A Community Consultant Group

What is "The Connection"?
We are recruiting interested students to assist community-based organizations (CBOs). Those involved will be a source of information/help for our CBOs. Students may help with data analysis and interpretation, surveying, research, writing/revising grants, curriculum design and teaching health topics, and much more. Download a copy of the Connection's brochure for more information (in pdf form). The Connection is an internationally recognized program. The Connection won the Program of the Year in April 2008 from ACPA College Student Educator International, Commission for Student Involvement. Additionally, in 2009, The Connection won the "Best In Class" award for humanitarianism and community service through the Jenzabar Foundation.

Who can be a consultant in "The Connection"?
Any interested person (student, faculty, staff,or alum) within Johns Hopkins can participate. We will be providing services to CBOs in the East Baltimore community that need assistance with short-term projects. Graduate students in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health may have the most interest in participating in this group.

How can I learn more about the Connection?
Join us at an information session.
View a PowerPoint presentation with more details on the Connection!

Why is this group necessary?
Many CBOs need help/advice when applying for funding or conducting short-term research and YOU need experience/a chance to put your skills to work in the real world. This is a great chance to form mutually beneficial partnerships with area CBOs. Additionally, many graduate students do not have the time to commit to any organization for an entire year. This gives students the opportunity to be involved with short-term projects.

Time Commitment?
Projects will be short-term with a flexible time commitment. The maximum time for each project will be 8 weeks. Students will work together in small teams (3-5 students) to complete the projects.

What types of projects have been completed in the past?
View these year end reports for descriptions of past projects (in pdf format):

Connection Projects 2010-2011  
Connection Projects 2009-2010
Connection Projects 2008-2009  
Connection Projects 2007-2008     
Connection Projects 2006-2007   
Connection Projects 2005-2006   

The Connection Management Team:
Mindi Levin, SOURCE Director:  410-955-3880, source@jhsph.edu  
Jennifer Le, SOURCE Program Assistant: 410-955-3880, jle@jhsph.edu
Lainie Rutkow, JHSPH Faculty Member in Health Policy and Management: hrutkow@jhsph.edu  

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:  
Fill out the Consultant Profile Form (Word version or pdf version). Return the Consultant Profile Form and a copy of your resume or CV to source@jhsph.edu or bring it to SOURCE, 2017 E. Monument St., Baltimore, MD 21205.