Community and Campus Partnership To Address Injustice
Program Highlights
103 faculty
incorporated Service Learning
into 110 different courses
placing 2,241 students
at over 130 community agencies.
The Impact
As a result of their Service Learning experience…
88% of students report greater awareness of social justice issues in the community
97% of students report they will work to further equality and justice
Reflection
Reflection is an integral part of the Service Learning experience.
Through 15 reflection sessions
Over 500 students per semester join together to reflect on their experiences, delve into issues of social justice, as well as discuss issues like racism and prejudice that plague our society.
Faculty Development
Scholarship of Engagement Community (SOE)
12 faculty were selected to participate in the SOE Community. Participants received a $1,500- $2,000 course development award to integrate or enhance service learning in their course.
. These faculty members demonstrate best practices in Service Learning and Community-based Research
Congratulations SOE Faculty Dr. Albert Abena - Dental Clinical Services Dr. Ruth Ann Belknap - Nursing Dr. Kati Tusinski Berg - Communication Dr. Alexandra Crampton - Social and Cultural Sciences Ms. Deborah Crane - Social and Cultural Sciences Dr. Sarah Bonewits Feldner - Communication Mr. Daniel Geigler - Finance Mr. Robert Greene - Social and Cultural Sciences Dr. Heather Hlavka - Social and Cultural Sciences Dr. Astrida Kaugars - Psychology Mr. Terence Miller - Office of International Education Dr. Amelia Zurcher - Women's Studies Program and English
Faculty Bus Tour “Who’s still standing at the door? A look into women’s issues in Milwaukee”
Each Spring, dozens of Marquette faculty come together to visit several Service Learning sites on the annual Faculty Bus Tour.
Sites Visited: May 2010 Notre Dame Middle School Notre Dame Middle School Benedict Center Benedict Center 9to5 Milwaukee 9to5 Milwaukee United Community Center United Community Center Milwaukee Rescue Mission – Joy House Milwaukee Rescue Mission – Joy House
Faculty Workshop
The 2010 faculty workshop explored the topic Critical Issues in Service Learning : The intersection between my values, my teaching, and student learning
Staff Leadership & Development
The Service Learning Program actively promotes the leadership development of our student staff members.
The Service Learning staff serves as liaisons to Service Learning students, faculty, and community partners.
Service Learning Program Events: Sign-Up Night
Sign-Up Night is the primary means in which students sign up for Service Learning. In a 3-hour period, 500+ students sign up for their placements.
Midwest Service Leaders Conference
The Service Learning Program hosts the bi-annual Midwest Service Leaders Conference. The Conference is aimed at helping students develop skills, passion and knowledge to inspire meaningful service projects on campus.
During the 2010 Midwest Service Leaders Conference, 103 students representing 13 regional institutions were in attendance.
Students heard from speakers from various non- profits and also worked on service projects to benefit Project Night-Night, American Red Cross, Children’s Service Society and other organizations.
Institute for Urban Life Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Center for Peacemaking Manresa for Faculty in the Center for Teaching and Learning Thank you to our sponsors: