Co-Curricular Workshop Series
As the Assistant Director of Academic Service Learning at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine, I’m particularly interested in participating in this course development program because it offers a unique opportunity to enhance the service learning experiences we provide to our professional students. The focus on social action campaigns is compelling, as it allows students to apply their learning to real-world challenges and drive positive change in the community. This approach aligns with my role in supporting faculty and community partners to design impactful projects that foster leadership, advocacy, and problem-solving skills. I’m excited to bring these insights back to our programs, further empowering students to make a difference.
Yes, I have integrated social action into my work. I incorporated it into both my English 101 and Freshman Orientation courses, where students engaged in projects aimed at addressing local community issues. These projects allowed students to connect their academic learning with real-world social issues, developing critical thinking, advocacy, and collaboration skills. Additionally, as part of my PhD in Higher Education program, I have taken courses focused on social justice in education, which have deepened my understanding of how to create inclusive, action-oriented learning environments
Based on the focus of the service-learning courses I’ll be advising; students may choose to address a range of critical issues affecting the Baltimore community. Given the diverse topics covered in these courses, students might focus on public health disparities, access to healthcare, food insecurity, environmental justice, racial equity, and educational access. For example, students in public health courses might develop campaigns related to mental health awareness or healthcare access for underserved populations. Nursing students could focus on promoting health equity or addressing maternal health disparities, while those in public health might tackle issues like affordable housing or community violence prevention. The flexibility of service learning allows students to engage with a variety of pressing local issues, empowering them to apply their knowledge to make tangible, positive changes in the community.
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Assistant Director-Academic Service -Learning
