Community Services

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• Archaeological Research in Albany and Viminacium, Yugoslavia
  Classics professor Michael Werner is Albany's official archaeologist and he periodically leads a team of researchers and student archaeologists in Yugoslavia.
• Center for Human Services Research
  Through its research, the Center seeks to strengthen university and community partnerships by conducting research in community-based settings.
• Child Research and Study Center
  CRSC is one of the organized research centers in the School of Education that provides training and field experiece in research for graduate students.
• College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Community Day
  CNSE Community Day gives residents of the Capital Region, Tech Valley and New York State an up-close look at the exciting world of nanotechnology.
• Community Service in Education (EDU 390)
  EDU 390 is a course for undergraduate students to get involved in community service.
  
• Community and Public Service Program (RSSW 290, 291 and 390)
  The Community and Public Service Program provides undergraduate students from all disciplines with volunteer community service opportunities for academic credit.
• Counseling Care and Services, Inc.
  Professor Micki Friedlander serves as a professional development resource for Counseling Care and Services, Inc. 
  
• Counseling Internship Program
  Counseling placements for master’s and doctoral students are provided through cooperative agreements with a variety of colleges, hospitals, and community agencies.
• Environmental Outreach Program
  Student volunteers, interns and staff from the Office of Environmental Sustainability can make presentations and run activities centered on environmental responsibility.
  
• Evaluation Consortium
  The Evaluation Consortium conducts program evaluation services for educational, governmental, and private agencies.
  
• ExcelleShare
  ExcelleShare recruits adult volunteers aged 55+ and matches them with capacity building roles in local nonprofit and public sector organizations.
• Facility Rental Program - Performing Arts Center
  The five performance spaces uptown and Page Hall downtown are available to community organizations for events at very reasonable rates.
• Give and Go Program
  This program collects donations from students at the end of the semester.  The office is assisted in this operation by student volunteers and interns.
  
• Healthy Choices New York
  Healthy Choices NY is a statewide initiative to empower older adults by providing evidence-based health promotion programs in community-based settings.
• Healthy Hearts on the Hill Coalition
  Healthy Hearts on the Hill increases awareness and participation in heart healthy behaviors in Albany’s West Hill and surrounding communities.
• Humanities Institute for Lifelong Learning & OASIS Programs and Public Libraries and Museums
  Faculty teach courses and deliver lectures in various community settings.
• Institute of Gerontology
  The Institute and its research center have a multi-pronged approach to the needs of the rapidly growing aging population.
• Internships in Aging Project (IAP)
  This project provides education for social workers, stimulating development of new social and healthcare services to Capital District older persons.
• Know Your Schools~for NY Kids
  Know Your Schools~for NY Kids, affiliated with the School of Education, offers a variety of free school improvement resources to the community.
• Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne
  The Mohawk Nation Community of Akwesasne is concerned about possible effects of PCBs in their waterways. 
  
• NANOvember
  CNSE's NANOvember is a month-long series of events and activities that showcase the exciting world of nanotechnology.
• New York State Capital Region OASIS Lifelong Learning Program
  NYS Capital Region OASIS is an educational program designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults.
• Prevention Research Center Community Summit
   For several years, the Prevention Research Center has been conducting a research project to promote walking in rural communities.
• Psychological Services Center
  The PSC, a training and research clinic for the Clinical & Counseling Psychology Doctoral students, is a community-based resource for individuals throughout the region. 
  
• RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of the Capital Region
  RSVP Capital Region serves as a clearinghouse linking volunteers aged 55+ with local service organizations meeting critical community needs.
• School of Social Welfare Faculty Outreach
  School of Social Welfare faculty members contribute their expertise to a wide range of national and local organizations.
• Senior Financial Literacy Training and Education Initiative
  This project addresses financial literacy among older adults and helps prevent financial exploitation, abuse, and fraud.
• The Office of Environmental Sustainability
  The office coordinates the Univeristy environmental initiatives including the involvement of student volunteers and interns to support community-based projects.
• Undergraduate ITM Program
  Undergraduate students enrolled in ITM 434 work for not-for-profit organizations on IT projects for the entire semester.