Project SHINE

Sharon Topi
315-859-4451
315-859-4477 (fax)

Program Outcomes in 2007-2008

  • 119 Hamilton College students participated in Project SHINE through a service-learning class or as volunteers.
  • Hamilton College students contributed 2264 service hours to the Utica community.
  • 9 faculty members included Project SHINE in 13 academic courses

...in 2006-2007

  • 125 Hamilton College students participated through a service-learning class or as volunteers, contributing over 1,476 hours of tutoring to the Utica Community!
  • 9 faculty members included Project SHINE in 12 academic courses  
  • 10 ESOL/Citizenship instructors welcomed coaches into their classrooms 
  • SHINE Coaches worked with an estimated 200 immigrant and refugee learners, from over 20 countries.    

...In 2005-2006

  • 144 Hamilton College and Utica College students participated as coaches or tutors, contributing a total of 2,600 volunteer hours
  • 10 new Hamilton and Utica College professors included Project SHINE in their classes
  • An estimated 154 learners from over 20 countries benefitted from their interaction with Project SHINE
  • 15 learners became U.S. citizens!
  • 40 Hamilton College students participated in Literacy Volunteers of America's intensive ESOL tutor training

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