Service Learning

"Service learning is a structured learning experience that combines community service with explicit learning objectives, preparation, and reflection. Students involved in service learning are expected not only to provide direct community service but also to learn about the context in which the service is provided, the connection between the service and their academic coursework, and their roles as citizens." (Seifer, S: Jacoby, B.)

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the service learning activity, students will be able to accomplish these objectives:

  • Apply discipline-specific and/or interdisciplinary knowledge and critical thinking skills to community issues.
  • Demonstrate critical self-reflection of one's own assumption and value as applied to community issues.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and sensitivity to issues of culture, diversity, and social justice as applied to community engagement.

Reflective Writing Template and Feedback as used in E*value E-Folio

Contact: Susan Zelewski, M.D., Assistant Dean, NE Campus

  • Alerus Health Fair Health Screenings
  • Camp Good Mourning Volunteer
  • Health presentations at elementary schools with DOC (Doctors Ought to Care)
  • Heart Walk at Choice Fitness Health Screenings
  • FMED 9006 International/Developing Nation Medicine Elective, Chimbote, Peru
  • MediFun Day with Grand Forks Girl Scouts
  • Northlands Rescue Mission, health screening and health education
  • Science Day with AMSA (American Medical Student Association)
  • Scrubs Academy
  • Special Olympics Volunteer
  • Tedy Bear Clinic
  • Wal-Mart Health Screening

Contact: Scott Knutson, M.D., Assistant Dean, NW Campus

  • Career fair at Minot High School
  • Counsel Fort Berthold reservation students regarding smoking
  • FMED 9006 International/Developing Nation Medicine Elective, Chimbote, Peru
  • Hostfest in October; perform screening for vital sign exams and triage emergencies that arise at the event.
  • Sports physicals for the Williston schools
  • Stroke support group
  • Trinity booth at the state fair: perform screening exams
  • Volunteer at the free clinic in Minot

Contact: Cornelius "Mac" Dyke, M.D., Associate Dean, SE Campus

  • FMED 9006 International/Developing Nation Medicine Elective, Chimbote, Peru
  • High school health careers class run at our Sanford location
  • Homeless Housing Initiative Lunch and Learn
  • Other organizations that interest the student such as United Churches homeless site, YWCA, Boys Club, etc.
  • Special Olympics: coaching, assisting with games, etc.
  • Young Adults Club (YAK) for young adults with developmental delay

Contact: A. Michael Booth, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S., FACC, Associate Dean, SW Campus

  • FMED 9006 International/Developing Nation Medicine Elective, Chimbote, Peru
  • Mentoring students at the University of Mary Harold Schafer Emerging Leaders Academy
  • Mentoring for Youth Program (on hold)
  • Meet with freshman and sophomore students at the University of Mary Harold Schafer Emerging Leaders Academy to discuss medicine as a career.
  • Meet with high school students at the local high schools in medical career classes to talk about medicine and allied health as a career.
  • Participate in a "Meet the Professionals Evening" with the University of Mary students who are interested in pre-med careers.
  • Participate in an "on hands day" for Missouri River Area Career and Technical Consortium in western North Dakota high school medical careers class held at the Career Academy on the Bismarck State College campus.
  • Participating in the University Showcase during the legislative session.