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
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Who are you and where do you work?
What interested you about this topic
(why did you attend this session)?
Why should students participate in
international service opportunities?
Talk about your international
interests and experiences.
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Educated Citizenry
Ultimate Student Affairs &
Academic Affairs
Collaboration
Cultural Intelligence
Life Changing Experience
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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)
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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
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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.”
http://louisville.edu/student/islp/
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Student Affairs Program
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Faculty Coordinators (tenured faculty)
Administrative Oversight (VSPA & DOS)
Logistic Coordinators (VPSA Staff)
Program Advisory Group - PAG
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Program Advisory Group (PAG)
◦ Planning and Decision Making Group
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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
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Program Faculty
◦ Directly involved.
◦ Teach academic course (3 hour). Responsible for a
team of students, team teaching curriculum,
assisting with logistics.
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Faculty Scholars
◦ Individuals who would like to develop skills in the
areas of international program management or wish
to conduct research.
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3 credit hour academic course (faculty)
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Orientation Seminars (PAG)
◦ Discipline Specific Curriculum and Training
◦ Interdisciplinary Service Training
◦ Disciplinary Training
◦ Travel/Cultural Preparation
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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
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Get course credit!
◦ Enroll in a 3 hour academic course
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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!
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Common Theme
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Common Project
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◦ Health, Safety and Education
◦ Community Interviews
◦ Family Photos
Academic and Interdisciplinary
Service Projects
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Dental Clinic
Classroom Teaching
Art Therapy (Dental Clinic & Schools)
Women’s Health Classes
Student Respect (Anti-bullying)
Workshops in the Schools
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Model for Service Projects
Dentistry
Each student will sign up for
six ½ day sessions.
Justice
Administration
Communication
Community
Interviews
Everyone will sign up and
conduct Community
Interviews (Gen Ed)
Everyone will sign up for
service within their
academic course (Major)
Expressive
Therapy
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Education
Everyone will sign up for at
least one other area
(Elective)
Walker, K. and Hart, J. – Not for use or distribution without permission.
Philippines
Belize
Botswana
Trinidad
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Spring Break
◦ March 11-18, 2011
Program Fee
◦ $2,375
Red Bank
Georgetown
Independence
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End of Spring
Semester
◦ May 4-13, 2011
Program Fee
◦ $3,495
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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
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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
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Any UofL Student is eligible to apply.
Faculty (17) from:
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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)
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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
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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
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Not in the clinic all the time
Students also participate in other
concentrations projects! For example:
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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
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Belize
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Botswana
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Cebu
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Trinidad & Tobago
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Mayan Ruins
Jaguar Preserve
Beach
Zoo
Taoist Temple
Beach
Museum
City Tour/Monuments
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Animal Reserve
City Tour
Three Chiefs
Cultural Dances
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Temple by the Sea
Beach
City Tour
Indian Caribbean Museum
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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
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New Friends
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Great Networking
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HELPING OTHERS!
◦ Make connections with people you’d probably never
meet
◦ Get to know administrators and professors
◦ Impact the lives of others around the globe, giving
them the information to live healthier lives.
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Curriculum
Recruitment Efforts
Costs
Opportunities for
Students and to be
a Catalyst for
Change in the World
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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?
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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?
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Advance Travel is essential
◦ Determine community needs
◦ Build and Maintain
Relationships
◦ Initiate/finalize logistics
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Hotel
Meals
Transportation
Excursions/Tours
On-site liaisons should be
through
schools/universities—not
government
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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
islp@louisville.edu
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Dr. Michael Mardis
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◦ Dean of Students & Associate VP for Student Affairs
◦ 502-852-5787
◦ m.mardis@louisville.edu
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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 nonprofit 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.
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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.
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