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“The Innovation Center has emerged as a leader in the nationwide effort to strengthen communities through the meaningful involvement of young people. The Center fosters innovation by showcasing promising approaches and connecting people who share a common vision for youth development through community change.”
— Roger Rennekamp, Ph.D., Professor, Department Head and State 4-H Program Leader, Oregon State University |
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Selected Publications Featuring the Innovation Center
- State
News - The Council of State Governments, May 2007. "They've
Got Next." Author Laura Coleman speaks to Wendy Wheeler on the
challenges and rewards of engaging with young people on political
issues at the state and national levels.
- Youth
Today, April 2007. “Promising Practices: Youth Service,
Beyond Planting Trees.” Focusing on the impact of civic action
on youth development, this article refers to the Innovation Center's
Youth Leadership for Development Initiative (YLDI) and quotes Wendy
Wheeler regarding the role of youth empowerment in civic engagement.
This edition of Youth Today also features a story on one of our partners
from the YLDI study, Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice.
- The Prevention Researcher. Organizations
Involving Youth in Leadership Positions: A Conversation with Wendy
Wheeler. Wendy answers questions on involving youth in leadership
positions for this newsletter of research for professionals working
with adolescents and at-risk youth. Electronic copies can be accessed
through the TPR website by clicking
here.
- Encyclopedia
of Youth Activism. Innovation Center president Wendy Wheeler was
on the advisory board for this publication, which features an entry
on the Youth Leadership for Development Initiative. Information about
the encyclopedia can be accessed by clicking
here.
- Associations
Now - American Society of Association Executives. Wendy Wheeler
shares advice, ideas, and encouragement for associations looking to
meaningfully reach out to and engage young people. Additional copies
can be found through the American Society of Association Executives
website by clicking
here.
- Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette, October 17, 2005. “Youths volunteer in record
numbers: Studies confirm a service-oriented young generation.”
Wendy Wheeler is quoted regarding the role of technology in youth
engagement.
- Gotham
Gazette, July 28, 2005. “Youth Justice Board - Teenagers
Studying (Not Committing) Crime.” Wendy Wheeler is quoted as
an expert on youth civic engagement and the role young people can
play in local community initiatives. W.K. Kellogg Foundation,
- KLCC
Bridge, Spring 2005. “Coordinating Team Brings Record of
Youth Engagement to Session II.” Follow
the link or download
a PDF copy of this article from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation about
the Innovation Center's role to coordinate the Kellogg Leadership
for Community Change initiative which will engage youth and Adults
from communities across the country around issues of leadership.
- The
Chronicle of Philanthropy, April 2005. “Charities Should
Focus on People Under 25.” Letter to the editor from Wendy Wheeler
about the importance of young people in philanthropy.
- Results
Newsletter, October 2004. “Collaboration Demonstrates the
Power of Evaluation” excerpts from Lessons in Leadership, published
by the Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development.
- Changemakers.net,
August 2004. The Innovation Center was selected as a leading site
for social entrepreneurs and listed in the library under “Youth
Leading Social Change.”
- Los
Angeles Times, May 26, 2004, “Chairs Sit Well With Laborers,”
by Lee Romney
- Forum
Focus, May 2004, “Research Update: Civic Organizations Provide
Key Skills and Opportunities”
- Youth
Today, March 2004, “Is Civic Activism the Answer?”
by Dick Mendel
- Axiom News Services, February 5, 2004 "Study shows youth want
to work toward social change," by Roderick Benns
- Oakland
Tribune, February 1, 2004 "Learning
Leadership," by Chauncey Bailey
© 2007 Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development
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