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1 inspire a world of good TOUGH ENOUGH ARE YOU TO INSPIRE A WORLD OF GOOD?

2 inspire a world of good SERVICE LEARNING AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES Lauren Thorman, Center for International Programs and Partnerships

3 inspire a world of good WHY SERVICE LEARNING?

4 inspire a world of good Family activities Participation in clubs Membership in communities Volunteer work Local Politics Voting PRIOR EXPERIENCE

5 inspire a world of good A teaching and learning approach that integrates community service with academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. DEFINITION

6 inspire a world of good Higher GPA Writing and oral communication skills Analytical thinking skills Commitment to community Leadership Career impact IMPACT OF SERVICE LEARNING

7 inspire a world of good NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - 2005

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10 Individual Learning –Media Images Small Groups –Book analysis –Develop and research a topic –Set up an interview in NoLa Final Papers and Projects –Express your learning in any media you choose: Photographs, video, poetry, etc. COURSE ACTIVITIES

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12 inspire a world of good Teachers teach and learn with students by creating new knowledge in the group FACULTY ROLE

13 inspire a world of good “ I feel that this week is going to open my eyes even more about the injustices that these people faced. I have a feeling that New Orleans will reshape the way I view many things.” “I’ve learned a lot about the strength of community and family, which I see in Boston now that I am looking for it.” TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING

14 inspire a world of good INTERNATIONAL SERVICE LEARNING

15 inspire a world of good 2005: 5 students and 2 faculty travel to Guatemala 2014: 65 students and 14 faculty travel to 10 countries HISTORY AND COMMITMENT

16 inspire a world of good SOUTH AFRICA: HISTORY, CULTURE, AND HUMAN SERVICES

17 inspire a world of good NORTHERN IRELAND: HOW EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS HELP CHILDREN HEAL

18 inspire a world of good TROPICAL ECOLOGY IN BELIZE

19 inspire a world of good PARTNERS NEW AND RENEWED: GUATEMALA, SCANDINAVIA, WEST AFRICA, AND BEYOND…

20 inspire a world of good Semester Study Abroad Summer Internships Volunteer Opportunities Presidential International Visiting Scholars International Education Week Fulbright and Other Scholarships Master’s in International Teaching Peace Corps INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND


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