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?
Catherine McAuley was a youth in Dublin 150 years ago during the Potato Famine and Plague. Her own family became poor after her father died, and she moved from house to house.Eventually she went to live with and care for a family who bequeathed her $1 million.She used it to open “The House of Mercy.”
The women who helped her became the Sisters of Mercy, now serving in hundreds of
hospitals and schools worldwide, especially with
women and children.
Ignatius, as a wealthy young man in Loyola, Spain 500 years ago, lived a life of conquest and pleasure. . . Until he was injured in battle.With time to reflect, he noticed his inner desire to offer his life to God in service.Determined to preach the Gospel and serve those in need, he was required to pursue a degree.
The men who followed him in his zeal for education, service,
and preaching became the Jesuits, who teach and serve
around the world.
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
Student Comment
“When you see an issue in someone’s life, you want to learn more.”
Eyler and Giles
“The learning we saw in our service-learning students was deeper than merely
acquiring and spitting back a series of facts about a
subject; it provided opportunities to … think
critically about assumptions they had never questioned
before.”It also engaged our students hearts as well as their heads and helped them understand the complexity of what they
were learning.
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?
Mission – Urban Context
Focus:HOPEAn agency in our community
UDM Student Testimonials:
“I was able to bond with some of the kids (at my placement).”
“I learned that I still have it in me to be
compassionate to those in need.”
“Most encouraging was seeing the positive impact the center has on families.”
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 and serve in their communities
How does our Mission Statement relate to Service-Learning?
Active Experimentation As you are go back and serve repeatedly while in
the course, you return having reflected and analyzed, to apply what you have learned. How can you, now or later in your life, make a lasting
change?
Abstract ConceptualizationBringing back to this class your own experience in service: who is
the person; what is their situation; what are the social justice issues involved; how does it relate to this course, and how does this course
shed light on your humanization through education?
Concrete ExperienceDirect service to someone in need
right here in Detroit
Reflective ObservationAttentiveness – seeing, feeling, being aware of what is happening inside you
while you serve; reflecting on it afterward, (writing down reflections in a
journal) as well.
Kolb’s Learning Cycle & Service-Learning
Emerging Leaders Program
EVERYONE can be a leader!!!Chance to develop skillsApply SOON!!!udmercy.edu/institute
Introductory Course: PYC 2620
Capstone Course: PYC 4950
Medallion at Graduation
Social Change Model
1. What kind of Service would your professor like you to provide?
2. Are specific agencies or types of agencies required?
3. Are team projects allowed or encouraged?
4. How many hours of service?
Concrete Steps for Choosing the Service You
Will Perform
Concrete Steps for Choosing Your
Community Service5. Finding Agencies for Service:
http://www.udmercy.edu/institute
and click Service-Learning
Web page: select SL
Web site: select Guide
Web page: select svc oppy
Concrete Steps for Choosing Your
Community Service5. Finding Agencies for Service:
http://www.udmercy.edu/institute
and click Service-Learning6. Call your contact, compare their needs with
your teacher’s.
7. If it sounds good, agree on a starting date within a week or two.
8. Write down agency, Volunteer Coordinator name, number, and fill in your teacher’s SL2 Roster by the 5th week or _________?
Web page: select svc oppy
Campus Kitchens
St. Gregory Parish Festival
Mercy Education
Project
Volunteer Fair
Friday September 1710am – 4pm
Web site: select Guide
SL3 - Service Verification form
• Before Starting – Why? How will you relate it to this course?
• Tally hours• When you finish
your service, complete SL3 and review it with your contact, and obtain a their signature and verification of hours.
• Bring it TO YOUR TEACHER by the Week 12, or your teacher’s deadline:_____
The urban context of DETROIT
Some Tips for Finding Service:
Do something you CARE about!
Start early…TODAY!!!
Remember that you are calling a staff-stressed agency! Try different times and email to make
contact.
If needed, contact me at: [email protected] Bldg, room 232
993-2003
Service-Learning:Timeline for learning in this course Week 1-3: find your agency, get set; Sign up
on your teacher’s SL2 Service Roster.
Weeks 3-5: start doing your service, and bringing the experience to class
Weeks 6-12: complete your service, fill out your SL3 . . .
All forms, agency contacts, etc.
are on the webpage:
www.udmercy.edu/institute
You will LEARN more in this course because of the SERVICE you do
Why engage Service-Learning?
The GREENING of Detroit
Educating Detroit Youth
Why DETROIT?
Active Experimentation
Abstract Conceptualization
Concrete Experience
Reflective Observation
Kolb’s Learning Cycle & Service-Learning
Sensing, feeling
Stopping, Standing back,
Thinking about it
Taking in other information, looking for
patterns, meaning, implications
Trying something
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