EDUCATION IN ACTION AT UW-MILWAUKEE. MISSION STATEMENT The Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research (CCBLLR) partners with the community.

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EDUCATION IN ACTION AT UW-MILWAUKEE

MISSION STATEMENT The Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research (CCBLLR) partners with the community to inspire students, faculty, and staff to engage in activities that foster enduring personal and social change.

WHY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT? Video of Service and Leadership UW-Milwaukee has a core commitment to graduating students who are dedicated to community engagement and leadership. To this end, UWM has developed deep partnerships with the non-profit sector, providing student opportunities for volunteerism, service learning, community-based work- study, and leadership development. Through the Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research (CCBLLR) students develop: — leadership skills, — multicultural competencies, and — an investment in civic life and social responsibility.

BY THE NUMBERS

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS Ongoing weekly service – Hope House Food Pantry every Tuesday and Thursday of the year from noon-2:30pm. – The Gathering, a community meal program for the homeless, every Friday morning from 7:00am- 10:30am. Alternative Spring Break Service Trips – Travel with us to Asheville, North Carolina and commit your week to service, teambuilding, and reflection. Monthly one-time events – Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are active in our one-day events that occur each month, sometimes drawing as many as 750 participants.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS Older Adult Volunteer Programs – Adopt-a-Grandparent Program – TimeSlips – SnoPatrol College Bigs & Youth Mentors Program – Get matched with a local youth and start a positive mentoring relationship Drop-in Referrals – Stop by for referrals to local non-profits based on needs, interests, and major

SERVICE-LEARNING Over 3,400 UWM students engage in service- learning at local non-profit agency or public school. Service Learners tutor local kids, work to improve public health and the environment, alleviate the negative affects of poverty, and have an overall impact on the capacity of local non-profit agencies.

TRACKING SERVICE HOURS The Student Service Record (SSR) program helps students keep a detailed record of community engagement activities throughout their college career. A certificate is issued after completing at least 75 hours of approved service in the community. to set up a meeting and start the SSR program.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Community Leadership Lab Leadership LLC - Educ Policy 315 Community Leader Work-study Program

HALF-DAY TEAM RETREAT THAT INCLUDES… A personality inventory A survival simulation team-building exercise or outdoor challenge course Group reflection or planning lunch Lead + Engage + Advance + Develop

HOW TO FIND US… Located at the front doors of the Union. Our website Center Executive Director Laurie Marks can be reached by at or Find us on Social Media! – Facebook: – –