign: One example was "Up 'til Dawn" organized here by UA students last year to help eliminate Childhood Cancer. Or, stop down at the political party headquarters in Akron of your choice. They'll put you to work....quickly!
Many other other opportunities exist on campus and in your own community. Visit this UA website for great monthly opportunities on a Saturday or opportunities during the week with "Serve Akron!" Plan ahead and schedule yourself now. http://www.uakron.edu/studentlife/serve/service-opportunities/
After attending or participating, write a 1 page minimum journal article of your experience, with highlights and/or lowlights. Indicate whether attending made you more or less likely to be involved in local community groups.
Assignment is due by your final exam.
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