Leading Societal Change Through Online Service Learning a PPT Presentation for SLOAN C 15th International Conference October, 2009.

1. Leading Societal Change Through Online Service Learning… Thomas P. Mackey, Ph.D. Associate Dean Center for Distance Learning Mara M. Kaufmann, N.D., APRN Associate Professor and Mentor Center for Distance Learning SLOAN-C 15th Int. Conf. Friday, October 30, 2009 Session 4, Room: Bonaire 7 8:45a.m. - 9:20a.m. 1

2. Our Experiences Service Learning and Service eLearning Mara: University of Colorado, Nursing multiple SL projects(1998 – 2002) Local and state wide communities SUNY Plattsburgh, courses Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Clinical Practicum for RN to BS students Local agencies and schools SUNY Empire State College, Nursing courses Educational Planning, Professional Issues and Leadership, and Community Health Across the state of New York Tom: University at AlbanyProject Renaissance first year experience program “living and learning” (1996-2000) Pen Pal exchange with Troy School District University at Albany Honors College course Social and Community Informatics (2007) Ronald McDonald House, Peace Action, Capital City Rescue Mission, and Food Pantries for the Capital District

3. “Today's students are the first globally connected citizens, able to use their computers and cell phones to connect to all regions of the Earth and contribute to a global discussion through Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and unlimited web sites. Instead of ignoring this fact, we should welcome the opportunity to promote a deeper kind of global awareness using the dynamic ways that new technologies allow.” http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=61349

4. http://www.serve.gov/

5. Our Mission Empire State College enables motivated adults, regardless of geography or life circumstance, to design a rigorous, individualized academic program and earn a college degree.

6. Vision 2015 The college, as the premier institution for adult learning within SUNY and across the nation: • supports learners as active partners in their education; • transcends the boundaries of time, place and ways of learning; • integrates and engages learners with their past, present and future creative and intellectual lives; • creates and supports cooperative initiatives among all segments of the population to foster respect, civility and a welcoming environment; and • supports the social, cultural and economic development and sustainability of both its learners and their communities. http://www.esc.edu/presidentsoffice

7. CDL Facebook fan page created on March 12, 2009. 542 fans as of October 7, 2009 Most fans from the US, and 19 other countries CDL students, employees and graduates

9. News items, event notification, student questions Faculty profiles, and student discussions Sharing information among students Sharing more about ourselves with students

10. Our Question? How do we as educators prepare our students in gaining the knowledge and experience required to lead in facilitating societal change in their immediate and global communities?

11. Societal Change and Our Online Students... History Historical Preservation Elizabeth Cady Stanton student in Johnstown NY Community Human Service Community Organizing Altes Award winner Dr. Joyce McKnight

12. Societal Change and Our Online Students… Nursing Courses Service Learning Project/Clinical Community Health Nursing Professional Issues and Leadership Leadership Development Portfolio Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. Anais Nin http://www.esc.edu

13. Questions: Ours and Yours What has been your experience with service learning? What ideas do you have for developing service learning or service e-learning at your institution?

14. Leading Societal Change Through Online Service Learning… See Our Handout for our References and Notes! Mara M. Kaufmann, N.D. APRN Associate Professor and Mentor Center for Distance Learning Mara.Kaufmann@esc.edu Thomas P. Mackey, Ph.D. Associate Dean Center for Distance Learning Tom.Mackey@esc.edu 14