Community Advocates

for Students

Great Gator Neighbors living and learning together for a better community.

The Community Advocates program was developed by Nora Kilroy, Director of Off-Campus Life for the University Of Florida and Corporal Jaime Kurnick of the Gainesville Police Department, after identifying the need to assist students with learning about their community and local laws.  The program is an opportunity for University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College students to learn more about crime prevention, safety, the Gainesville Community and how they can give back to their community through outreach and service.  Community Advocates will attend a two hour class for six weeks.  Classes provide information and resources on topics including crime prevention, safety, tour of a local fire station, emergency preparation, city codes, alcohol and the community, tour of city hall, tenants rights and responsibilities, community service and much more.  The Community Advocates will take their knowledge and share with their community whether it is the apartment complex they live in, condominium complex or residential neighborhood where they own or rent.  Community Advocates will help to start a neighborhood watch or organize a crime prevention program.

Class Dates and Topics: 6:30-8:30PM
September 19th     Safety and Crime Prevention
September 26th     Tour of Fire Station & Emergency Preparedness
October 3rd           Victim Advocates & Sexual Predator Awareness
October 10th         City Codes, Alcohol and the Community/DUI
October 17th         Community Service
October 24th         Civic Engagement
October 31st         No Class
November 7th       Great Gator Neighbor & Wrap up

Other dates:
November 30th     Safety/Crime Prevention & Community Service Completed
December 4th       Community Advocates Reception, 6:30pm, location TBA
 

Application:

To Apply: http://www.dso.ufl.edu/offcampus/communityadvocates/

An application must be completed and submitted to Nora Kilroy by Friday, September 7th. The class is limited to 25 participants. Applications will be reviewed and the 25 Community Advocates will be selected and contacted by September 12th. Contact Nora Kilroy at noralk@dso.ufl.edu or by phone 352-392-1261 extension 214 with any further questions.

 Instructors:

Corporal Jaime Kurnick, Gainesville Police Department

Nora L. Kilroy Director of Off-Campus Life, University of Florida

Scholarship:  Participants that complete all required classes and out of class programs will receive a $200 book scholarship.