James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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Reading over training manuals, members of CARE educate themselves on the procedures of the organiza- tion. Previous experience was not a requirement for volunteers, therefore there was a rigorous training process. Photo courtesy of Brittany Vera Lending their attention, CARE volunteers watch a demonstration during train- ing. The training process was very demanding and required dedication and committment. Photo courtesy of Brittany Vera Front row: Stephanie Tigue. Caitlin Howard, Maria Gandolfo, Kimberly Rodgers; Back row: Sarah VViliiams, Katie Daniels, Emily Butzer, Charlotte Lynn Libby, Brittany Vera. 1 Vlr 3 ack Student Alliance The Black Student Alliance served as a support group and community for minority students. The group represented and articulated the issues of minority students and of- fered support during the orientation of Black students and their involve- ment in university activities. Front row; Pamela Carbajal, Quinncee Payne, Muso Chukwu: Saxton, Elizabeth Osunwo, Kellv Greer. Back row: Treshona CARE 12571

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•care a m r OWtCa o by Eleni Menoutis Student volunteers provide support to victims of sexual assault. Campus Assault ResponsE (CARE) was a stu- dent-established organization made up ot xoluntcers who offered conij assioii and support to sexual assault survivors. Victims had a free and confidential sup- port system available to them, which included a tele- phone helpline service and a peer assistant program. Those who had been directly or indirectly affected by sexual assault could visit the Women ' s Resource Center for CARE assistance or call the helpline for information and crisis intervention. The private helpline service operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week for primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault and rape. All CARE ()kmteers that operate the helpline ha e undergone at least 30 hours of intensi e train- ing, said senior Sarah Williams, CARE training co- ordinator. When victims called the CARE helpline, thev were directed to a voicemail where thev left a name and a number where thev could be reached. The CARE volimteer on call was then paged and responded to the message within b minutes, ac- cording to Williams. CARE training was taken very serioush to ensure the Cjualitv of the group ' s services. It was competitive and not all who ajjplied trained or immediateh began as helpline operators. Sessions were mandatorw If prospective trainees could not attend for the required duration, their applications were filed for next semester ' s training. The trained CARE volunteers conferred with other health care professionals about sexual assault situations and served on an organizational commit- tee. CARE volunteers were able to actively support victims by helping them press charges and accompa- n ing them to court. It was not necessary to be trained in order to become a member of C.4RE. Those who were not trained were still a ital part of the organization and helped out w ith the campus-wide programs. All CARE members were involved in informing the uni- ersit ' communit ' meinbers about its services, goals and fundraising acti ities. CARE provided educational programs and pre- sentations to individual organizations, clubs, classes and residence halls. A featu red speaker was invited to the university to bring attention to the issues of sexual assault and rape. We also annually per- form Rape is not Sex, ' which is a plav of sorts that discusses the stereotypes and m ' ths about rape and sexual assault, said W ' illiams. There were many other university events that supported CARE and sexual assault prevention. Get Carded Day was held on the Commons and offered students helpful information cards explaining how to reduce their risk and what to do if they were sexuali assaulted. Take Back the Night was an evening de ot- ed to ending iolence against women. The Clothesline Project was a visual display of shirts made by those affected bv abuse and assault. CARE was the primary organization working toward ending assault against women and pro ' iding support for those affected. CARE has held a special place in my heart since it began, said Hillary Wing-Richards, associate di- rector of the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Women ' s Resource Center. CARE has weathered storms and ups and downs through the ears, but be- cause it is such a valuable group on campus, it always survives, just like the siuvivors they work with. lack 2x d Latino Greek Caucus Founded in 1970, the Black and Latino Greek Caucus regulated and governed the relationships, standards and policies of all Black and Latino Greek-lettered organiza- tions at the imivensitv. Collabora- tion among groups was encouraged through community service, meet- ings and programs. J • ront row: Trent Buslev, Rvan Griffin. Nicolas Jaiamillo. Clii(|uiia Gross. Lucia Ro- as. Ladaisha Ballard. Brandon Borne; Second row: Renzo ()li;uin, Bvron Williams Taniika Jeffries, Anclia Jordan. Gina Harp. Ariel Francisco; Back row: Milionia Warner. Kameron Spencer. Rashad I ' itsenbarger. Ghris Cooks. Brandon Artis. Paris -lamillon, Jackie Casallas. 1256 I Organizations

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■C5-L Spinning the wheel. CS-L members draw names of hope- ful ASB winners. The program was so popular. CS-L used a lottery system to ensure fair- ness when signing up for tnps Photo by Revee TenHuisen CTH RiNG together, junior , and and senior ' -y Dear work on the CS-L schedule board. CS-L offered service opportunities that included semester-long placements. community projects and ASB trips. Photo by Mindi Westhoff Front row: I ' .arl) Eccles, Dani Goodson. Kelly Greer, Kelh Guinan, Kaitlni tlustei Second row: Becca Bourne. Caitlyn Boyer. Whitney Dear. Debbie Fox: Third row Lorelei Esbenshade. Walt Ghant. Jill Treac ; Back row: Andrew Mills, Dana Farrill Rich Harris. Lanren Franson. K o-L inTorrna ' vion Mission Statement: Programs: Community Service-Learning was a partnership joining • Alternative Break Program students, faculty, staff and the surrounding communi- • Alumni Service Break program ties by identifying and coordinating intentional service • America Reads and Community Work opportunities to cultivate social responsibility and life- Study long learning, thereby fostering a generation of leaders • Community Projects Program committed to positive social change. • JMU Alumni Chapters hosting |MU Alternative Break Teams History: • Partnership with JMU Alumni Relations • Founded in 1986 by faculty members Cecil Bradfield • Placement Support for Course-based and Ann Myers Service-Learning • Developed from the belief that service was the heart • Service-Learning Resource Center of higher education 1 258 I Organizations