Location
Benson Center, Parlor B
Start Date
11-8-2014 1:50 PM
End Date
11-8-2014 2:30 PM
Description
Poster:
This poster will highlight how a small, private university, located in the urban core of a major metropolitan area, is moving through the stages of developing formal and information service learning collaborations across campus and in the local community with organizations who have limited resources. These partnerships involve faculty, librarians, service learning, community outreach, student life staff across campus and non profit and educational institutions in the community.
Short bio of the presenter(s)
Laurie Hathman is the Library Director at Rockhurst University, one of the 28 Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the United States. In keeping with the university’s Jesuit core values and mission, she has developed cross campus and community outreach relationships to enhance the role of academic library in service opportunities.
Julia Vargas is the Director of the Center for Service Learning at Rockhurst University. In keeping with the university’s Jesuit mission, she has developed community partnerships to enhance university learning outcomes through service-learning, community service and engagement. She has also developed cross-campus collaborative efforts to increase community outreach efforts.
Mandi Sonnenberg, Ed.D., is an assistant professor. She teaches education technology courses to all students in the Department of Education and teaches a science methods course to undergraduate pre-service teachers. She is the Educational Technologist for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Her passion for service learning projects is a primary focus to provide opportunities for learners of all ages.
Commitment to Magis: Going Beyond our Walls
Benson Center, Parlor B
Poster:
This poster will highlight how a small, private university, located in the urban core of a major metropolitan area, is moving through the stages of developing formal and information service learning collaborations across campus and in the local community with organizations who have limited resources. These partnerships involve faculty, librarians, service learning, community outreach, student life staff across campus and non profit and educational institutions in the community.
