Purpose
The office is the resource for service-learning on campus and can assist in course design, finding example syllabi, and matching students in service placements. We also offer faculty workshops on a department by department basis. Finally, the office has many resources including course design toolkits, the AAHE Series on Service-Learning in the Disciplines, many articles on service-learning, its impact on students and many other topics.
Staff Profiles
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Sudershan ("Sudi") Pasupuleti, Ph.D. Director of Service Learning Sudershan.Pasupuleti@UToledo.edu 419.530.5338/4039 [click for more information] |
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Fran Molnar Secretary Fran.Molnar@UToledo.edu 419.530.2213 |
The OSLCE is also staffed by a seretary who handles day to day business, phones and scheduling. This position is shared with Undergraduate Research.
AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer
The University of Toledo began hosting an AmeriCorps*VISTA on campus in 2001 through Ohio Campus Compact. The VISTA position is only a year-long commitment with the opportunity of a second year if desired by the VISTA. Therefore, the University usually hosts a new VISTA each year. More information on the Americorps*VISTA program is available here.
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Mollie Parsons Campus & Community Collaboration Leader 419.530.6159 mollie.parsons@utoledo.edu |
Mollie graduated in June of 2008 from Ohio University with a major of Family Studies. During her four years in Athens, she was active within the service-learning community, with both the on-campus Child Development Center and a nearby nursing home. She was also a member of Senior Class Council which helped prepare the soon-to-be graduates for the "real world." She is looking forward to her year with the University of Toledo, working with staff and faculty, students and community partners.
"Discipline yourself and others won’t have to. Respect every opportunity, but fear none. The best way to improve your team is to improve yourself. Do not mistake activity for achievement. It is amazing how much we can accomplish when no one care who gets the credit. Time spent getting even would be better spent getting ahead."
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Ashley Carr Office and Program Assistant 419.530.6043 ashley.carr@utoledo.edu |
Ashley graduated from Strongsville high school in 2005. She is currently attending the University of Toledo pursuing Accounting. She will be receiving her Bachelors Degree within the next year or so, and from there she will be going for her masters and passing the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Exam. She is the office assistant in the office and is also a guest services receptionist at another company. Her college experience has been a great one and it just keeps getting better. The Office of Service-Learning and Community Engagement has opened her eyes to great events and great community engagement, which helps students get involved and help with the community through the University of Toledo. There are great service opportunities involved and great experiences, she recommends more students get involve in these great efforts and give back to the community!
"COME DO YOUR SERVICE!"
Service Learning Committee
The university level Service Learning Committee provides oversite and guidance to the Office of Service Learning through its semester meetings and wide-based university membership. Click here for membership lists.