milo bail student center a report from service learning academy may 10, 2004 uno strategic planning
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Presented by:
•Marilyn Leach, Director, Center for Faculty Development and Service-Learning Academy, University of Nebraska at Omaha
•David Corbin, Professor of Health Education/Public Health School of HPER; Courtesy Professor, Gerontology, University of Nebraska at Omaha and University of Nebraska Medical Center
•Celeste Mitchell, Gerontology Graduate Student, University of Nebraska at Omaha
•Teresa Hunter, Executive Director, Family Housing Advisory Services
History of Service-Learning Academy
(SLA)
Funding was established in March of 1999 with a $27,000 grant from Nebraska Consortium for Service-Learning.
SLA Objectives
Encourage and assist faculty members interested in developing service-learning classes;Provide a central point of contact between the campus and community-based organizations;Cultivate continuing working relationships among: faculty, students, and community organizations.
Critical Components of Service-Learning
Service relating to the course curriculum
Needs of the
community agency
Students reflect on service as it
relates to curriculum and his
or her experiences.
Transition from Phase I to…Service-Learning Interdisciplinary
Project
Site visit to Portland State.
Secured funding from private donor.
Joined with Family Housing Advisory Services.
Phase II Collaborative Design Team
Gerontology
Political Science
Safe Affordable Housing
Over 1400 Omahans
are homeless
every night
Communication
Health Education
Social Work
Teacher EducationCounseling
Sociology
English
Scholarship of Engagement
Submitted 6 proposals to national conferences.6 proposals accepted.
Submitted 1 proposal to international conference.1 proposal accepted.
# of Service-Learning Classes Taught – Student
Participation1998-2003
Academic Year
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
Classes 7 15 29 27 69
Students
133 234 502 698 1209
Latino PoliticsService-Learning Class – Spring
2004
Coordinated a bilingual community forum on immigration in South Omaha.
Conducted a comprehensive survey and needs assessment of Latino community financial services.
Alternative Spring Break Provided:
24 weeks of labor to Community over period of one week.
Equivalent to one .50 FTE over a year.
Value Added to Omaha Community
Fall 1998-Spring 2003
Students $936,000
Service-Learning Staff $135,142
Total contributions students and SLA staff
$1,071,142
The Service-Learning Academy has assisted the institution to meet its three strategic goals:
1. UNO places students at the center of the educational enterprise.
2. UNO strives to achieve academic excellence consistent with its vision.
3. UNO will actively engage with the community.
Health Aspects of AgingStudent Contributions:
42 hours in exercise classes
40 reports on visits to sites/facilities that serve older adults
46 regular interviews
35 service-learning interviews
30 extended service learning interviews
279 personal items donated to Open Door Mission
906 cans of food donated to Omaha Food Bank
Service-Learning Benefits to Students
Community Agency AwarenessCivic-MindednessTeamworkProblem Solving Skills
A Service Learning A Service Learning PartnershipPartnership
Between
Since 1968
Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc.
and
University of Nebraska at Omaha
F.H.A.S. Mission:
Helping people secure and maintain decent, safe and affordable housing.
Strengthening our community through education, counseling, dispute resolution and advocacy.
Why Focus on Housing
Because housing is basic to survival,
Has many social implications and ..
Because so many issues lead to homelessness
Service Learning Benefits
UNO is:
Gaining respect among community groups
Being recognized as a resource for research
A potential pool of future employees
Being publicized in agency newsletters, forums
and neighborhood meetings
Service Learning Benefits
Community Agencies are:
Improving services offered to their clients due to feedback and results of Service-Learning Academy student work
Increasing their ability to look at systemic issues rather than just work the ‘front-lines’