New EPIC-N Member Certification Form Released
By: Ada Inman
EPIC-N has released a new Member Certification form. This form asks EPIC member programs to certify that their internal operations, institutional and community engagement activities adhere to the core EPIC Model tenets. Read below to learn more about the certification process.
What
EPIC member programs are asked to certify that their internal operations, institutional and community engagement activities adhere to the core EPIC Model tenets.
Why
Certification of EPIC programs will enable the growing network of member institutions and partner communities to develop consistency of institutional and community engagement activities and operational approaches. By certifying, programs offer assurance to the EPIC-Network that they act in ways consistent with the principles of the EPIC Model. Certification will be used as a criterion for members to receive money or other resources identified or secured by EPIC-N.
How
Every other year, member programs will complete a brief survey to offer insights on how their programs support the EPIC tenets. Programs can demonstrate accomplishments in their internal operations, and institutional and community engagement activities.
EPIC Member Tenets (based on the EPIC Model elements)
- Creates a sustaining partnership with local governments (or community organizations) and university entities
- Focuses on improving quality of life
- Respects and works within existing administrative structures and/or individual responsibilities of all partners
- Facilitates community-identified and community-driven activities, and encourages community evaluation of contributions
- Uses multi-disciplinary approaches to respond to community-identified opportunities, and catalyzes large numbers of contact hours (courses, students, time in community)
You Will Be Asked To
- Provide your contact information for EPIC-N staff to use in processing of this submission.
- Identify the Tenets and Operational Approaches of the EPIC Model your program employs.
- Demonstrate evidence of the indicated use.
Following identification, you will be asked to provide evidence for each of those operational approaches. Evidence can include a link to a website page, a pdf, a recorded description, or anything that you believes describes and/or evidences your fidelity to the EPIC Model. Adaptations based on your local context are always considered so please provide descriptions of differences as you see fit. Use narrative or bullet points as desired.
Benefits of Submission
- Receive valuable feedback from EPIC-N staff and/or board of directors.
- Increase global knowledge of your programmatic efforts.
Benefits of Receiving Certification
- Identification as “Certified” EPIC Model program on the “Who’s in the Network” Map of the EPIC-N website.
- Considered by EPIC-N staff in funding opportunities made available by EPIC-N and its partners.
Additional Resources to Consider Before Completing Submission
- Open this pdf to view all of the Tenets and their associated Operational Approaches which will be described throughout this form.
- Open this pdf to view this form in full.
Timeline
After submitting this form, EPIC-N staff will confirm receipt. Your submission will then be reviewed by the following EPIC-N staff and board members including: the appropriate EPIC-Network Regional Coordinator (e.g. Mzime Murisa for submissions from Africa), and board members, Laura Bloch, Branden Born, Jane Rogan, Joel Rogers, and others as needed.
Once reviewed, the party who submitted the materials will receive an email and attached letter which includes:
- The results of the review
- Language and imagery to use locally to identify your level of certification
- Links to location on EPIC-N website where certification designation is identified
- Resources provided by EPIC-N regardless of certification status
- Recommendations from EPIC-N regardless of certification status
Click Here to Submit Your Certification Information
Contact EPIC-N staff at info@epicn.org if you have any questions.
