Topeka student named Campus Compact civic fellow

LAWRENCE — Campus Compact has named 181 student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country as 2013 Newman Civic Fellows. Honorees include a Nicki Rose, a senior at the University of Kansas from Topeka.

Rose's work with the Kansas African American Affairs Commission resulted in a new online advocacy toolkit to better assist others in facilitating change. She also is an active volunteer and intern at Court Appointed Special Advocates, where she directly supports children in foster care and serves on the Child Abuse Prevention Month coalition committee.

"I am honored to be this year’s Newman Civic Fellow for the University of Kansas," Rose said. "I owe many thanks to the amazing KU staff and faculty. Without their support I would not be able to pursue my passion. It is my hope that one day all children will have access to excellent education."

At KU, she also works with the Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity the KU Blueprints Leadership Conference and Alpha Delta Pi.

“These students represent the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders. They serve as national examples of the role that higher education can — and does — play in building stronger communities,” said Campus Compact President Maureen Curley.  

Newman Civic Fellow awards are made in memory of Frank Newman, a founder of Campus Compact, who dedicated his life to creating systemic change through education reform. The awards are made possible through the support of the KPMG Foundation.

For a full list of the 2013 Newman Civic Fellows, go online.