The University of Toledo
First Year Experience (FYE)
Service Learning Fellowship Program
Application & Information
Office of Service Learning and
Community Engagement
Student Union 3020 (Mail Stop #950)
2801 W. Bancroft St.
Toledo, OH 43606
419.530.2213 (phone)
419.530.2689(fax)
servicelearning@utoledo.edu
http://www.utoledo.edu/offices/servicelearning/index.html
Sudershan Pasupuleti, Ph.D., Director
Sudershan.Pasupuleti@utoledo.edu
&
Office of Dean of Students
Student Union 2509 (Mail Stop #105)
2801 W. Bancroft St.
Toledo, OH 43606
419.530.2256 (phone)
419.530.2509 (fax)
utoledo.edu/studentaffairs/dos
deanofstudents@utoledo.edu
http://www.utoledo.edu/studentaffairs
Zauyah Waite, Ph.D., Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
Zauyah.Waite@utoledo.edu
FYE Service Learning Fellowship Program
1) Program Overview & Background
The Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement (OSLCE) and the Office of Dean of
Students is providing a pilot program with the goal of increasing student success of first year students.
Thirty (30) students having a 2.5 GPA (with some exceptions) and a commitment to completing 35
service learning hours a semester will be recruited into the fellowship program. The service-learning
activities will improve students’ connection to the campus and community, providing peer network and
support, and connecting them with academic and other resources for adjustment and success. A financial
incentive of a $250 school book voucher per semester will be awarded to the students who complete the
requirements each semester. Students will participate in a service learning project to be implemented by
the OSLCE in collaboration with Woodward High School Students and the United North Community.
Students should expect a commitment of approximately 3 hours each week to be spent in program
activities.
2) Description of Project Activities
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Connecting Students with existing campus academic, social, and professional support resources.
 Meet individually, once a semester with Dean of Students
 Develop opportunities for mentoring by retired faculty
 When needed, students will be referred to campus services/resources as needed
 Reflection topics will be Integrated into writing assignments
 Attend presentations by various college faculty and support staff
Peer Support
 Built through group service & reflection activities
 Two service learning ambassadors (peer-mentoring) will be available to offer guidance
 Social mixers at each semester
Service-Learning experiences
 35 service hours (including reflections hours) per semester group service (twice a month)
 Group reflection sessions in each semester
 Semester-end individual reflection papers (3-5 pages) – each semester
 Other opportunities for personal development
First Year Experience (FYE) Service Learning Fellowship Program
2008-2009 Application
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE.
Name: _________________________________________ Student ID # / SSN: _________________________
Current Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Current Phone #: ____________________ Cell Phone #:________________ Email:____________________
Next Year's Address (If known):________________________________________________________
Next Year's Phone # (If known): ________________________________________________________
High School:
High School GPA: ________
Year of Graduation:
High School Address:
Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet.
1. Do you have any community service experience? Yes/No
2. If yes, provide brief description of your experience:_____________________________________
3. Explain why you are interested in being a member of the FYE Service Learning Fellowship Program.
Please read and sign:
I understand that attendance is a requirement for participation in this program. Therefore, I agree to attend and
actively participate in all meetings and activities sponsored by the FYE Service Learning Fellowship Program. I
will comply with all rules and regulations of the FYE Service Learning Fellowship Program, and I am aware that
failure to comply could result in dismissal from the program and forfeiture of financial award. I hereby certify
that all parts of this application are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. By signing below, I am
permitting The University of Toledo to verify the information I provided in this application.
Signature
Date
Questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Service Learning or the Office of Dean of Students at the
contact information listed on the first page.
Return this application to the Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement
Student Union 3020 (Mail Stop #950)
2801 W. Bancroft St.
Toledo, OH 43606
Thank you!