With the program entering its second year on July 1, Paulette Fox, executive director at OICNB noted that this award will help to lay the foundation for the next five to 10 years. Fox also highlighted the importance of collaboration and partnerships in serving students successfully.
“There are relationships in New Britain that you can’t find anywhere else — you don’t see duplication of services; you see the enhancement of services,” she said.
Psych 224 was developed by Dr. Richard Judd, CCSU president emeritus, and Dr. Carol Austad, a professor in the Department of Psychological Science. During the semester the course was led by Stephen Hard, CCSU instructor.
“It was wonderful to see the students grow in their understanding of philanthropy from the diverse angles of those who give the money, the foundations that collect and disburse it, and the organizations in the community whose good work is made possible,” Hard said. “I don’t think saying the course is life-altering for the students is an overstatement. That the course introduces so many community leaders to our students is enriching for us all.”
Since 2019, the American Savings Foundation has awarded $20,000 to local nonprofits as a result of student-led presentations during the “Psychology of Giving and Introduction to Philanthropy” course.
“In the course’s third offering, the foundation continues to be impressed by the level of professionalism demonstrated by each student as they learn about the philanthropic make up of their community,” said Maria Falvo, president and CEO of American Savings Foundation. “It is our hope that this commitment to the nonprofit sector continues in some way throughout their lives.”
Photo caption: During a May 10 grant award ceremony at CCSU are (from left) Noreen Cannamela, Jenna Cowan, and Maria Sanchez, all from the American Savings Foundation; CCSU student Scott Rydecki; Heather Mills of the Pathways/Senderos Center; Paulette Fox representing the Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain; CCSU professor Stephen Hard; and CCSU students Jaime Skiba, and Joseph Fountain.
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