JRCPA Program Description and Criteria

The following is a typical sequence of activities to present a Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Award (JRCPA) event.

Prospective host secures a commitment from JRCPF in writing to host JRCPA in the state.
After discussion with the prospective host and upon acceptance of the commitment letter, JRCPF sends a grant agreement letter outlining the responsibilities of JRCPF and Host for development of JRCPA, for signature by an officer of the host organization.
REQUIREMENT: Host signs and returns the agreement.
REQUIREMENT: Host establishes a project plan based on a template provided by JRCPF for conducting the event and for recruiting required sponsors. (See Be a Sponsor)
REQUIREMENT: Host develops program budget based on an outline provided by JRCPF. Host ensures that anticipated sponsorships at least match expenditures. Host tracks actual expenditures and sponsorships against budgeted amounts.
REQUIREMENT: Host makes a firm commitment for a date for the awards presentation.
REQUIREMENT: Host and JRCPF issue a press release announcing the program.
REQUIREMENT: Host immediately begins implementing the sponsor development plan. Host advises JRCPF on a monthly basis of the progress toward plan goals.
REQUIREMENT: Host begins recruiting a keynote speaker.
REQUIREMENT: Host begins implementing the event plan, venue, catering and all other elements. Host advises JRCPF on a monthly basis of the progress toward plan goals.
REQUIREMENT: Host develops the application process for the JRCPA.
REQUIREMENT: Host recruits a selection committee to act as judges for the award.
REQUIREMENT: Host advises finalists and invites them to attend award ceremony.
REQUIREMENT: Host arranges for video presentations of award finalists and for video documentation of the awards ceremony. There should be no compromise for getting a good quality video. JRCPF will choose an applicant video for publishing on its website, www.jrcpf.org and/or www.servicebook.org
REQUIREMENT: Host arranges for appropriate individuals in addition to the key-note speaker to complete the event program, such as officers of the University or elected officials of the jurisdiction in which the community organization operates
REQUIREMENT: Host completes all plans (sponsor, event and keynote speaker) and orchestrates the awards ceremony, including video documentation.
REQUIREMENT: Host must arrange for short descriptions of winning and certified programs to be provided to JRCPF and in addition to a short description of all applicants received and the schools with which they are affiliated.

Criteria:

The program must be partnership between a college and a community for at least two years. (What and when were the first accomplishments of your partnership?)
There must be shared power in making decisions in the partnership. (How does your partnership ensure equal power in making decisions between the college and the community partner?)
The partnership should have economic and social impact for the community. (What specific accomplishments has your partnership achieved for the community and students? What are some examples of applied learning?)
Partnership planning must be based on data. (How is data used in planning the partnership activities and programs?)
The partnership should be comprised of an optimal blend of learning, research, and service. (What mechanism do you use to balance learning, research and service in your partnership? What have been the results in each of these three areas?)
The partnership program should make efforts to enlist other collaborators such as businesses, civic organizations, etc. (What steps have been taken to enlist other collaborators in your partnership?)
The value added to the community and to the college, as a result of the partnership program, must be supported by documentation. (How do you document the value of your partnership to the community?)
The program should have the promise of sustainability. (What measures are being taken to ensure the sustainability of your program?)