Healthy Communities through Service-Learning: Micro and Macro Strategies for Promoting Citizenship and Social Change

Session Submission Type: Panel Discussion

Abstract

The panel will offer strategies designed to improve the health of our communities through service-learning. Panelists will share strategies from their experiences that range from in-class activities to sustaining multi-disciplinary service-learning partnerships. Through an interactive dialogue, participants will give and receive specific suggestions for promoting sustainable community change.

Sub Unit

• Experiential Learning in Communication Division

Participant

• Karyl Daughters, St. Johns University/College of St. Benedict

• Russell D. Lowery-Hart, West Texas A&M Univ

• Angela L. Nissen, Bethany Lutheran College

• Cindy Pederson, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University

• Carol J. Bruess, University of St. Thomas