Mission

1. Mission 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. Vision 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

2. Service-Learning is A way of learning this course By increasing awareness through direct service and the relationships it provides That energizes you and animates your learning.

3. Helping us continue the work of Catherine McAuley and Ignatius Loyola in compassionate service to the poor and marginalized by seeing,feeling,helping,and fostering lasting change LeadershipDevelopmentInstitute

4. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete Experience Active Experimentation Reflective Observation Abstract Conceptualization

5. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete Experience

6. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete ExperienceDirect service to someone marginalized – left on the side of the road right here in Detroit What experience would your professor like Community Service to provide? How many hours of service does your professor require? Are team projects allowed or encouraged? Are there specific agencies or types of agencies required or preferred?

7. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete ExperienceDirect service to someone marginalized – left on the side of the road right here in Detroit Finding Agencies for Service http://www.udmercy.edu/ldi and click Service-Learning. Call your contact, learn their needs and discuss the possibility of a match. If it sounds good, arrange to serve there, and agree on a starting date within a week or two. Write down agency, Volunteer Coordinator name, number, and fill in your teacher’s SL2 Roster by _________?

8. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete Experience Direct service to someone marginalized – left on the side of the road right here in Detroit Reflective Observation

9. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete Experience Direct service to someone marginalized – left on the side of the road right here in Detroit Reflective ObservationAttentiveness – seeing, feeling, being aware of what is happening inside you while you serve; reflecting on it afterward, as well.

10. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete Experience Direct service to someone marginalized – left on the side of the road right here in Detroit “You are my beloved ……my favor rests on you.” Reflective ObservationAttentiveness – seeing, feeling, being aware of what is happening inside you while you serve; reflecting on it afterward, as well.

11. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete Experience Direct service to someone marginalized – left on the side of the road right here in Detroit Howard Gray S.J.’s reflection on the Good Samaritan Awareness begins with seeing Self-awareness while seeing -> feeling Self-awareness while feeling -> helping Self-awareness in the situation -> fostering change Reflective ObservationAttentiveness – seeing, feeling, being aware of what is happening inside you while you serve; reflecting on it afterward, as well.

12. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete Experience Direct service to someone marginalized – left on the side of the road right here in Detroit Reflective ObservationAttentiveness – seeing, feeling, being aware of what is happening inside you while you serve; reflecting on it afterward, as well. Tips on Reflecting: Before you serve – consider your attitude and preconceptions While you serve – check your awareness; are you present? After you serve – consider journaling.

13. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete Experience Direct service to someone marginalized – left on the side of the road right here in Detroit Reflective ObservationAttentiveness – seeing, feeling, being aware of what is happening inside you while you serve; reflecting on it afterward, as well. Abstract Conceptualization

14. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete Experience Direct service to someone marginalized – left on the side of the road right here in Detroit Look in your syllabus for the teacher’s engagement of experience & reflection Initiate this yourself! Your teacher has chosen to use Service-Learning. Be watchful for opportunities to compare or contrast theory and experience in papers and discussion Reflective ObservationAttentiveness – seeing, feeling, being aware of what is happening inside you while you serve; reflecting on it afterward, as well. 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?

15. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete Experience Direct service to someone marginalized – left on the side of the road right here in Detroit Active Experimentation Reflective ObservationAttentiveness – seeing, feeling, being aware of what is happening inside you while you serve; reflecting on it afterward, as well. 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?

16. Kolb’s Learning Cycle& Service-Learning Concrete Experience Direct service to someone marginalized – left on the side of the road right here in Detroit Active ExperimentationAs you are go back and serve repeatedly while in the course, you return having reflected and analysed, to apply what you have learned.How can you, now or later in your life, make a lasting change? Reflective ObservationAttentiveness – seeing, feeling, being aware of what is happening inside you while you serve; reflecting on it afterward, as well. 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?

17. Finishing your Service: SL3 • SL3 - Service Verification form • When you plan with your contact for your service, fill out the SL3 “hopes” part too. • When you finish your service, complete SL3 and review it with your contact, and obtain a their signature and verification of hours served • Have it signed by the Volunteer Coordinator upon your completion. • TIMING! Teacher’s deadline is:___

18. Special Service Project for Service-Learning Late in January 2007, the Homeless Action Network of Detroit will be charged by H.U.D. to perform a count of all homeless living OUTside shelters. A campaign of wearing buttons and distributing cards will let the homeless know that the count is FOR them. The theme of the campaign is thatWe want to count every person, because Every Person Counts

19. Special Service Project for Service-Learning Button/Card Field Distribution: Work with LDI to distribute campaign buttons to Service Providers in Detroit at Agency Partner locations. Field Observation Reporters: Work as a group to record field observations of homeless persons’ out-of-shelter habitats HOW: E-mail shelter@udmercy.edu or call LDI at (313) 993-1776 weekdays 1:30 – 4:30