Service Learning and the INSTITUTE for Leadership and Service

The University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to provide excellent student-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context. A UDM education seeks to integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and social development of students. How does our Mission Statement relate to Service-Learning? Mission = Student Centered

Active Experimentation Abstract Conceptualization Concrete Experience Reflective Observation Kolb’s Learning Cycle & Service-Learning

The University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to provide excellent student-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context. A UDM education seeks to integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and social development of students. How does our Mission Statement relate to Service-Learning?

Student Comment  “When you see an issue in someone’s life, you want to learn more.”

Engaging Vision The University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to provide excellent student-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context. A UDM education seeks to integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and social development of students. The University of Detroit Mercy will be recognized as a premier private university in the Great Lakes region, distinguished by graduates who lead, serve and make a difference in their communities How does our Mission Statement relate to Service-Learning?

UDM Alumni/ae Honored for Service in Community 2008 John P. Tierney( C&F ’55) Janet Stevens, (MSON 79) 2010 Robert B. Rosowski, (C&F ’62) Harry Cendrowski (C&F 77) Eugene LoVasco (Law ’85) Michael C. Porter, (C&F ’82) William C. Young (E&S ’64) 2012 Catherine D. Schmitt (C&F ’71) Norman Schmitt (C&F ’70) Matthew P. Cullen (MBA ’93) Eugene A. Gargaro, Jr. (Law, ’67) 2009 Phyllis Peters Look (C&F ’51) Jane Nugent (C&F ’48) James Vella (CLAE ’89) Andrew G. Acho. (E&S ’63) Thomas Russell, (C&F, ’48) 2011 Dr. William Persiani, DDS, (Dentistry, ’73) Awards presented at National Philanthropy Night by AFP

Catherine McAuley Noticing Women with No Means of Support Children with No Hope of Education Response Attentive to Human Dignity Equality of Persons Provide Basics Education Health

The University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to provide excellent student-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context. A UDM education seeks to integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and social development of students. How does our Mission Statement relate to Service-Learning? Mission – Urban Context

Engaging our Community

Detr Wks Long Term

Emerging Leaders Program You’re already in it!

YOU are an Emerging Leader EVERYONE can be a leader! This is your chance to develop your skills Get involved SOON!!! Go to: udmercy.edu/institute

Earn your medallion! 250 hours of community service Participation in UDM organizations Participation in Spirituality Programs Leadership Training Workshops Leadership Courses

You CAN earn your medallion! Over four years, with just over 30 hours of community service per semester, or just over 2 hours per week during each15-week semester and you will earn a medallion. 2.1 hours per week x 30 weeks = 63 hours/yr. x 4 years 252 hours Alternative Spring (or Winter) Break counts for 50 hours Summer service hours and unpaid internships related to service can also be counted toward your service requirement.

ELP Programs

Introductory Course: LEAD 2000 Capstone Course: LEAD 4000 Earn an ELP Pin 125 hours No Course requirement

The Campus Kitchen at UDM

God’s Old School Ministry Contact: LaViettriea Terrell (248) ,

Charles Wright Museum of African American History Children’s Discovery Room Facilitate Learning Activities

Tutoring Young Life Detroit 3800 Puritan Avenue Tutoring - plus Gesu School Across McNichols MLK Commemoration Friday Jan 18 Call Anita:

Lakeridge Village Fairfield Subject: UDM Student

Find “Service-Learning” on your Knowledge/BlackBoard

Service-Learning resources are available under “Content”

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