Homepage Summer 2013 Community Affairs Vice President Dr. Samory T. Pruitt believes students advance their knowledge by applying classroom lessons to real world problems. Dr. Heather Pleasants directs the Parent Leadership Academy, now in its seventh year. The program won a Magna Award in 2013. Trisha Powell Crain of the Alabama School Connection speaks to a Parent Leadership Academy class, a program that gives parents a central role in their chlldren's education. This photo is one of thousands taken by students in Alabama's Black Belt as part of the 100 Lenses project, a program to promote community history and leadership through photography and analytical writing. Homegrown Alabama brings fresh produce and homemade items that bring large crowds to the campus most Thursdays throughout the year. This student-originated project is in its fifth year. An attendee at the 7th Annual CCBP Awards Luncheon examines the program containing the names and descriptions of the projects of the faculty, students and community partners receiving awards. SPOTLIGHTS Students SCOPE brings young scholars together to pursue engaged scholarship. Community Parent Leadership Academy unifies schools, parents on behalf of children. Campus Crossroads Community Center joins with others to host sleep-out on the Quad. RESOURCES