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Contact Us: Student Union 1.610 Phone: 972-883-6393 FAX: 972-883-6561 servicelearning@utdallas.edu Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-5:30pm Friday: 8:30am - 5pm Mailing Address: The University of Texas at Dallas 800 West Campbell Rd., SU22 Richardson, TX 75080-3021 Staff: Terry Hockenbrough Service Learning Coordinator Ben Linke Alternative Spring Break Leader
"We must be the change we wish to see
in the world."
Mahatma Gandhi |
UT Dallas
Service Learning
...builds
leaders through integrity,
compassion, and service. In a combination of volunteer outreach
and experiential learning, students develop the heart, soul, mind,
and spirit of a leader!
...utilizes cognitive abilities and emotional intelligence in a winning combination of service outreach that helps solve the problems of community needs. ...partners with
student organizations,
special interest groups,
and community organizations to bring about positive change through
active
participation.
What is Service Learning? “Service-learning
is
education in action.” - Sen. John Glenn
Service Learning combines
experiential learning and community service opportunities.
Service Learning is a method of teaching, learning, and reflecting that combines personal and educational interests, academic classroom curriculum, and learning objectives with meaningful service. Students partner with other students, teachers, and community service opportunities to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to specific areas of need. Service Learning is a bridge from the classroom to the real world. Service Learning has been shown to increase a student’s grades, test scores, attendance and self confidence. Components of Service Learning Leadership
Development
Building responsible and contributing leaders through integrity, compassion, and service is the core of service learning and community involvement. Community Volunteer Service Students contribute to the community in a volunteer capacity through hands-on service in many areas of need. Academic Connections Service Learning collaborates with academic programs to bring academic objectives alive through hands-on experiential learning. Student Voice Students have the opportunity to select, design, implement, and evaluate their service activity. This encourages relevancy and keeps interest high. Reflection Activities create
opportunities to think, talk, and write
about service experiences.
Service Learning Activities
Service Learning in the News
UT Volunteer Corp UT
System Employee Volunteer Opportunity to help increase College
Participation
The UT System’s Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI) was recently awarded a grant to fund forums for high school students and parents in low-income communities to increase knowledge about college opportunities. The grant also provides $166,000 in scholarships for students who attend these events and attend a college of their choice. The UT System IPSI is extending an opportunity to all employees of the nine academic campuses to volunteer and help families with little history or experience with college. By joining the UT Volunteer Corps for College, faculty and staff will receive training to assist students and parents in areas of low-income or low-college going Texas high schools and communities. The hours you volunteer can be recorded with UT Service & Civic Participation Program on the UT System employee homepage: http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/s/ut/ Some examples of events and activities with parents and students include Financial Aid Nights, school presentations, and college fairs. There will also be opportunities to work one-on-one families to assist in researching college options and applying for financial aid. Most outreach events will take place at night and on weekends in districts around the nine UT campuses. If you are interested in becoming part of the UT Volunteer Corps for College or if you would like more information, complete a short survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=553O8S9k3GSFGbctMLQSqQ_3d_3d For information, contact Ruby Rivera, UT System, Statewide Outreach Coordinator, rrivera@utsystem.edu, 512-499-4364. Join us and make a
difference!
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