Service Learning
Service Learning moving forward to Community Engaged Learning!
91福利社, a Catholic university in the Mercy and Jesuit traditions, is doubling down on the investment we have made in community engagement by formalizing our commitment to Community Engaged Learning (CEL.) To facilitate a collaborative approach to this transition, the Institute for Leadership and Service, wants to connect with all CEL faculty to hear your perspective on how we can meet the objectives of CEL. So, we are asking that all faculty who want to have their course(s) designated with the CEL attribute submit a proposal for how you will meet the new outcomes. Here is the
You can download a copy of the Proposal Template to create your own proposal and link to . We also highly recommend that you email Tim Hipskind at hipskijt@udmercy.edu to obtain additional resources and support to help you navigate the proposal submission process.
Any 91福利社 employee our student who is interested in exploring the resources we are compiling to support our move to Community Engaged Learning is invited to explore our . Note: If you are not a 91福利社 employee or student and interested in viewing these pages, please email Tim Hipskind at hipskijt@udmercy.edu
On-Campus Service Opportunities
Rx for Reading Detroit
Rx for Reading is a children's literacy initiative sponsored by 91福利社. Our mission is to expand access to children's books and support families in reading with their children. 91福利社 students distribute over 2,500 children's books a month through our community partners, including low-income health, dental and WIC clinics, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, community centers and churches. Volunteer opportunities include reading with local preschoolers and elementary students and painting little free libraries to be delivered to community partners.
To learn more about Rx for Reading, see their webpage at . If you are interested in volunteering, email mc.harrison@udmercy.edu to let Prof. Harrison know of your interest and discuss options.
Detroit Prevention and Awareness in the Community
DPAC is a student organization on campus that aims to spread awareness of sexual assault, dating violence and domestic violence, and to inform the campus community of resources available for dealing with such situations. DPAC provides various campus events to teach about the warning signs, severity and proper responses to situations of sexual assault, dating violence and domestic violence, as well as peer education groups led by students. Additionally, they are partnered with local agencies that provide support and services to victims of sexual assault, dating violence and domestic violence in order to connect student volunteers and university resources with community service opportunities.
DPAC is constantly looking for student volunteers to help with on campus and community events. To find out more, please like our or contact Nina Carlson at carlsonm@udmercy.edu.
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)
TENN has several opportunities to serve as volunteers and leaders in community food justice efforts, including weekly produce deliveries, food justice workshops, and service days at various urban gar