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Charting Your Course to Develop a Successful International Service Learning Program
University of Louisville
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Introductions & Overview Student Stories International Education Academic & Student Affairs Partnerships A Model of International Service Learning Developing Opportunities on Your Campus Developing a Course on Your Campus Lessons Learned
Session Highlights
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1. Who are you and where do you work?
2. What interested you about this topic (why did you attend this session)?
3. Why should students participate in international service opportunities?
4. Talk about your international interests and experiences.
Discuss these with your neighbor
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Importance of International Service Learning
Educated Citizenry Ultimate Student Affairs &
Academic Affairs Collaboration
Cultural Intelligence Life Changing Experience
Since 1997 Sites include:
◦ Barbados (1997-98)◦ Belmopan, Belize (1999-07)◦ Gales Point, Belize (1999-08)◦ Dangriga, Belize (1999-07) ◦ Punta Gorda, Belize (2002-05)◦ Red Bank, Belize (2000-present)◦ Cebu, Philippines (2009-present)◦ Gaborone, Botswana (2010-present) ◦ Barbados (2010)◦ Trinidad & Tobago (2011-present)◦ Croatia (May 2012)
International Service Learning
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International travel Service-oriented, academic experience. Opportunity to apply knowledge from the
classroom Academic credit University of Louisville Sponsored Program Learn about other academic disciplines
Opportunities ISLP Provides
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Cebu, Philippines
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“An interdisciplinary program that provides experiential education in which students engage in activities that address human and community needs together with structured opportunities intentionally designed to promote student learning and development.”
What is the International Service Learning Program (ILSP)?
http://louisville.edu/student/islp/
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Administrative Structure
Student Affairs Program◦ Faculty Coordinators (tenured faculty)◦ Administrative Oversight (VSPA & DOS)◦ Logistic Coordinators (VPSA Staff)◦ Program Advisory Group - PAG
Administrative Planning Process Program Advisory Group (PAG)
◦ Planning and Decision Making Group Program Administrators Program Coordinators (tenured faculty) Program Faculty Logistics Coordinator Director of Leadership, Community Engagement, and Service
Advance Travel Team ◦ Faculty, Administrators, Logistics Coordinator◦ Travel to host country at least 3 months prior to group
trip◦ Access community needs, make arrangements
Faculty
Program Faculty ◦ Directly involved. ◦ Teach academic course (3 hour). Responsible for
a team of students, team teaching curriculum, assisting with logistics.
Faculty Scholars ◦ Individuals who would like to develop skills in the
areas of international program management or wish to conduct research.
Academic Structure
3 credit hour academic course (faculty)◦ Discipline Specific Curriculum and Training
Orientation Seminars (PAG)◦ Interdisciplinary Service Training◦ Disciplinary Training ◦ Travel/Cultural Preparation
Program Fee ◦ added to student bill, making students eligible
for consideration for scholarships, student loans and extended payment options
◦ Student Fees cover the program costs
Get course credit!◦ Enroll in a 3 hour academic course
Attend weekly orientation meetings◦Six mandatory meetings◦Learn about other programs◦Students teach others about your program◦FREE DINNER!!!!
Be hands on in designing and planning your program!
What do you do?
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Interdisciplinary Service Learning Common Theme
◦ Health, Safety and Education Common Project
◦ Community Interviews◦ Family Photos
Academic and Interdisciplinary Service Projects◦ Dental Clinic◦ Classroom Teaching◦ Art Therapy (Dental Clinic & Schools)◦ Women’s Health Classes◦ Student Respect (Anti-bullying)
Workshops in the Schools
Interdisciplinary Service-Learning Wheel
Model for Service Projects
Each student will sign up for six ½ day sessions.
Everyone will sign up and conduct Community Interviews (Gen Ed)
Everyone will sign up for service within their academic course (Major)
Everyone will sign up for at least one other area (Elective)
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Where does ISLP go?
Philippines
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Belize Botswana Trinidad
Spring Break◦ March 11-18, 2011
Program Fee◦ $2,375
Red Bank Georgetown Independence
Belize
(Applications open fall semester
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End of Spring Semester◦ May 4-13, 2011
Program Fee◦ $3,495
Botswana(Applications open fall semester)
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Winter Break◦ December 9-19, 2010
Program fee◦ $3,500
Cebu City◦ Main area of
commerce, trade and education in the Philippines
Cebu(Applications open spring and summer semesters)
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May Break 2011
Spring Break 2012◦ 25 students
Program Fee◦ $2,375
Tobago Tobago Hospitality &
Tourism Institute Univ. of T & T Univ. of West Indies
Trinidad & Tobago(Applications open fall semester)
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Any UofL Student is eligible to apply. Faculty (17) from:
◦ Communication (Cebu, Belize, Botswana, & Trinidad)
◦ Dentistry (Cebu, Belize, & Botswana)◦ Education (Cebu, Trinidad)◦ Justice Administration (Cebu, Belize, & Botswana)◦ Nursing (Belize, Cebu)◦ Psychology & Brain Sciences (Botswana)◦ Sport Administration (Botswana & Trinidad)◦ Civic Leadership (Trinidad)◦ Business (Cebu)◦ College Personnel/Higher Education (Trinidad)
Who Goes?
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Home visits to educated families on basic first aid and home care for minor ailments.
A group educational program regarding caring for family members at home ie: importance of nutrition, mobility, hydration for both young and elderly being cared for at home.
Inform others of healthy lifestyle choices Learn more about cultural differences regarding
health
Nursing Team
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Work in a dental clinic in the area◦ Restoration & Surgical procedures◦ Make partial dentures for patients (flippers)◦ Many of the patients have never seen a dentist
before Not in the clinic all the time Students also participate in other
concentrations projects! For example:
Dental Team
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Number of patients seen Three days 4 dental chairs
◦ 147 patients in 2009 164 Extractions 48 Restorations 8 Flippers
◦ 119 patients in 2010 126 Extractions 17 Restorations 12 Flippers
◦ 45% were pediatric patients
Dental Clinic Impact
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Your hard work leads to…
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This!
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WHY?
IT IS THE STUDENT’S BREAK! Belize
◦ Mayan Ruins◦ Jaguar Preserve◦ Beach◦ Zoo
Cebu◦ Taoist Temple◦ Beach◦ Museum◦ City Tour/Monuments
Cultural Excursions
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Botswana◦ Animal Reserve◦ City Tour◦ Three Chiefs◦ Cultural Dances
Trinidad & Tobago◦ Temple by the Sea◦ Beach◦ City Tour◦ Indian Caribbean
Museum
Belize
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Cebu
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Trinidad & Tobago
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Botswana
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It’s a Life Changing Experience!◦ See things you’ve never seen◦ Interact with people from other cultures◦ Reveals the importance of service to communities
New Friends◦ Make connections with people you’d probably never
meet Great Networking
◦ Get to know administrators and professors HELPING OTHERS!
◦ Impact the lives of others around the globe, giving them the information to live healthier lives.
Why Students Should Sign Up?
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Curriculum Recruitment Efforts Costs Opportunities for
Students and to be a Catalyst for Change in the World
Revisiting Concepts of the ISLP Model
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Why would you do this on your campus? Who needs to be involved? How can you link it to faculty? Which faculty (that you know) might be most
receptive? Do courses exist now where credit could be
offered, and if not, how can you link to a course for credit?
What drawbacks or pitfalls exist in your current campus environment that must be overcome? How do you intend to overcome these drawbacks or pitfalls?
Developing Opportunities on Your Campus
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What existing course (or desired course) do you have in mind?
How might it be structured in your current campus environment?
How could you recruit students?
Developing a Course
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What We’ve Learned… Advance Travel is essential
◦ Determine community needs
◦ Build and Maintain Relationships
◦ Initiate/finalize logistics Hotel Meals Transportation Excursions/Tours
On-site liaisons should be through schools/universities—not government
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What We’ve Learned… Program should be small with sufficient staff to
provide support. Reflection is of Primary Importance Not all students can afford to participate Keep the group together. Limit or exclude external partners. Student Affairs – Academic relationships are built
and strengthened through ISLP collaboration Programming and relationship building are
strength for Student Affairs professionals.
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http://louisville.edu/student/islp [email protected]
Dr. Michael Mardis◦ Dean of Students & Associate VP for Student
Affairs◦ 502-852-5787◦ [email protected]
Questions
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Talk about the dynamics on your campus relating to
International Education
Group Discussion
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Volunteerism – The giving of one’s time without financial or material compensation. In a college setting this term is often displayed with weekend projects to clean up a community, to assist at local non-profit agencies, to donate clothing or collect food, or to donate time in a booth soliciting or sharing information for a group or agency.
Community Service – The act of volunteering one’s time in a community or institution. In a college setting this term is often used interchangeably with volunteerism and displayed with projects to clean up a community, to regularly donate time over a long period, and to assist local agencies on a regular schedule.
Alternative Break – These are activities offered to college students that incorporate volunteerism in a community. This may include a beach clean-up or Habitat for Humanity activity, which allows students time to contribute time to a tangible project while also enjoying the break period.
Common Terms and Definitions (1)
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Study Abroad – These are courses offered by faculty in collaboration with another university in another country. Students enroll in a course through their local campus and then complete the course abroad. The faculty teaches the course abroad.
Service-Learning – A combination of teaching, student learning, reflection, and volunteerism where students engage in a service project in collaboration with another country/community for academic credit. Students enroll in a course at their home campus and complete the service/volunteerism requirements of the course out-of-country with their faculty.
Common Terms and Definitions (2)
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